32%

of young people goes into marriage not expecting it to last forever, according to a survey by the Flemish government and the Catholic University of Leuven. Three in four think living together before marriage is a good idea

18,382

sites in Belgium equipped with security cameras, mainly on private properties like shops and banks, according to the Privacy Commission

3,333,333rd

visitor to the Atomium since its re-opening was Georgy Samoylof from Russia, whose visit was marked by flowers, free tickets and champagne

€901

average cost of giving birth in Flanders, according to figures from the Christian Mutuality, an increase of 25% since 2005. The biggest increase came in the cost of a single room; despite the cost, most women choose this option