SocietyPolitics
Belgium Strike: 7 in 10 Trains to Run as Riots Rock Brussels
Belgium braces for Monday's public services strike as SNCB confirms seven in ten trains will run, after riots in Brussels and Liege left 21 in custody.
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Politics
Bpost Closures: Minister Pushes for Proximity-First Approach
Belgium's Minister Vanessa Matz revises bpost closure plans, prioritizing proximity and access for vulnerable citizens after initial plan was rejected.
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Culture
China Makes Casual Museum Visits the New Norm
China is eliminating museum reservation requirements nationwide, making cultural visits a seamless part of everyday life.
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Public ServicesLabor
Brussels Firefighters Strike on National Day Over Staffing
Brussels firefighters struck on Belgium's National Day over staffing shortages and working conditions. Emergency services were maintained at 70% capacity.
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PoliticsEconomy
Walloon Cities Sound Alarm Over Financial Crisis
Wallonia's major cities warn of a deepening financial crisis as rising costs and insufficient funding threaten essential public services.
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HealthPolitics
Belgium Faces Healthcare Desert by 2035, Warns Top Official
Dr. Philippe Devos warns Belgium's healthcare faces a 'desert of difficulties' between 2030-2035 as creches close early and hospitals buckle.
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SocietyPolicy
Beijing Opens Social Security Windows for Foreign Nationals
Beijing opens three international social security windows in Dongcheng, Xicheng, and Chaoyang, slashing processing times for foreign nationals.
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PolicySocial Welfare
China Ends Hukou Link to Public Services in Landmark Reform
China's State Council mandates housing, healthcare, and education follow the people, ending hukou-based restrictions for 250 million urban migrants.
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PoliticsSociety
China Ends Hukou Link to Public Services in Landmark Reform
China's State Council severs the decades-old link between hukou and access to education, healthcare, and social security in a landmark reform.
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Infrastructure & Public ServicesPolitics
Brussels Waste Service Nears Breaking Point Amid Freeze
Brussels' waste collection service is near saturation due to a hiring moratorium, with uncollected waste piling up and 250+ vacancies looming.
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