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Five walks through Lambic Country, plus great places to stay

Do you know the secret of Geuze? It’s in the Pajottenland and Zenne river valley air. Wild yeast swirls invisibly through it, seeping into the lambic brewers’ open vats at night. It was a similar story in Bruegel’s day when he would visit the same gorgeous rolling landscape of farm horses and water mills for inspiration.

And there’s no time like October – Lambic month – to visit on foot and discover the craft of brewing. The whole region is abuzz with things to see and do. So, why not stick around for an overnight stay? Keep reading for five choice walking tips.

Mental Health in Belgium: 10 priorities for research and funding outlined in new report highlighting sector’s “scarce resources”

The 10 most urgent research priorities for mental health care in Belgium have been identified by the Fund for Mental Health Research, an initiative managed by the King Baudouin Foundation (KBF). It presented the results of the MIND10 project , a collaboration with the Centre for Contextual...

Homeless organisations protest against government cuts

Organisations involved with helping the homeless in Belgium have protested against federal cuts in front of the social integration ministry office this week. Following a €65,000 cut in funding for the Cold Plan, which ramps up resources for the homeless during winter months, five empty camp beds...

What’s on this week: 10 to 16 October

BRUSSELS Discover some of the best bits of Brussels’ 19th century architecture during the ANTE Festival . This sister event to the wildly successful spring BANAD festival that whisks the public behind the usually closed doors of Art Nouveau and Art Deco treasures honours outstanding heritage sites...

Gun violence in Brussels: four injured on Boulevard du Midi

Four people were injured in Brussels on Tuesday night after gunshots were fired on Boulevard du Midi, with two of the victims said to be in critical condition. The shooting occurred shortly before midnight and is one of many in the last year to raise concerns about an increase in gun violence in...

Sheep lawnmowers to tidy Ixelles' green spaces

In Ixelles, five sheep are temporarily taking up residence and taking over the landscaping duties in the municipality’s green spaces. The sheep will migrate between the various grassy places, including the Ixelles cemetery, as an environmentally-friendly way to handle lawnmowing. “The sheep are...

SNCB introduces new fare structure: 'biggest reform in 30 years'

Belgian railway operator SNCB will launch its new fare structure on Wednesday 15 October, calling it the "biggest reform" of ticket pricing in 30 years. Tickets will be cheaper overall, RTBF reports, especially during off-peak hours and on weekends, as well as for frequent travellers, due to the...

Zinneke Parade under threat due to lack of Brussels government

The famous Zinneke Parade, a 25-year-old biennial parade in Brussels combining cultural expression and social engagement, has warned that its 2026 edition is threatened by the regional political impasse and the absence of a fully functioning Brussels government. The event’s organisers are calling...

Overworked, understaffed: Belgian Ikea staff strike for better conditions

Workers at Ikea stores in Anderlecht (Brussels), Hognoul (Liège), Mons (Hainaut) and Wilrijk (Antwerp) are striking as a result of heavy workloads, poor working conditions and staffing issues. Unions warn that the movement could spread to even more stores, with workers at the store in Zaventem also...

Power outage at Justice Palace causes delays to hearings

A power outage at the Justice Palace in Brussels resulted in disruptions to services and hearings on Tuesday, according to a statement released by the justice ministry. “Since the problem was identified, the ministry has been working with technical teams to identify the cause of the malfunction and...

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