Politics
Belgium's 'Super Minister' Covers for 12 Colleagues
Rob Beenders, Belgium's consumer protection minister, handles portfolios of 12 federal colleagues during the summer break, ensuring government continuity.
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Society
Belgian Coast Breaks Records in July
The Belgian coast recorded its best July since the Covid-19 pandemic, with 5.6 million overnight stays and 2.9 million day visitors, Westtoer reports.
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TravelTourism
Walloon Tourism Off to a Strong Start This Summer Season
Wallonia reports a positive start to the summer tourism season, with strong visitor numbers driven by sunny weather and mixed impacts from the heatwave.
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Culture & Society
ofo Resurfaces After Five Years; Red Tourism Booms in China
ofo's dormant account posts after five years, sparking deposit refund calls. Meanwhile, China's red tourism study tours surge during summer holidays.
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Travel & LifestyleEconomy
Belgians to Spend €1,690 on Average for Summer Holidays
Belgians will spend an average of €1,690 on summer holidays in 2026, up 5%. Greece overtakes Turkey while US travel sees sharp decline.
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ConsumerTravel
Apply for Kids-ID Before Summer to Avoid Costly Fees
Belgian FPS Interior urges parents to apply for Kids-ID early for summer holidays to avoid costly urgent fees of up to €149.40.
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