A three-day national strike next week is expected to cause significant disruption to public services, including transport, hospitals and schools. The "November appeal" is the latest and largest in a series of actions in response to the new federal government’s planned austerity measures, which...

Hundreds of magistrates have taken part in a protest in front of the Justice Palace in Brussels against a justice system that they say has completely deteriorated. Joined by solicitors and other figures from the justice system, they denounced underfunding, a lack of personnel, overcrowded prisons...

Vehicles with foreign number-plates in Brussels rack up millions in fines, but drivers rarely pay them, according to new figures from outgoing mobility minister Elke Van den Brandt (Groen). Barely one in 10 parking fines for vehicles with foreign number-plates in Brussels is actually paid, Bruzz...

Without a fully-fledged government, many major construction projects in Brussels are on hold indefinitely until tenders can be issued. An estimated 10 to 15 of these projects already have a permit, Bruzz reports, but a caretaker government is not allowed to issue tenders because this constitutes...

The 25th edition of Winter Wonders will light up the streets of Brussels with a magical array of activities and events reflecting the spirit of festive solidarity from 28 November to 1 January. This year’s theme “Weaving Winter” draws together culture, creation and encounters emphasising the...

After missing out on the title of European Capital of Culture 2030, action group Molenbeek 2030 is looking for €12 to €15 million in funding for what it has called a "Plan B". The organisation is asking the Brussels region for financing and is initially looking to the six parties negotiating a...

The European Sleeper night train from Paris to Berlin via Brussels will be operational again from March 2026. The connection will run every other day, alternating with the existing Brussels–Prague night train. The train will depart from Paris-Nord and travel via Douai, Aulnoye, Mons, Brussels,...

For the fifth year in a row, Brussels Beer Project (BBP) has launched its much anticipated hoppy Advent Calendar – a real collector’s item packed with surprises. Behind every window is a different BBP beer; 24 tipples that are a mix of BBP’s famous flagship brews and limited editions, from familiar...

‘Animal’ is the rather appealing theme adopted by the international contemporary music festival Ars Musica for its second edition. The Next Opera Days event spotlights the diversity of the music scene in Brussels and Wallonia, in addition to the animal kingdom. Each innovative show features animals...