AGP Executive Report
Last update: 37 minutes agoConstruction & Real Estate: Belgian builders in Dendermonde (East Flanders) uncovered a hoard of gold bars and coins worth about €9m (reported $10m+) while laying sewer pipes during a renovation for charity CAW Oost-Vlaanderen. Police moved the cache to a high-security federal vault and warned treasure hunters off the site, noting the building is being demolished and that the rightful owner may have a claim under Belgian law. Energy & Safety: Brussels Central Station area hit by two gas explosions after a gas pipe was damaged during construction; one firefighter died and three others were seriously injured, with Sibelga and civil protection teams checking for leaks and structural stability. Aviation & Tourism: TUI is weighing fewer aircraft based in Belgium, citing the planned rise in the passenger departure tax from €5 to €7 in 2027, while arguing Belgium remains less costly than some neighbours. Industry & Logistics: DHL Express expands Shenzhen air cargo capacity by tripling terminal throughput, signalling continued growth in cross-border logistics. Food & Consumer Goods: Lotus Bakeries’ Biscoff boom keeps lifting the Belgian company’s stock, as the caramel cookie spreads into more global formats and channels.
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