Palais des Droits is a squat in Rue des Palais in Brussels, home to 700 asylum seekers over the past six weeks. They have the right to live in Belgium as they’re in possession of document ‘annexe 26’, but the state is not providing them with accommodation. They have filed a class action complaint...

Bigger is not always better – and apparently it isn’t always greener, either. While the latest data from Eurostat has showed that Belgian homes tend to be larger than those of their European neighbours, the houses in Belgium are, in general, less environmentally friendly. Per capita, the average...

Brussels city hall will open fully to the public from next spring, meaning people will be able to visit the iconic building as they would any museum. Currently, guided tours of the city hall are offered by appointment only on Wednesdays and Sundays. But mayor Philippe Close says this will now be...

Belgium’s council of ministers has officially approved a draft royal decree that would substantially limit gambling advertising. The first measures are expected to enter into force on 1 June 2023, with major restrictions for advertising any games that involve betting. In 2025, those same...

Belgium’s Royal Meteorological Institute issued a code orange on Sunday evening for most of the country, as freezing weather and precipitation brought slippery conditions to roadways. A rain zone moving slowly from west to east across the country prompted the shutdown of several bus lines and...

Belgian trains will be arriving late more often, as Belgian rail network manager Infrabel has warned that it lacks the needed resources to guarantee reliability. Infrabel’s financial forecasts are grim, L'Echo and De Tijd report. With a lack of necessary funding, the rail network manager faces...

Budget airline Ryanair has announced the addition of two new routes from Belgium to Romania to its schedule. Passengers could already reach Bucharest, Sibiu and Suceava from Charleroi. Now Cluj and Iaşi are being added to the list. The plan is to offer eight fights a week to Cluj and six per week...

Having already reached a record of 3,556 people injured in traffic in the first nine months this year, the Brussels region is hoping to secure some "quick wins" with relatively straightforward road safety improvements. Mobility minister Elke Van den Brandt plans to tackle 30 of the most troublesome...

Christmas in the capital of Europe offers much more than mulled wine and mince pies. And after sampling the delights of one of Europe’s most famous Christmas markets, you can warm up in one of Brussels’ inviting hotels from big name chains to cosy boutique gems – many offering a whole programme of...

Just in time for winter with its refreshing nip comes the Smile & Play circuit, Brussels’ latest Option B campaign - dedicated to fun and games. It includes manga, comics, e-sports and unmissable selfies as well as a range of gaming options. Your personal Option A could be shopping on New York’...