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The episode begins with statistics on alcohol controls by police in road traffic, citing over 23,000 controls in the past year from the Verkehrsinstitut des WIAS. It notes regional variations, with 9,052 controls in Eupen and only 336 in Büllingen, comparing these to higher numbers in Liège and Brussels. Next, it addresses a strike at Bepost that is delaying the delivery of the Border Echo newspaper, with subscribers advised to pick up copies in Eupen during limited hours. The episode then shifts to traffic and construction updates, mentioning work in St. Fitt that will block streets until autumn and a complete road closure in Umgesschen from April 13th to 17th. It also covers a road blockage between Stubach and Uhren, with detours set up for vehicles under 3.5 tons. The episode reports on security measures, stating that soldiers are now permanently guarding a synagogue in Liège's Rue Lyon-Frédéric following an explosion a month ago that caused serious damage. Interior Minister Bernard Quintin classified this as an anti-Semitic act, and the synagogue was destroyed on March 23rd. The episode notes that soldiers have also taken up patrols in Brussels and Antwerp. Defense Minister Theo Franken indicates the operation is limited to three months, aiming to increase public safety and relieve police. The episode maintains a neutral, factual tone throughout, presenting a series of local news items without commentary or analysis.
