HealthPolitics
A Quarter of New Belgian Doctors Hold Foreign Diplomas
New figures show one in five new doctors and nearly half of new dentists in Belgium hold a foreign diploma, sparking debate on quotas and language rules.
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HealthChina
China Sets 2030 Target for Rehabilitation Therapists
China aims for 1.6 rehabilitation therapists per 10,000 people by 2030 under a new plan to expand care capacity for its aging population.
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PoliticsLaw
Belgium's New Penal Code Takes Effect September 1st
Belgium's new Penal Code, speech therapy video consultations, dormant account rules, scooter helmet law and more take effect September 1st.
—5 min read
HealthcarePolitics
China Passes Landmark Medical Security Law
China's first dedicated Medical Security Law establishes a legal framework for universal healthcare, covering insurance and anti-fraud measures.
—5 min read
PoliticsSociety
Four Major New Rules Take Effect in Belgium on August 1
New employment rules, video consultations for speech therapists, energy tax changes, and higher Brussels fines take effect in Belgium on August 1, 2026.
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PoliticsEconomy
Belgium's July 1 Overhaul: Job Seeker Cuts and Higher Fines
From July 1, Belgium tightens unemployment rules for 43,000 job seekers, raises traffic fines 10%, and introduces a mandatory 12-hour alcohol ban.
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Politics
Flemish Minister Probes Mandatory Free Wedding Ceremonies
Flemish Minister Hilde Crevits investigates requiring municipalities to offer free weddings after a probe reveals costs ranging from €0 to €350.
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Society & CulturePolitics
China's June Rules: Kindergarten Food Safety, Train Fares
China enacts new June regulations: Kindergartens banned from external food sourcing, train fare evaders face ticket restrictions.
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