Brussels

Brussels' surprising parakeet population: Colourful and controversial

Brussels is home to between 8,000-10,000 parakeets. These colourful birds are certainly not native to our region. Or continent.

Monday, 20 March 2023

American rapper Chris Brown risks fine after smoking in Brussels nightclub

The founder of the Bloody Louis nightclub regrets the incident but clarified that Brown was not smoking a joint.

Saturday, 18 March 2023

'We see you': New Flemish campaign targets sexual misconduct among young people

"Sexual misconduct is everyone's problem. The figures speak for themselves and it can happen to your child too, but your child can also be guilty."

Friday, 17 March 2023

Brussels promises to collect piled-up waste by tomorrow

The delayed collection rounds and the subsequent mountain of waste along the street(s) are the result of a recent strike by the city's waste collection agency.

Thursday, 16 March 2023

Pedestrian tunnel between Schaerbeek station and Docks to open before summer

A pedestrian tunnel linking Brussels' Schaerbeek train station to the Docks shopping centre will "definitely open."

Thursday, 16 March 2023

Asylum seekers occupying Crisis Centre demand national crisis plan

The 70 occupying the building have called for the national crisis plan to be activated so that all asylum seekers can receive legal protection.

Thursday, 16 March 2023

'Protect my face': Facial recognition petition demands ban in Brussels public spaces

The organisations fear that the legalisation and use of this facial recognition technology will hinder fundamental rights and freedoms, especially those of minorities.

Wednesday, 15 March 2023

Woman arrested for suspected suicide vest released

It would appear that the woman had not been wearing an explosive device, contrary to initial reports in the media. The woman will not be prosecuted.

Tuesday, 14 March 2023

Brussels attacks trial: Lawyer's computer and access badge stolen from the car

The computer reportedly contains the complete file of the terrorism trial as well as a lot of other sensitive information.

Tuesday, 14 March 2023

Man intervenes to break up fake fight on set of student film

A good Samaritan sprinted to the aid of a man who appeared to be under attack at Brussels' Dansaert tram stop. Little did he know it was for a film.

Tuesday, 14 March 2023

Women suspected of wearing explosive vest in Brussels arrested

According to initial reports, the woman “does not seem very coherent in her speech”, but has yet to be interviewed.

Tuesday, 14 March 2023

Brussels Metro lines 2 and 6 equipped with new modern carriages

From today, STIB is rolling out "boa" metros on lines 2 and 6 – more modern carriages that travellers usually see on the busier 1 and 5 metro lines.

Monday, 13 March 2023

Woman suspected of wearing explosive vest on the run from Brussels police

The woman entered a Brussels police station and acted suspiciously. Police say she was wearing a device which resembled an explosive vest.

Monday, 13 March 2023

Official residence of Flemish Minister-President Jambon smeared with human excrement

The Errera House was smeared with human excrement on several spots on the façade; a bag with more excrement was found nearby.

Friday, 10 March 2023

Brussels hospital uses AI to detect acute conditions more quickly

"Sometimes there are 20,000 to 30,000 images per patient; they all have to be viewed by a radiologist. This AI technology highlights abnormalities."

Friday, 10 March 2023

Firefighter strike continues until Saturday, Brussels most affected

Actions may extend beyond this week of union protest after meetings between firefighters and unions.

Thursday, 9 March 2023

Made in Asia brings 70,000 guests to Brussels Expo

Lovers of anime, manga, and pop-culture flocked in their droves to the Brussels Expo last weekend for the Spring edition of Made in Asia.

Thursday, 9 March 2023

Crane operator helps fight fire in Brussels

To the surprise of emergency crews, the fire was put out with the help of a civilian who lent his services to the fire brigade.

Thursday, 9 March 2023

Brussels real estate market stabilised

In Brussels, flats with a terrace or a balcony have been an added value since the COVID-induced lockdowns.

Thursday, 9 March 2023

International Women's Day: What's on in Brussels

In addition to the annual women's march, events are taking place in Brussels and the rest of Belgium.

Wednesday, 8 March 2023