Belgium is evaluating its readiness for natural fires, with estimates suggesting 60 to 70 percent of the country is considered a critical area. This comes as the nation has experienced Europe's highest excess mortality due to recent heatwaves, prompting questions about its ability to handle future extreme heat events and the potential health risks posed by wildfire smoke traveling long distances.

RTBF: Heatwave in Belgium: Europe's highest excess mortality, but are we better…

Belgium has experienced the highest excess mortality in Europe due to heatwaves, raising questions about the country's preparedness for future extreme heat events.

La Libre: Wildfire Smoke Travel and Risks for Belgium

An article examines the significant distances wildfire smoke can travel and the potential health risks it poses, specifically considering the implications for Belgium.

De Standaard: How well is Belgium prepared for wildfires? '60 to 70 percent of our country…

An assessment of Belgium's preparedness for natural fires indicates that a significant portion of the country, estimated at 60 to 70 percent, is considered a critical area.

Public safety is a prominent concern after a young man was apprehended in Louvain for allegedly planning an attack during the city's 2024 Pride event. Separately, police in Antwerp are actively searching for a perpetrator after a 50-year-old woman was stabbed in the Schipperskwartier. These incidents highlight ongoing vigilance needed for security.

HLN: Woman (50) stabbed in Schipperskwartier in Antwerp: police still searching for…

A 50-year-old woman was stabbed in the Schipperskwartier in Antwerp. Police are currently searching for the perpetrator. The incident has generated 3 comments.

RTBF: Louvain: Young man planned to carry out an attack during the city's 2024 Pride

A young individual was apprehended in Louvain for allegedly planning an attack during the city's 2024 Pride event.

Belgium's economic landscape sees a significant move with Argenx, a leading biotech company focused on autoimmune diseases, completing its first major acquisition by purchasing US-listed Forte Biosciences for $2.2 billion. Meanwhile, Walloon IT firm Keyes is facing challenges as it operates in the shadow of political disputes surrounding Ethias, a major Belgian insurer.

La Libre: Walloon IT Firm Keyes Navigates Political Battles Over Ethias

Keyes, a promising Walloon IT company, finds itself in the shadow of political disputes surrounding Ethias, a major Belgian insurer.

De Standaard: Argenx, the flagship of Belgian biotech, makes its first major acquisition.

Belgian biotech company Argenx, focused on autoimmune diseases, is making its first significant acquisition by purchasing American-listed peer Forte Biosciences for $2.2 billion.

A new report delves into how many Flemish people perceive Wallonia primarily as a region characterized by scout camps, rivers, and forests. This study offers insights into regional societal views within Belgium.

La Libre: Wallonia Perceived as a Land of Scouts and Forests by Many Flemish

A report explores the perception among many Flemish people that Wallonia is primarily a region of scout camps, rivers, and forests, touching on societal views within Belgium.