Brussels mayor Philippe Close hopes to see a crisis centre for drug addicts open by the end of the year, reports RTBF. The facility would be a collaboration with Brugmann hospital, offering detox treatment for addicts, among other services. "Nobody wants to promote drugs. Everyone wants people not...

A Brussels court has ruled that the Belgian state and its immigration authority Fedasil must pay the water and electricity bills of a building that is being used by homeless asylum seekers. The building on Rue de la Loi has become a squat for migrants, RTBF reports, whose record numbers have...

An influx of fake dentists illegally practising in Belgium has raised concerns about patient safety. The majority of these dentists come from Romania, according to the Association of Flemish Dentists, which has called the situation “worrying”. The association said that, in many cases, dentists with...

Brussels Mobility has launched a call for projects relating to the design and construction of secure bike racks that will better protect against theft, and the first prototypes will start appearing on the capital’s streets soon. French firm Sharelock and Brussels-based provider Locky, the two...

A petition by Brussels residents is calling for better fire safety measures in the capital’s blocks of high-rise apartment buildings. The online petition cites a fire that took place in such a block in the Ganshoren area at the end of June, and is addressed to the region’s secretary of state for...

A new law entering force on 1 September will ban businesses in Belgium from charging other businesses - or individuals - a penalty on unpaid bills on the first reminder. Under the new rules, extra charges can only be incurred from the second reminder, which cannot be sent until two weeks after the...

An immersive exhibition involving a labyrinth experience showcasing different themes from American director Tim Burton’s work is set to open at Tour & Taxis on 20 October. A maze of rooms will contain original artworks and employ technology, lights, sound and scenography from his celebrated...

BRUSSELS Tenbosch park in Ixelles was created by a veritable lover of botany and features more than 70 tree species, some unique in Belgium. The playground in the centre of the park protected by high-reaching bamboo plants is a favourite with families. Plus, there’s a waffle truck parked at the...

If you haven’t had a chance to take part in one of the many family events taking place all over Brussels this season, Plazey Festival offers the perfect opportunity during the final weekend of the summer holiday. Entry is free to Elisabeth Park in Koekelberg to see concerts and street theatre and...