More than 300 people across Belgium have fallen ill due to a salmonella outbreak traced back to a chicken farm in the Kempen region. Authorities are investigating the source and have initiated egg recalls in several countries.

HLN: Over 300 Belgians sick after salmonella outbreak at Kempish chicken farm

At least 300 Belgians have fallen ill due to a salmonella outbreak at a chicken farm in the Kempen region, with authorities investigating the egg codes associated with the affected products.

De Standaard: Flemish Chicken Farm at Center of Large Salmonella Outbreak

A salmonella outbreak originating from a Belgian poultry farm has sickened at least 300 people in recent months, leading to egg recalls in several countries.

The body of a child found in Onhaye is strongly believed to be that of 5-year-old Tyméo, who had been missing for two months after disappearing with his father. The discovery was made near the location where his father's car was found.

De Standaard: Child's Body Found in Onhaye Potentially Identified as Missing Tyméo, 5

The body of a child discovered in Onhaye, Belgium, is strongly suspected to be that of 5-year-old Tyméo, who disappeared with his father on June 27.

RTBF: Body Found in Onhaye May Be Missing 5-Year-Old

A deceased body discovered in Onhaye could be that of Tyméo, a 5-year-old boy who disappeared with his father two months ago.

HLN: Body of missing 5-year-old Tyméo found near father's car location

After nearly two months of searching for his father and the blonde boy Tyméo, aged 5, a child's body has been found close to where the father's car was parked, following a tragic case.

Brussels continues to experience a surge in drug-related violence, with new shootings reported in Sint-Gillis. Public safety concerns are high, and politicians, including Saint-Gilles Mayor Jean Spinette, are openly blaming each other over the ongoing security issues, despite the presence of military personnel.

La Libre: Today, in Brussels, we are not safe from being shot

A report from Brussels highlights concerns about public safety and shootings in the city, following recent incidents.

De Morgen: Even with the army on the streets, Brussels' drug criminals are shooting…

This analysis addresses the ongoing drug-related violence in Brussels, noting the presence of the army and the expectation that the situation will persist.

De Standaard: Shots Fired Again in Sint-Gillis; Brussels and Federal Politicians Blame Each…

Following a series of shootings in Brussels, including incidents on Monday night, politicians from both the city and federal levels are engaging in mutual blame over the ongoing security issues.

HLN: "Territorial dispute between drug lords": Police chief reacts to third…

The police chief describes the situation in Sint-Gillis as a 'territorial dispute between drug lords' in response to the third shooting incident to occur in a short period.

The Vooruit party is advocating for mandatory municipal mergers to reduce Flanders to approximately 100 municipalities, criticizing Flemish Minister Hilde Crevits (CD&V) for her 'marginal' approach to voluntary mergers. Separately, Jean Spinette, Mayor of Saint-Gilles, has criticized the N-VA party for closing migrant reception places.

De Standaard: Vooruit Calls Crevits' Actions 'Marginal' and Proposes 100 Municipalities

The political party Vooruit criticizes Flemish Minister Hilde Crevits' approach to voluntary municipal mergers as insignificant and advocates for mandatory mergers to reduce Flanders to around 100 municipalities within a decade.

La Libre: Jean Spinette: 'Some call mayors 'klettes', but it was the N-VA that closed…

Jean Spinette criticizes the N-VA party for closing migrant reception places, refuting accusations against mayors.

Belgian schools are unilaterally implementing stricter rules for tenured teachers, making it more challenging for them to take on other employment or teach elsewhere temporarily without jeopardizing their tenure, as the education sector awaits a new pact.

De Standaard: Schools Limit Benefits for Tenured Teachers

Belgian schools are independently tightening rules for tenured teachers, making it harder for them to take other jobs or teach elsewhere temporarily without losing their tenure, as they await a new education pact.

A political background story suggests that the controversy surrounding the payment of Mechelen Mayor Bart Somers' secretary's salary could have been avoided if the city had managed the payments directly.

De Morgen: If the city had fully taken over the payment of Bart Somers' secretary's…

This political background story suggests that issues with the payment of Bart Somers' secretary's salary could have been avoided if the city had managed the payments directly.

Following the recent wildfire in the Fagnes region, roads have now been reopened. However, access to the Fagnes forest itself continues to be prohibited.

RTBF: Fagnes Fire: Roads Reopen, Forest Access Remains Restricted

Roads around the Fagnes region have reopened following a fire, but access to the Fagnes forest itself is still prohibited.