A bill tabled by Ecolo-Groen would allow Belgians to change their last name at will once in their lives, choosing between their father’s or mother’s surname, or a combination of the two. Currently, a change of surname is only possible on serious grounds or in exceptional circumstances, and must be...

Brussels’ well-known cafe Monk, which closed in May, is preparing to reopen under new management and with a new name: Billie. The cafe’s new team wants to preserve the atmosphere of the iconic establishment, Bruzz reports, and hopes to open in mid-January. “It will remain an authentic ‘bruin café’...

The Université Libre de Bruxelles (ULB) has ceased its activities on social media platform X, formerly Twitter, the university has announced. “The editorial changes, the dismantling of the moderation service, the modification of data access rules and the withdrawal of the European code of good...

The terror threat level in Belgium will remain at level 3, meaning there is "a serious and probable threat", according to the country’s prime minister and minister of justice and home affairs. The threat level, established by terror analysis body OCAM is justified in part by the situation in the...

Some 24 Brussels schools have been rewarded with the Eco-School label – an award launched in 1994 to recognise commitment to environmental education projects and improved environmental management. The label, valid for two years, is set up as part of an educational scheme financed and co-ordinated...

Wallonia is continuing its drive to reduce the population of wild boar, which are seen as detrimental to the landscape and agriculture. The Walloon regional government has launched several new measures to combat wild boar overpopulation, notably an extension of the hunting season for boar and some...

Belgium will only run out of electricity in “very extreme situations” this winter, according to the new Winter Outlook from the European Network of Transmission System Operators for Electricity (ENTSO-E). In general, this year’s report from ENTSO-E, which represents 39 electricity transmission...

Pocket-sized B RUSSELS 202 4 is the new edition of the capital’s essential English-language cultural guide. Offering 100 ideas for cultural events and outings across the city, it’s packed with must-see exhibitions, festivals and events. They have been selected by 10 culture journalists with a...

Do not use the designated cycle lane in the middle of the Boulevard du Souverain for funfairs or other special events. That is the message of the Auderghem branch of the Research and Action Group for Daily Cyclists (Gracq), which is angry that yet again the commune’s popular fair – in full swing...