Brussels mobility minister Elke Van den Brandt (Groen) has called the ballooning costs for the Belgian capital’s metro line 3 “too much for Brussels alone” to bear. “The [Brussels] government has reaffirmed its will to proceed with the metro, but this does not mean that we should not question the...

Uber Eats delivery drivers staged a protest on Tuesday decrying poor working conditions and low wages. The action comes at the initiative of the House of Delivery Workers, a place where meal couriers from platforms such as Uber Eats and Deliveroo in Brussels can come together. Couriers for such...

The energy certificates issued by the Brussels government that often determine whether a house meets certain mandatory standards are being called “unreliable and subjective”, according to critics. A debate was held in the Brussels parliament regarding the reliability of such certificates, which...

The archives of the City of Brussels will be organising a stock sale of some of its older materials as part of its annual spring clean. History buffs and treasure hunters, as well as anyone interested in Brussels and its heritage, can visit the special sale at the Brussels-City archives on 2 and 4...

Brussels will not be hosting a car show next year, according to organiser Fédération Belge et Luxembourgeoise de l'Automobile et du Cycle (Febiac). “Febiac's board of directors has decided not to organise a physical Motor Show next year,” a brief press release reads. “Febiac's objective has always...

The participants in the 2018 hazing death of student Sanda Dia have been sentenced to community service and must pay a fine, an Antwerp court has ruled. All the defendants were found guilty of assault and battery resulting in death without intent, RTBF reports. “With regard to this last point, the...

Belgian aid worker Olivier Vandecasteele, who has been detained in an Iranian prison since 24 February 2022, has finally been released and has returned to Belgium. Prime minister Alexander De Croo made the announcement, saying: “One thing has always prevailed: we will not abandon an innocent...

Spring has sprung and so have the new arrivals at Belgium’s animal park Planckendael , near Mechelen. In fact, there has been something of a baby boom at the zoo in recent weeks with the arrival of lots of “little ones”. The park has just welcomed a baby anteater ( pictured ) for the first time in...

After a disastrous few years as a result of the pandemic and its related travel restrictions, Brussels Airport has recorded a profit again. Brussels Airport Company, the operator of Zaventem airport, recorded a net gain of €16 million last year. It was its first profit in three years, according to...

Four Belgian cities have made a list of the top 100 most attractive cities in Europe, according to a recent ranking by World's Best Cities. While London, Paris and Amsterdam occupy the top three places, Belgium stands out with four cities in the top 100: Brussels (12th place), Ghent (47th), Antwerp...