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Bill Gates in Brussels, visits Atomium
15 hours ago
Home News
Hundreds attend funeral of police officer shot dead in Brussels on Tuesday
Thu 15 Oct
Culture
Cactus Club in Oudergem closes after 40 years: “Partying in nightclubs is out of fashion”
Thu 15 Oct
Crime & Justice
‘A true Brussels kid with over 15 years’ experience’: colleagues pay tribute to Officer Nordine (41) (VIDEO)
Wed 14 Oct
Crime & Justice
“Several suspects arrested over police slaying in Jette”
Tue 13 Oct
Crime & Justice
Police officer shot dead in Jette (Brussels)
Tue 13 Oct
Crime & Justice
Arrests as rioting youths clash with police at Brussels South (VIDEO)
Mon 12 Oct
Transport
Public sector strike hits buses and trams in Brussels
Mon 12 Oct
Climate & Environment
Brussels Climate March: Manneken Pis gets special T-shirt (VIDEO)
Mon 12 Oct
Society
Female genital mutilation (FGM) in Brussels: “a bigger problem than thought”
Thu 8 Oct
Society
French high-schooler protest reaches Brussels (VIDEO)
Wed 7 Oct
Home News
Brussels population no longer growing, nearly 37% are foreign nationals
Wed 7 Oct
Middle East
Another Palestinian hunger striker in Brussels taken to hospital
Mon 5 Oct
Politics
What does the Brussels 2027 budget mean for me?
Mon 5 Oct
Politics
Brussels government reaches agreement on 2027 budget
Mon 5 Oct
Culture
First artworks arrive at new Kanal Museum in Brussels
Thu 1 Oct
Climate & Environment
RMI records 27.6 degrees: “It’s never been this warm in Ukkel so late in the year”
Tue 29 Sep
Society
City of Brussels imposes restrictions on souvenir shops and hospitality around the Grote Markt
Tue 29 Sep
Region
Brussels
‘Brussels’ public space is not for sale’: Criticism of Hangar party collective increases
Tue 22 Sep
Region
Brussels
Two women die in knife incident in Anderlecht
Tue 15 Sep
Climate & Environment
Brussels sets up ‘task force’ to tackle the rat infestation in the downtown
Sun 13 Sep
Home News
Corinthia Grand Hotel Astoria in Brussels partially evacuated due to chlorine smell
Thu 10 Sep
Transport
New stretch of Brussels Cyclostrade opens
Thu 10 Sep
Crime & Justice
Suspect found with Kalashnikov at Brussels South says he stole the weapon ‘by chance’
Thu 10 Sep
Economy
Half of all Brussels workers work from home
Wed 9 Sep
Society
Rats plague pedestrian zone in the City of Brussels
Mon 7 Sep
Transport
New high-speed train service links Antwerp, Brussels Airport and Leuven with Cologne
Mon 7 Sep
Culture
Belgian Beer Weekend in Brussels a hit with visitors from abroad
Mon 7 Sep
Politics
City of Brussels eager to build a new Dutch-medium school at Thurn & Taxis
Sat 5 Sep
Crime & Justice
Man carrying loaded Kalashnikov in bag arrested at South Station
Fri 4 Sep
Economy
Heylen Group snaps up Audi site in Vorst: 3,000 new jobs on the way at new business park
Tue 1 Sep
Culture
Hunt for wild yeasts on fruit trees in Brussels: “Yeasts allow us to brew Brussels beer”
Mon 31 Aug
Crime & Justice
Brussels mayor fingers Port of Antwerp as the cause of drug-related violence in the capital
Mon 31 Aug
Crime & Justice
Brussels appoints ‘Gold Commander’ to coordinate fight against drug-related violence
Thu 27 Aug
Crime & Justice
Neighbourhood to take to the streets to protest against organised crime
Wed 26 Aug
Sport
Vital Borkelmans heads to India: former Red Devil is Forca Kochi FC's new manager
Wed 26 Aug
Crime & Justice
Two held in Brussels after spate of shootings
Tue 25 Aug
Crime & Justice
2 trans women attacked and robbed in downtown Brussels
Tue 25 Aug
Crime & Justice
Shootings in Brussels: interior minister Quintin says everybody needs to step up to the plate
Tue 25 Aug
Crime & Justice
Shots fired in Sint-Gillis for third day running
Tue 25 Aug
Crime & Justice
Brussels witnessed two more shootings last night
Mon 24 Aug
Home News
Three people injured as gas pipe accident leads to explosion in central Brussels
Fri 14 Aug
Transport
Brussels public transport company MIVB tests smart obstacle detection system on trams
Thu 30 Jul
Home News
Exodus from Brussels continues unabated
Thu 30 Jul
Society
Brussels businessman who died after altercation on a tram: “Even after he passed, he was still smiling”
Wed 29 Jul
Crime & Justice
54-year-old dies after intervening in an altercation on a Brussels tram
Tue 28 Jul
Culture
Camping Congé: Discover the only campsite in Brussels this summer!
Mon 27 Jul
Society
Brussels firefighters’ strike is sorted
Mon 27 Jul
Politics
Brussels lobby group ‘Pool Is Cool’ enthusiastic about Flemish plans for outdoor swimming
Thu 23 Jul
Society
Brussels fire service continues ‘indefinite’ strike
Thu 23 Jul
Culture
Brussels is the Tomorrowland base camp for international folk
Wed 22 Jul
Royalty
National Day military and civil parade in Brussels (VIDEO)
Wed 22 Jul
Royalty
Spectacular fireworks display in the Jubel Park brings national holiday to a close
Wed 22 Jul
Society
Belgian holiday attracts large crowds in Brussels
Tue 21 Jul
Religion & Philosophy
Te Deum service of thanksgiving at Brussels Cathedral
Tue 21 Jul
Culture
Display with French fireworks in Brussels on National Day to go ahead, despite the drought, strike and grievances
Tue 21 Jul
Home News
How to celebrate the Belgian National holiday in Brussels on 20 and 21 July
Mon 20 Jul
Culture
Waterstones to open second English-language bookshop in Brussels
Mon 20 Jul
Home News
Oxy Tower fire in Brussels claims 6 lives
Tue 14 Jul
Home News
Brussels’ Bal National on Belgium’s National Day with Belgian mussels for the first time!
Thu 9 Jul
Transport
Protest against recruitment freeze halts trams and buses in Brussels, metro running
Mon 6 Jul
Culture
Harry Potter exhibition with original film costumes opens at Brussels Expo on 16 July
Sun 5 Jul
Sport
People of Belgium celebrate World Cup win and dare to dream (VIDEO)
Thu 2 Jul
Culture
Ommegang brings Renaissance splendour back to the streets of Brussels
Thu 2 Jul
Society
Brussels attracts most migrants, almost one third settle in the capital
Wed 1 Jul
Culture
Brussels Ommegang brings history and pageantry to the streets of the capital
Wed 1 Jul
Sport
Morocco fans celebrate World Cup victory against the Netherlands in Brussels (VIDEO)
Tue 30 Jun
Crime & Justice
15 suspects arrested as part of major Brussels drug bust
Tue 30 Jun
Politics
America 250 in Brussels in pictures
Mon 29 Jun
Home News
After earlier city flight population of Brussels is booming
Mon 29 Jun
Politics
America celebrates 250 years of independence in Brussels (VIDEO)
Mon 29 Jun
Science
Belgium’s Royal Observatory celebrates 200th anniversary
Sun 14 Jun
Crime & Justice
Three minors arrested for sex trafficking of underage girls
Fri 12 Jun
Politics
Brussels to ban share e-scooters from 2027 following a rise in accidents and use by criminals
Thu 11 Jun
Politics
Vlaams Belang hosts National Rally leader Bardella at Flemish Parliament
Thu 11 Jun
Region
Brussels
3 staff overcome by smoke at complicated fire at Jourdanplein brasserie in Etterbeek
Thu 11 Jun
Politics
Why is Vlaams Belang inviting National Rally leader Bardella to the Flemish Parliament?
Thu 11 Jun
Home News
Anderlecht warehouse blaze death toll rises to 4
Wed 10 Jun
Crime & Justice
Brussels Police Chief on the riots: “Demonstrations increasingly hijacked by organised youths”
Wed 10 Jun
Crime & Justice
Prosecutors quiz 23 individuals after Francophone education cut protests, also probe into possible police violence
Tue 9 Jun
Society
Who are the victims of the Anderlecht warehouse blaze?
Tue 9 Jun
Transport
Car drops into Kruidtuin Tunnel (Botanique) in Brussels: morning rush hour in chaos
Tue 9 Jun
Culture
Brussels crowns “Best Boulet” or Meatball of the capital!
Mon 8 Jun
Home News
Two bodies found, two still missing after devastating Anderlecht warehouse fire (VIDEO)
Mon 8 Jun
Home News
Police use watercannon against Francophone demonstrators protesting education reforms (VIDEO)
Thu 4 Jun
Education
Brussels Army Museum welcomes students during exam revision period
Wed 3 Jun
Crime & Justice
No escape for foreign drivers getting a parking ticket in Brussels
Tue 2 Jun
Economy
Transport firm Ziegler is bankrupt; majority of 500 Belgian jobs lost
Mon 1 Jun
Economy
Strikes dent Brussels transport company’s figures as recruiting stop is expanded
Wed 27 May
Society
Housing costs place ever-greater burden on Brussels households
Tue 26 May
Politics
Anderlecht city councillor under fire for allegedly influencing social housing allocations
Fri 22 May
Society
Brussels begins 10-day clean-up to refresh neglected streetscape
Wed 20 May
Culture
Flanders to turn abandoned American Theater into cultural hub
Wed 20 May
Transport
Dentures, wheelchair & concrete mixer among lost property on public transport in Brussels
Wed 20 May
Society
Brussels Pride performers attacked by gang of youths
Mon 18 May
Religion & Philosophy
Brussels Cathedral acknowledges stained-glass windows are anti-Semitic
Sun 10 May
Crime & Justice
Found in a neglected state two years ago, Bob is now a drug dog with Brussels police
Wed 6 May
Crime & Justice
Stabbing at Ribaucourt metro station: victim critical
Tue 5 May
Health
Over 104,000 people report their sleep is “severely disrupted” by noise from Brussels Airport
Tue 5 May
Culture
America 250: Nile Rodgers to headline semiquincentennial celebrations at Brussels Jubel Park
Wed 29 Apr
