Cities

Brussels honours officer killed in Jette operation

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Brussels paid tribute to officer Nordine El Talbi on 16 October after his death during an operation in Jette. The separate investigations continue.

Brussels appoints ferret specialist for rat-control trial

Brussels has appointed a specialist for a ferret-based rat-control trial, starting in the canal area and complementing its existing smart traps.
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New European Bauhaus prizes reward water resilience and local renewal

The 2026 New European Bauhaus prizes recognise 13 winners, alongside support for 20 small municipalities, with water resilience among the priorities.
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Brussels’ Hotel Amigo ranks among Northern Europe’s top 15

Hotel Amigo placed 15th in Northern Europe in the American 2026 Readers' Choice Awards, earning a score of 94.7.
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Optical lenses and mirrors arranged along a blue light beam on a laboratory table.
Tech
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Quantum Technology: Explain the Use Case Before the Claim

Explore quantum technology through a short explanation of research, computing infrastructure and use cases, with clear distinctions between trials and deployment.
Water flows from a wall-mounted tap into a metal container.
World
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Water Access: Look Beyond the Presence of a Tap

A short global water access explainer distinguishing infrastructure from functioning services, with a practical example of why a new tap is only one milestone.
Crates of vegetables and open sacks of grain in a food store.
World
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Food Security: Supply Is Only Part of the Picture

Explore food security through a brief explanation of access, nutrition and continuity, with a hypothetical example showing why stocked shelves tell only part of...
An open notebook, a globe and a potted plant on a desk in an empty classroom.
World
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Sustainability Education: Turn Big Themes into Clear Questions

A short sustainability education explainer linking global issues with practical learning, while separating classroom participation from demonstrated understanding.