Monday, 30 January 2023
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Brussels unveils new Holocaust memorial plaques and paving stones

The plaques honour three young Belgian resistance fighters who stopped a train transporting 1,631 Jews to Auschwitz.

Friday, 27 January 2023
MR propose late-night metros and buses until 03:00 in Brussels

MR also proposes extending the operation of Noctis bus services on Thursday until 03:00.

Friday, 27 January 2023
E-scooters increasingly used as alternative to private cars in Brussels

"We see that policymakers are implementing changes in the field of regulation. Something that we strongly encourage so that there is clarity for providers and users."

Friday, 27 January 2023
'Visible and constant' decrease of average speed in Brussels

After two years of the generalised Brussels 30 km/h speed limit, the initial sharp drop in the average speed in the city continued for the second year in a row.

Friday, 27 January 2023
Brussels famous nightclub Fuse allowed to reopen

The agreement obliges Fuse to move within no more than two years unless the acoustic problems are completely resolved within that time.

Wednesday, 25 January 2023
One person dies, ten injured in apartment fire in Saint-Gilles

A huge plume of smoke could be seen far above Brussels Midi/South station.

Wednesday, 25 January 2023
Brussels has seen only 28 hours of sunshine in January

While it might be more appealing to remain in bed late when there is no sunlight, moving and getting up in good time is essential.

Wednesday, 25 January 2023
STIB to hire 600 additional employees this year

STIB is looking for more than 200 bus drivers, 130 tram drivers, and around 50 metro drivers, as well as security personnel.

Wednesday, 25 January 2023
Brussels resident wins €1.5 million Lotto Jackpot

The man, who wishes to stay anonymous, bought the winning Lotto ticket on his own but said that he played with his whole family.

Tuesday, 24 January 2023
Brussels goes one step further in becoming pesticide-free

"Reducing the use of pesticides in favour of more environmentally friendly methods is essential to improve the health of Brussels residents."

Tuesday, 24 January 2023
Demonstration against police brutality: Belgium sued over severe use of force against protestors

In 2021, several people including minors testified to arbitrary arrests, sexist and racist insults and brutality committed by the police during the protest.

Tuesday, 24 January 2023
New stamps honour Brussels unique 'Art Nouveau' movement

The background depicts the impressive central hall of Hôtel Solvay, a showpiece of the Art Nouveau buildings in Brussels.

Tuesday, 24 January 2023
Rising tap water prices in Brussels are 'symptom of water sector crisis'

"I don't think the government is aware of the scale of the problem in the water sector in Brussels. Vivaqua poses a systemic risk for the Region."

Tuesday, 24 January 2023
Over 1,000 activists gather in Brussels to demand release of Olivier Vandecasteele

Vandecasteele turned 42 years this week, an opportunity that his family and human rights organisation Amnesty International seized to demonstrate in Brussels.

Sunday, 22 January 2023
Man climbs on roof squatted building in Brussels Rue de Palais
Sunday, 22 January 2023
Ex-Red Devil Fellaini involved in brawl during night out in Brussels

Four people, including Marouane Fellaini and one of his brothers, were involved and all four stated that they had been hit.

Sunday, 22 January 2023
18-year-old girl dies after CO poisoning in Brussels

She had to be resuscitated and was transferred to hospital in critical condition, where she died a few hours later.

Sunday, 22 January 2023
Brussels tap water price could soon be raised by 14.5%

As water prices are not automatically indexed, Vivaqua's revenues no longer cover costs.

Saturday, 21 January 2023
Brussels Night Council calls to recognise Fuse nightclub as intangible heritage

Following the closure of Brussels' famous Fuse nightclub, the Brussels Night Council is asking the authorities to recognise the club as Intangible Cultural Heritage.

Saturday, 21 January 2023
What to do in Brussels this weekend: 20 – 22 January

From theatre to contemporary dance to interactive light shows, here's what's on this weekend in Brussels.

Saturday, 21 January 2023

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