Public Safety & Housing: Belgium’s national drug commissioner warns that gangs are abusing Airbnb-style short-term rentals as stash houses for drugs, cash, weapons and people, citing recent Belgian cases including a Brussels apartment seizure. Travel Rules: The UK Foreign Office updates guidance for EU trips, flagging the Schengen Entry/Exit System (EES) for British travellers—biometric registration (fingerprints and a photo) on first entry, with children rules included. Culture & Tech in Live Shows: Belgian studio Drop the Spoon teams up with VYV to bring Bruno Mars’ Romantic Tour to life with fast, console-triggered visual effects and stage-ready workflows. Education & Integrity: Canadian University Dubai becomes the first university in the Arab world to receive the Ethos Universitas Certificate, awarded in Antwerp under Panathlon International. Health & Consumer Safety: Belgium investigates possible carcinogens in a popular “squishy” toy still sold in the Netherlands after a French child suffered burns when one burst. Lifestyle & Food: Prosecco Day on August 13 spotlights the sparkling wine’s global boom, with Belgium listed among top export destinations. Sports: Amy Hunt wins European 100m gold in Birmingham; Belgium’s Delphine Nkansa takes bronze. Tobacco Use (EU data): Eurostat reports daily tobacco use is lowest in the Netherlands and Ireland, while Belgium sits at 13.6% daily users.