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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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07 August 2025
Choosing the right torch: this is our selection
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Major wildfire strikes South of France: 1 dead and 9 injured
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Flanders wants volunteer corps in every municipality
The Flemish government is going to provide 1 million euros
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Mixed enthusiasm over defence spending
Public support for defence remains limited Only 23 per cent
25 July 2025
Buying gold? Without these papers you’re paying for nothing
You finally have that shiny bar or coin in your
24 July 2025
Recognising gold: how to unmask fakes and fraud
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23 July 2025
Gold as a means of payment in crisis situations: the practical obstacles
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