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In Belgium, Romelu Lukaku scored a second-half equalizer to secure a 1-1 draw for the national team against Egypt. Separately, a wildfire in the De Teut nature reserve has been controlled, and police in Genk seized vehicles after street racing incidents. A GRU operative was sentenced to prison in Brussels, while FCSB sold midfielder Darius Olaru to a Belgian club.
Forest fires: After Spain and France, is Belgium next? 'We regularly have fires affecting several hectares'
- Belgium is increasing its number of forest fires, though not to the scale seen in southern Europe. - Belgian firefighters are adopting French training and adapting equipment to combat more frequent, smaller fires. - The country is investing in technology and inter-federal coordination to better anticipate and manage fire risks.
Belgium fills medical, dental, and veterinary study quotas after successful entrance exams
- Belgium has filled all starting quotas for medical, dental, and veterinary studies for the upcoming academic year. - A total of 1,881 students can begin their medical training, 280 will study dentis…
Grote Herk River Reclaims Space in Belgium's Alken Valley Project
- The Grote Herk river in Alken, Belgium, now flows through the Alken Valley area following the completion of a meander and winterbed. - These ecological and climate-resilient improvements aim to redu…
Belgium eyes partial fee indexation for healthcare providers
- The Belgian government is considering partially indexing healthcare providers' fees, mirroring measures for employees and pensioners. - This potential budget measure aims to contribute to a 10 billi…
