Brussels

Brussels artist Lous and the Yakuza on cover of French Vogue

Lous and the Yakuza has been grabbing the attention of the French press for some time now, after her previous album 'Gore' topped the charts in France.

Monday, October 3, 2022

Another 'March for Iran' taking place this Saturday in Brussels

Demonstrators will march from Trône to Schuman from 13:00 to 16:00 to show their support for Iran's anti-regime protests.

Saturday, October 1, 2022

EU ministers agree on 'skimming off' energy producers excess profits

The EU will be able to skim off the excess profits of electricity producers this winter, which Member States can then use to try to reduce citizens' energy bills.

Friday, September 30, 2022

'Act of war': Flanders and Brussels clash over Zaventem airport noise pollution

"The Flemish Government now clearly prefers the economic interests of Zaventem airport to the quality of life of its inhabitants.”

Thursday, September 29, 2022

Half of Brussels young people know how to buy cocaine within a day

"There are Whatsapp groups where dealers send how much coke you can buy and at what price... they can be at your front door with your order within the hour."

Wednesday, September 28, 2022

Anderlecht will completely redesign Brussels 'Good Move' traffic plan

"We have to take the time now to let peace return." The municipality has opted to restore calm in the discussions around mobility.

Wednesday, September 28, 2022

All Brussels adults can get autumn Covid-19 booster from Saturday

From Saturday 1 October, Brussels over-18s do not have to wait for an invitation to get vaccinated, as making an appointment will no longer be needed.

Wednesday, September 28, 2022

Car on fire in Brussels Belliard tunnel, traffic disrupted

The car caught fire in the Belliard tunnel in the direction of the E40 motorway, resulting in it being closed, along with the Cinquantenaire, Loi and Reyers-Centre tunnels all being closed to traffic.

Tuesday, September 27, 2022

Europe’s largest lantern and light festival comes to Brussels this winter

From November, people will be able to admire a 1.8 km-long light and lanterns trail, filled with thousands of installations using over 1,000,000 light bulbs.

Friday, September 23, 2022

'Start from scratch': Anderlecht mayor wants to completely redesign new traffic plan

The plan has been met with strong protest: concrete traffic blocks are dragged away at night, road signs are painted over and arrows mysteriously changed.

Friday, September 23, 2022

Brussels opens new economic representation in Rabat

Brussels and Rabat follow up an economic cooperation agreement signed on Wednesday with the opening of an economic representation on Thursday.

Thursday, September 22, 2022

'Cities must protect green space', says Brussels Environment Minister

"Places to breathe, nature and biodiversity are under pressure."

Thursday, September 22, 2022

Why Belgium's trade unions were striking again today

"We are holding on by the skin of our teeth. It is not that we do not want to pay, it is that we can't."

Wednesday, September 21, 2022

National strike: Only one metro running in Brussels, possible airport delays

The Brussels police are urging people not to come into the capital by car if they can avoid it, as traffic will likely be completely gridlocked.

Wednesday, September 21, 2022

Brussels municipalities call for animal shelter donations

Donations of food, unused toys, equipment for pets and blankets are welcome.

Wednesday, September 21, 2022

National strike in Brussels: Public transport disruptions

A demonstration is planned on the Place de la Monnaie and disruptions are expected throughout Brussels and other public transport networks across Belgium.

Tuesday, September 20, 2022

'Unlocked from congestion': What Brussels could look like without cars

"Supported by the right infrastructure, efficient, safe and affordable travel is possible without needing cars."

Tuesday, September 20, 2022

Tenants demand 2% limit on Brussels rent indexation

Tenants and associations in the Capital region have been asking for a 2% limit since June with some landlords currently indexing their rents by almost 10%.

Monday, September 19, 2022

First emergency reception village for refugees ready by December in Brussels

By the end of this year, the first Ukrainian refugees should find accommodation in five small emergency reception villages located in the Brussels Region.

Friday, September 16, 2022

'Do we really think we can solve this at a local level?': Federal crime summit meets today

Schaerbeek's mayor stressed that the proposal gives "disproportionate responsibility to the mayors, while these are the powers of the federal police and the judiciary."

Thursday, September 15, 2022