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Brussels wants to make Europe ‘smokefree’ – and the European Parliament already knows how
Brussels’ target to make Europe ‘smokefree’ by 2040 is faltering. High taxes, messy regulations, and a booming market for illegal cigarettes are undermining Europe’s anti-smoking efforts. Lately, though, the European…
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Thiam’s Health and Fitness Mastery Shines at Paris Olympics
Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper): Nafissatou Thiam dominated the Paris Olympics with a personal best in shot put of 15.54 meters…
Celebrating Belgium’s health and fitness achievements at Grand place
Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper): Belgian athletes will be celebrated at Brussels' Grand Place on August 12 following the Paris Olympics.…
Flanders flexes muscle in Belgium’s Olympic fitness challenge
Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper): Remco Evenepoel's historic Olympic gold and Wout van Aert's bronze in cycling highlighted Belgium's strength but…
Tiger mosquitoes found in new Belgian locations raise concerns
Brussels (Brussels Morning) - The tiger mosquito is spreading in Belgium, appearing earlier this year in new locations like Saint-Josse-ten-Noode…
Healthcare disputes threaten Belgium coalition talks
Brussels (Brussels Morning) - Flemish Christian Democrats (CD&V) reject harsh healthcare cuts proposed by leading Flemish nationalists N-VA, complicating coalition…
National MS Centre joins Emmaus Healthcare, plans new hospital
Brussels (Brussels Morning) - The National MS Centre, currently in Melsbroek, will relocate to Mechelen under Emmaus Healthcare. A new…
Philips faces European lawsuit over faulty sleep apnea devices
Brussels (Brussels Morning) - Philips faces a massive class action over faulty sleep apnea devices, affecting 1.2 million users globally,…
COVID-19 cases spike in Belgium: FLiRT variants and summer impacts
Brussels (Brussels Morning) - In Belgium, COVID-19 cases surge due to FLiRT variants, with 15.3% positivity rates. Virologist Van Gucht…