Heat and safety: the main news in Belgium
This Saturday, Belgian news is marked by the consequences of the intense heat on safety and household budgets. While the government attempts to make progress on sensitive political issues, vigilance is required in swimming areas following several recent tragedies.
With temperatures exceeding 30 degrees, authorities are calling for caution: two people, including a 16-year-old teenager, recently drowned in Wallonia. Swimming remains prohibited at many tourist sites, and surveillance operations are being carried out to prevent further accidents. Furthermore, the intensive use of fans or air conditioners is not expected to significantly increase your electricity bill, despite the rise in household consumption.
On the political front, the "kern" — the inner cabinet bringing together the Prime Minister and Deputy Prime Ministers — met for a long time this Saturday. Discussions focused on "ethical" issues, meaning sensitive societal topics. The government majority hopes to reach a global agreement on these matters before December 1st.
In more practical news, the return of humidity and mild temperatures is encouraging an invasion of snails in mailboxes, which can damage mail. On the employment front, the Tupperware brand is continuing its operations a year after nearly going bankrupt, allowing some local dealers, such as in Péruwelz, to restart their professional activities.
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