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16 July 2026
Self-sufficient in 52 weeks (32) – Learn to shut off the mains for water, gas and electricity
If a water pipe bursts, a gas leak occurs or a short
15 July 2026
Carrying a penknife: is that just allowed?
The short answer to the question in the title: no, not just
09 July 2026
Self-sufficient in 52 weeks (31) – Assemble a 72-hour bug-out bag
You don’t need a bunker to be prepared. Sometimes it’s just as
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18 October 2025
Food from nature – week 1: The autumn table of the forest
Nature is full of food at this time of year.
17 October 2025
Car parks as shelters: Belgium looks to Eastern Europe
New underground car parks in Belgium must also be able
16 October 2025
7 things that teach your child to engage with nature
A child who plays outside for hours? That sometimes seems
15 October 2025
Dos and don’ts of foraging: what you need to know
A growing trend Interest in foraging is increasing considerably. More
14 October 2025
F-35 fighter jets arrive in Belgium
On Monday 13 October 2025, the first three F-35A Lightning
13 October 2025
Think Ahead campaign must prepare the Dutch for crisis
Why the Netherlands is once again focusing on crisis preparation
12 October 2025
Self-sufficient in 52 weeks (2) – Purifying water without expensive equipment
You can survive three weeks without food, but barely three
11 October 2025
Attack on Bart De Wever thwarted
Belgian security services arrested three young adults on Thursday 9
