Accidents & Disasters
Large Fire in Suspected Squat in Ghent Forces Evacuation
A large fire destroyed a suspected squat in central Ghent, collapsing the second floor and forcing the evacuation of 200 hotel guests and residents.
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PoliticsHealth
Belgium's 1733 Emergency Number Sparks Cabinet Clash
Belgian Health Minister Vandenbroucke seeks to transfer emergency number 1733 from Interior to Health after heatwave failures.
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Social AffairsPolitics
Heatwave Fury: Belgian Advocate Warns 'We Will Count Dead'
Belgian anti-poverty advocate Christine Mahy blasts political 'carelessness' as a 12-day heatwave overwhelms emergency services.
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Accidents and Disasters
Brussels Firefighters Handle Nearly 200 Storm Emergencies
Brussels firefighters handled 191 storm-related interventions after severe thunderstorms swept Belgium, killing one person and causing widespread damage.
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PoliticsEmergency Services
Belgian Firefighters Slam F-35 Purchase Amid Storm Crisis
Belgian firefighters declare themselves 'completely powerless' after severe storms, as the union slams the government's multi-billion F-35 jet purchase.
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Healthcare
Belgium's 1733 Helpline Unknown, Driving ER Overload
Belgium's 1733 medical helpline remains underused as patients flood ERs for non-urgent care. Experts urge 24/7 integration with 112.
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