A new €20 million deal has been agreed between the federal government and the Brussels region to compensate for homelessness expenses in the capital, report local media. “For the first time, the federal government recognises the particular situation that our region is currently in,” said Brussels...

CORE Festival has unveiled some of the eclectic musicians taking to its five stages in Osseghem Park, Brussels, on 27 and 28 May. Among the home-grown and international artists scheduled to perform are British indie-rock band alt-J, Belgian singer-songwriter Angèle and US DJ and musician The...

The nationwide protest by trade unions over purchasing power on 16 December is likely to cause difficulties at Brussels Airport, reports RTBF. Passenger screening and baggage handling are the services that will be particularly affected by the lack of available staff, said an airport spokesperson...

All types of firework activity, including carbide shooting , will be banned from use in public areas in Brussels from 23 December to 9 January, announced minister-president Rudi Vervoort, reports RTBF. The decision to restrict the use of fireworks follows the recent series of pyrotechnic incidents...

Belgium will begin levying extra taxes against older, louder aircraft in an effort to cut down on noise pollution and harmful emissions. The country’s mobility minister Georges Gilkinet reached an agreement within government on a new system of taxes and fees that airlines pay to Skeyes, the air...

Brussels public transport operator Stib has released its yearly round-up of the most surprising items to make their way into its lost-and-found storage. From a croque-monsieur machine to an inflatable swimming pool, this year’s list had just as many peculiarities as any other. When people leave...

After two winter lockdowns - which encouraged more outdoor eating and drinking - some welcome festive cheer has arrived in Belgium for the holiday season. Here’s our guide to some of the hearty, warming gourmet treats on the menu at pop-up restaurants around the country. BRUSSELS The Wiltcher’s...

Brussels’ transport minister Elke Van Den Brandt has been included in Politico’s annual ranking of the most powerful people in Europe. Politico 28 Class of 2023 is a prestigious list compiled by the European media’s journalists. It’s divided into different categories: the dreamers, the disruptors...

Belgium’s Spa-Francorchamps racing circuit has been named as one of six tracks that will host sprint races during the 2023 season. The list was agreed after analysis of which tracks would be best suited for the popular sprint events, as well as discussions surrounding commercial terms with race...

Belgium’s rail network SNCB has launched a seasonal promotion, offering a 50% reduction on day return tickets between 10 December and 8 January. The Winter Promo Ticket is designed for travellers wanting to shop, visit family and friends, or simply enjoy a day trip during the Christmas holiday...