Bilingualism among Brussels police officers is on the decline, with 45.1% of officers able to express themselves in both French and Dutch, new figures have revealed. Figures show that on 1 January 2026, exactly 3,008 of the 6,672 Brussels police officers were considered bilingual. In 2021, the...

Art, fashion, architecture, history and a close-knit family come together to create an astonishing private art collection on the outskirts of Reggio Emilia. Alongside this outstanding artistic showcase, the city – home to fine food, a pioneering education system and a passion for culture – is well...

A museum for Le Chat, the famous comic strip character created by Brussels cartoonist Philippe Geluck, will open in Ixelles is now expected to open in early 2028. The project - originally a collaboration between the artist and the Brussels region that began back in 2015 - had been shelved in June...

The ban on public consumption of alcohol in certain areas of Brussels city centre will remain in place until at least 2030 following a positive assessment from the city council of the results so far. The ban was implemented in 2019 for an initial trial period of six months but has been repeatedly...

Budget supermarket chain Aldi will be selling reproductions of an exclusive artwork by Princess Delphine as part of a charity campaign for young people. The artwork goes on sale this Saturday and will be priced at €24.99. Advertised as being in limited stock, sales will be restricted to one item...

An audit is to be carried out into the potential misuse of millions of euros in federal money for security in Brussels, including spending for social housing, a trip to Disneyland and a cyber-centre that was never built. A budget of €55 million in federal funds is set aside for security in Brussels...

Belgian railway infrastructure manager Infrabel has apologised for a long-scheduled 48-hour maintenance programme that ended up coinciding with Brussels’ Car-Free Sunday, causing service disruptions on a day where demand for trains is typically higher. Car-Free Sunday has been increasing in...

The military presence at Brussels’ railway and metro stations has been extended for a period of at least six months, defence minister Theo Francken (N-VA) and interior minister Bernard Quintin (MR) have announced. “The Council of Ministers has just decided that the defence ministry will remain...

Are you considering studying in the United States, or exploring the possibilities for a family member? EducationUSA Belgium is hosting the 37th edition of College Night Brussels at the International School of Brussels (ISB) in Watermael-Boitsfort on 23 September, from 18:00 to 20:00. Although fewer...

Brussels minister-president Boris Dilliès and Kanal’s outgoing general director Yves Goldstein have finally reached an agreement on the latter’s official departure date following a period of tense negotiations. Goldstein will leave the art museum after 10 years at its helm on 30 November, two days...