Brussels’ iconic building, the Bourse, is mythical no more. It remained almost shrouded in secrecy before renovation of the giant monument of 19th century architect Léon-Pierre Suys created from 1868-1873 started three years ago. Now, the stunning new place to be for Brussels residents and tourists...

The Palais 12 venue in Brussels is getting a new name to mark its 10th anniversary in its current form. The concert and performance venue, which reopened in 2013 at Heysel, is changing its name to ING Arena. The name is the result of a partnership between Brussels Expo, which oversees all the...

While an action plan to tackle rubbish and crime at Brussels-Midi station is in the works, residents near Brussels-North say that the station also deserves attention. The area around Brussels-North is the site of dozens of illegal dumping spots, RTBF reports, and litter is strewn about the...

Critically-acclaimed psychological mystery The Eternal Daughter is screened at Bozar on 22 September, followed by a Q&A with its British writer-director Joanna Hogg. The 2022 gothic ghost story set in rural Wales stars Tilda Swinton in the double role of the filmmaker and her elderly mother...

Sales of diesel vehicles in Belgium have plummeted as demand for electric cars rises. While diesel vehicles accounted for almost 50% of cars delivered five years ago, only one in 10 new vehicles sold will be diesel-powered this year, RTBF reports. This means just 30,000 diesel-powered cars have...

Between 12 and 30 September, all Brussels residents between the ages of 50 and 74 will be invited for a free colon cancer test. Residents must not have had a test in the last two years or a colonoscopy in the last five years. Those eligible can pick up test kits from a pharmacy. Belgium had 7,300...

A free online webinar on financial issues facing UK citizens living in Belgium will be held on 21 September, from 12.00 to 13.30. Focusing on tax, pensions and social security, it’s organised by the Expat Welcome Desk of the Brussels Commissioner for Europe and International Organisations. It's a...

This is literally a feast of a show! 1000 Plateaux: Sharing Collections – Sharing Connections is a unique collaborative exhibition involving employees of the National Bank of Belgium (NBB) and the financial institution’s impressive art and historic collections. The title alludes to the mythical One...

A vacant container village in Brussels that was created to house Ukrainian refugees will soon host asylum seekers. The village on the corner of Rue Evenepoel and Avenue Georgin in Schaerbeek has mostly stood empty since it was built in January, Bruzz reports, as the flow of refugees turned out to...

The number of bike boxes in Brussels is growing rapidly but cannot keep up with demand, according to figures from the capital’s mobility minister Elke Van den Brandt (Groen). Cycling has been on the rise in popularity, Bruzz reports, but secure parking facilities for bicycles has struggled to keep...