More than 260 sick children between the ages of five and 18 were offered free entry to all the attractions at Brussels’ Foire du Midi for a day, in an annual initiative to put smiles on young faces. The children came through 12 associations such as Make-A-Wish, Amarrage, Smiles, OHANA, GESED and...

An investigation into the theft of Michael Jackson's sound engineer's computer in Ixelles has been closed without further action. The Brussels public prosecutor's office decided to close the case on the January theft of Brad Sundberg’s computer, RTBF reports. The stolen laptop contained unreleased...

The Brussels municipality of Etterbeek is doing away with a policy that offers a discount on name-change fees if someone has a "foreign-sounding" birth name. Legally changing one’s first name has become easier since the responsibility was transferred from the federal government to the local...

Brussels plans to inaugurate an official city poet in 2024 as part of greater plans to become named European Capital of Culture in 2030. “City poetry can help put Brussels on the map as a vibrant city of culture,” said MEP Lotte Stoops (Groen). “Brussels 2030’s mission is in line with how Groen...

Saint-Gilles prison in Brussels is struggling with "one of the biggest rat infestations ever", which some suspect has to do with the closure of Forest prison and some of the wings of Saint-Gilles. Rats have always been in the prisons, often due to inmates throwing their rubbish and food scraps out...

As Brussels residents still struggle to adapt to a new waste collection schedule that was implemented in advance of upcoming EU requirements, some municipalities are threatening to issue fines to Bruxelles Propreté, the agency responsible for waste management, for failing to stick to the new...

Brussels residents have this week celebrated the planting of the 715th Meyboom, which some consider to be the oldest tradition in Belgium, dating back to 1213. The celebration includes a procession through the streets of the capital that features various folk groups and a brass band. A tree is then...

A herd of elephants - admittedly in wood - have invaded the Grand Place to herald the launch of Flowertime . The capital continues its fragrant floral theme with the biennial event that alternates with the world-famous Flower Carpet. For its fifth edition, 23 teams of florists use more than 100,000...

Brussels swans are increasingly falling prey to poachers, with nature officials saying they have even found traps set for the animals. Already there are fewer swans to be seen in the Belgian capital, Bruzz reports, and authorities are sounding the alarm. “We see that poaching is taking place more...

Belgian rail operator SNCB has submitted a permit application to conduct extensive renovations of Etterbeek station, a popular stop for students. Etterbeek station is an important mobility hub and gateway to the neighbouring university district, but due to its outdated infrastructure, efficiency...