Social AffairsPolitics
Brussels Reception Crisis: 700 More Places Cut Under Deal
Belgium's asylum minister cuts 700 more Brussels Deal reception places, halving capacity to 1,000 amid fierce criticism from regional officials.
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Housing & Social AffairsPolitics
Brussels Housing Network Protests Government Subsidy Cuts
Réseau Habitat protests Brussels government over delayed 2026 subsidies, warning of service suspensions and staff layoffs affecting thousands.
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Social AffairsPolitics
Ostend Unrest: Mayor Rejects Simplistic 'Brussels Label'
Ostend Mayor John Crombez challenges claims that youth disturbances are caused by outsiders from Brussels, citing complex socio-economic factors.
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Social & Legal AffairsPolitics
China: Xi Directives, Anti-Corruption, and Public Safety
Xi Jinping issues east-west cooperation directives, top court targets corruption, and authorities warn of cybersecurity and fraud risks in China.
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Social & LegalChina
China Social Roundup: Juvenile Crime, Food Safety, Privacy
China's top prosecutor releases juvenile crime cases, a Chongqing domestic violence case, campus privacy concerns, and a Shuanghui antibiotic scandal.
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BelgiumSocial Affairs
Record Disability Support, But 18,000 Still on Waiting List
Belgium's VAPH supported a record 107,439 people with disabilities in 2025, yet nearly 18,000 remain on waiting lists for personal budgets.
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