Any visitor to Brussels hoping to find a map or person to tell them what to do or see in the city is heading for a disappointment. The tourist information centre in the Grand Place run by the city’s promotion and communications agency, visit.brussels, closed on 30 June after decades of service...

Convivial and family-friendly friendly Brosella is one of Brussels’ favourite music events. Set in the shadow of the landmark Atomium, the immersive experience offers a diverse mix of urban ethno and jazz music with Joel Ross’ Good Vibes, Bamako Express and Jaune Toujours all among the mix. DJ sets...

The City of Brussels is stepping up the fight against fly-tipping by doubling various fines for nuisance offences from 1 August. Authorities will also expand the options for free bulky waste collection from this autumn. Residents will be entitled to two door-to-door collections per year, instead of...

The growing demand for food aid following new restrictions on unemployment benefits is pushing food banks to the brink, according to a survey carried out by several aid organisations. The phenomenon signals a “gradual blurring of the line between employment and precariousness”, the organisations...

Following the 250th anniversary extravaganza in Cinquantenaire park last Sunday, a more intimate – and certainly less controversial – celebration of US independence will be held on 4 July. Americans and friends plan a festive evening of barbecue, live music and family fun at the David Lloyd Uccle...

There’s no shortage of chill summer activities in Belgium that provide cool vibes for all the family. Here’s our round up of upcoming non-music festival fun across the country. Mons’ iconic offbeat summer event Festival au Carré transforms the Hainaut capital into a colourful hub of creativity with...

Brussels mayor Philippe Close has said that he wants to “work together to find solutions” to prevent incidents at demonstrations and maintain order in the capital. Close made the remarks during a Brussels-City council meeting held in response to a question from a concerned Brussels resident, Bruzz...

The global fandom of BTS has transformed Brussels into a K-pop capital as up to 120,000 fans descend on the capital for two sell-out concerts at the King Baudouin Stadium on 1 and 2 July. With Brussels one of the few European dates on the group’s Arirang world tour, a wave of fans from across the...

Two journalists attending the American anniversary celebration in Cinquantenaire park on Sunday were removed on the orders of the US embassy despite showing their press passes and formal prior registration. “The protocol service reported threatening behaviour by two individuals towards the...

Long threatened with destruction to provide space for upmarket housing, the former Delhaize Molière supermarket site in Chaussée de Waterloo - that still features an arched dome facade and metal framed halls - is set to return to its original purpose as a sporting venue. Today, walking past the...