The first day of a new month always comes with a series of new rules and measures in Belgium. But this time, October also comes with some disrupted travel plans for many.
In addition to yesterday's announcement that no flights would be taking off from Brussels Airport on the day of Belgium's next general strike on 14 October, a bomb threat also caused a disruption at the airport on Wednesday.
You can read all about it, and more, below and on The Brussels Times website.
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1. No flights to depart from Brussels Airport on 14 October
No passenger flights will be taking off on 14 October, while some arriving flights could be impacted. Read more.
2. Nuclear reactors, cycling zones and cheaper energy: What changes in Belgium on 1 October?
As September turns into October and the sun is making way for cloudy skies, Belgium will again be implementing a series of new measures and decisions. Read more.
3. Nearly all drone flights in Belgium are unauthorised: What are the rules?
Approximately 31,000 drone flights were recorded in Belgium last year, of which 90% were unauthorised. Read more.
4. Find out the new Brussels housing prices
Statbel, published housing price data for the first half of 2025, based on sales deeds registered. Read more.
5. The Brussels Times Gig Guide: What are the best concerts in October?
Find out the best gigs in Brussels for you and your friends to not miss this month. Read more.
6. Citizens urged to measure levels of radioactive gas in their homes
The colourless and odourless gas can pose health risks when present in enclosed spaces. Read more.
7. Flemish socialists push for millionaire tax in federal budget talks
"Those who work pay half their wages in tax, while those who have more than a million in their account(s) pay virtually nothing." Read more.
