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Staying safe

• •With the notable exceptions of certain major urban areas like Brussels (mostly the northern and western sections of the region), Antwerp (the southern neighbourhoods), and Walloon cities bor…
• •Pickpocketing and other crimes: Violent crimes are generally uncommon in Belgium, but as with much of Europe, petty crimes like pickpocketing do occur, mostly in Brussels and more touristy cities like Bruges and Antwerp.
• •Aggravated assaults have occurred sporadically throughout the years, but they rarely involve tourists. Brussels and other major cities have seen a surge of assaults against women
• •Racism: As a country marked by continued waves of immigration, Belgium is one of the world's most multicultural nations.
• •People of North African or Middle Eastern ancestry in particular may attract violent stares and resentment from older generations in rural areas and wealthier sections of Brussels and Antwerp.
• •People who are recognisably Jewish, such as men who wear kippot, have also experienced harassment and worse, and should check on current conditions for Jews before they go.

Staying healthy

• •In the winter, like most other European countries, only influenza will cause you a considerable inconvenience. No inoculations are needed to enter or leave Belgium.
• •Tap water is safe to drink throughout Belgium. As one of Europe's most densely populated countries, Belgium suffers from serious air pollution. This applies for both urban and rural areas.