After a spike in drug crime sweeping over Brussels two weeks ago, this past week has been calmer: the shootings stopped and attention was turned to Belgium's military, with plans announced to fill the ranks with young (paid) volunteers. And of course the entire week was marked by rail strikes.
The headlines kept coming and keeping up with every development was a full time job (trust us). ICYMI, here are six stories that defined the week, as told by The Brussels Times.
Belgian city ranked among best places to visit in Europe in 2025
The cable car at the Namur Citadel in Namur. Credit: Belga / Bruno Fahy
One Belgian city has appeared in the top 20 of the prestigious 'European Best Destinations' list, which ranks the trendiest places to visit on the continent this year.
What a load of rubbish: How Brussels deals with white waste bags
The Brussels incinerator may not rival its yacht club neighbour in charm, but it plays a regal role in powering the city — and the King’s palace. From managing multilingual trash sorting to handling rogue laughing gas explosions, this waste-to-energy powerhouse processes mountains of white garbage bags, generating electricity and endless surprises.
Naked Night at the Museum: Visit Belgium's best nudes, nude
A night-time naked visit to a Paul Delvaux exhibition in Liège aims to break down the barriers between the beholder and some of Belgium's most celebrated nudes.
Salary increases and lower savings rates: What changes in Belgium on 1 March?
Saturday marked the start of a new month, which in Belgium brings new rules and the implementation of business decisions. Find the most important changes and how they will impact people living in the country below.
Belgian rents rise much more sharply than in neighbouring countries
The cost of renting in Belgium is going up far more than in neighbouring countries, an analysis by the IESEG School of Management has shown.
