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Peace of mind: The Bulletin's guide to mental healthcare in Belgium

Mental health encompasses our emotional, psychological and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel, and act and helps determine how we handle stress, relate to others, and make choices. Problems with mental health can occur at every stage of life, from childhood and adolescence through...

Birth & Parenting courses by BCT

Submitted by Brussels Childb... on Mon, 10/09/2023 - 09:40

Our courses (in-person and hybrid) are in-depth preparation for childbirth & the early days as a family with the new baby.

Brussels prosecutor's office wants local authorities to punish more offences

Faced with staff shortages, the Brussels public prosecutor’s office, responsible for investigating and charging crimes in the Brussels region, wants to hand over the task of punishing more offences to the 19 communes in the capital. In the course of 2023, the office’s staff was reduced from 119 to...

Brussels honours filmmaker Chantal Akerman with new mural

Brussels’ aim to include more female names in public places – with the Annie Cordy tunnel a notable example – is continuing, with two accolades to a famous female filmmaker. The City of Brussels has inaugurated a new mural in honour of the Brussels-born film director Chantal Akerman (1950-2015) on...

Belgium faces shortage of 10 and 20 cent pieces

Notices asking: “If you pay cash, please pay the right amount” are a common sight in Belgian shops today. The reason is clear – a serious lack of 10 and 20 cent pieces. Since last December, Febelfin - the Belgian federation for the financial sector - retail federation Comeos and independent...

Palais Stoclet could be forced to open to public

A draft ordinance from Brussels secretary of state Ans Persoons (Vooruit) would force the opening of the Palais Stoclet to the public. Palais Stoclet, in Woluwe-Saint-Pierre, is listed as a world heritage site but belongs to the Stoclet family and remains closed to the public year round, despite...

Decolonisation: Etterbeek will add context to controversial street names and monuments

The Brussels neighbourhood of Etterbeek will be adding an explanation and context to local street names, statues and other monuments with a colonial background. The move comes in the wake of broader efforts towards the decolonisation of public spaces, meaning a re-evaluation of public property that...

Mental health: Youngsters in Belgium increasingly calling suicide helplines

“With our children we had spoken about road accidents, alcohol, drugs, sexual violence and terrorist attacks. But we had never spoken about suicide, which is the second cause of death in 18-25 year-olds, just behind transport accidents.” That’s the message posted on Belgium’s French-speaking...

Autumn attractions in Knokke-Heist: Gourmet food, art for all ages, sporting action and Zwin farm tours

For the upcoming autumn season, Knokke-Heist boasts a packed agenda of events, especially during the half-term holiday. From culture, regional history and gastronomy to sport and outdoor adventure, you can enjoy a rich coastal escape. Take your pick from discovering the beautiful Zwin region, walking or cycling in the sea air, appreciating quality contemporary art, strolling around swanky boutiques, sipping a cocktail in a stylish bar or enjoying an intimate dinner in a cosy bistro or gourmet restaurant.

Smoke detectors to be compulsory in all Brussels homes from 2025

All Brussels residents must place smoke detectors in their homes from 1 January 2025, following a decision by the Brussels council of ministers. If there are four or more individual smoke detectors in a house, property owners will also have to install a central smoke detection system. “Three...

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