Although visitors will have to wait to view this year’s highly-anticipated Flower Carpet in the Grand Place, they can already admire a miniature version in Mini-Europe. The tourist attraction in Heysel has unveiled the colourful artwork by Japanese artist Hiro Sugiyama and his collective...

As a scorching heatwave pushes temperatures up to 37°C, the city of Brussels has shared a map with a network of places where citizens can refill their water bottles . It also reminds people where free water fountains are located around the city. The action is part of a raft of measures aimed at...

The Brussels region has imposed some 1,600 fines over the past six years for vacant properties, totalling €14.4 million, new figures have revealed. It is considered an offence to leave a property unoccupied for more than 12 consecutive months in Brussels, where a housing crisis is putting pressure...

A number of schools and daycare facilities in Brussels have opted to close at lunchtime due to the extreme heat. Temperatures of up to 38°C are expected in Brussels until and including Friday, and an orange alert for heat throughout the whole of Belgium is in effect. “The conditions are not...

Don’t miss out on the magic of cinema under starry skies thanks to film festivals and screenings in Brussels all summer long. For some, they may will also be a welcome alternative experience to the current World Cup mania being shown on giant outdoor screens in many a public square and park...

Pool is Cool and other open-air swimming campaigners invite the public to cool down during the heatwave by joining them for a dip in a water hole in Leopold Park on Wednesday evening. “It’s hot, there is water, let’s splash,” said the non-profit collective, in collaboration with the project...

The Brussels municipality of Ixelles is planning to open a new Cambio station near Fernand Cocq Square before the summer. In a boost to car sharing facilities, the station ‘ Cocq ’ will offer seven additional vehicles as well as guaranteeing users a dedicated parking space. The ‘Blyckaerts’, ‘De...

The Africa Museum in Tervuren has begun work on digitising its archive of geological maps and documents relating to Congolese natural resources. The information is gradually being handed over to the Congolese authorities, according to Vanessa Matz (Les Engagés), minister for science policy and...

Brussels waste collection agency Bruxelles-Propreté has warned that there could be disruption to rubbish collections today due to a national strike planned for Tuesday 23 June. The exact impact of the trade union action remains to be seen for the time being, but the organisation expects some of its...

As the heatwave persists in Belgium, the country’s wildlife is also struggling with protracted high temperatures. Young birds are particularly at risk, according to CREAVES wildlife rehabilitation centre near Namur. It is currently experiencing a large influx of young swifts. These masters of...