AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoBrussels Security: The region has banned e-scooters at 19 drug hotspots after scooters were used in more than a quarter of drug-related shootings. Air Travel: Ryanair is cutting 20 Belgian routes and 1.1 million seats, blaming higher aviation taxes; its CEO also warns fares across Europe could rise by up to 20% next year. Cybersecurity: Critical PHP flaws prompted Belgian and other governments to take websites offline; fixes are now available, but operators must install them. EU Probe: Investigators searched European Parliament offices in Brussels and Strasbourg in a probe into the alleged misuse of EU funds by a former political group. Protest Fallout: Belgium’s police watchdog has received 26 complaints after more than 250 arrests during youth protests, while demonstrations over education cuts have turned violent. Ukraine Support: Belgium plans to deliver 10 F-16s to Ukraine by year-end. Belgium-DRC Tensions: Belgian police searched properties linked to DR Congo President Félix Tshisekedi’s family in a mining money-laundering inquiry; Congo’s presidency then ordered officials to avoid contact with Belgium’s embassy.
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