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Christmas markets across Belgium will carry out extra police checks to prevent alcohol abuse among people under the age of 16, said Paul Van den Meerssche of the FPS Public Health.
The manufacture of spirits in Belgium is not exactly widespread enough to be called an industry.
Employees who show up to work under the influence of alcohol should be fired after three times, says Karel Van Eetvelt, CEO of the Belgian employers' organisation Unizo.
As far as Belgian products go, everyone knows the chocolate, the beer, the mussels, and the waffles of all sizes, packages and consistencies.
During the World Cup, which kicks off on June 12, the night shops in the centre of Brussels will not be allowed to sell alcohol between 22.00 and 7.00, according to a decision made by the Brussels
Belgium has approved the use of nalmefene (trade name Selincro), a drug to reduce alcohol dependence, report Le Soir and Sudpresse. Selincro is only available by prescription.
In addition to initiatives like the BOB designated driver campaign, the Belgian Federal Police have decided to step up their fight against driving under the influence with increased night patrols.
For the first time ever, Belgian brewers have decided to launch an advertising campaign to promote all Belgian beers together.
Flanders’ mobility minister Hilde Crevits wants to begin talks on lowering the drink-driving limit in Belgium from 0.5 mg to 0.2mg alcohol per 1,000 millilitres.
