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New low-emissions fines in Brussels from next year

People who still drive a Euro 5 diesel or Euro 2 petrol car in Brussels will first receive a warning and then a fine from January 2026 onwards. If they commit another offence three months later, they will be fined. Only one fine per quarter will be imposed. These vehicles have not been allowed in...

Winter cheer: Festivals, music, family activities and light trails brighten up the cold season

There’s no better way to survive the bleak midwinter than to experience a seasonal light display or festive concert or show. Belgium boasts some glittering attractions to make the dark nights merry and bright. From carol music and flaming fires to family end-of-year spectacles and winter-themed...

English Stand-Up Comedy Club Presents December 16th | Ric Diez

Submitted by Englsih Stand U... on Fri, 11/28/2025 - 16:25

ENGLISH STAND-UP COMEDY - ONE NIGHT ONLY RIC DIEZ Dark. Intense. Absolutely Absurd.

Half Price Christmas Tickets Available!

After becoming the first European recipient of the coveted Golden Ticket on "Kill Tony" and performing at Madison Square Garden, Ric Diez returns to Europe with his razor-sharp one-liners that'll leave a mark. Ric's comedy is dark, clever, and completely unpredictable - the kind of set that has you laughing at things you didn't know you'd find funny.

Expat Q&A: Administrative conflicts? Find support through a mediation service

Belgian lawmakers promote the use of mediation services for resolving disputes involving an administrative department or a public or private sector organisation. That’s why, in the event of a difference of opinion, the recommendation is to consult an ombudsman in the first instance. What is the...

Airbnb sets up office in Brussels

American rental giant Airbnb has established a Belgian subsidiary in Brussels. Airbnb Ireland said the main goal of the new Brussels office would be to "provide support to the other entities of the Airbnb group in the areas of business development and marketing", according to the deed of...

More layoffs in Belgian media industry as BX1 announces job cuts

More layoffs are hitting the Belgian media industry, as Brussels' French-speaking multimedia platform BX1 has announced job cuts not long after Bruzz and LN24 did the same. The BX1 board of directors informed staff this week of its intention to reorganise the channel for "economic reasons", among...

Number of Brussels jobseekers rises by 4% in a year

The unemployment rate in Brussels has increased by 1,468 people - or 4% - compared to October 2024, according to new figures from the region's employment agency Actiris. The total unemployment rate now stands at 15.3%, with 96,161 residents in Brussels seeking work. Over the course of October, more...

Federal government hopes to claim €500 million from dormant bank accounts

Belgium’s federal government wants to use funds from dormant bank accounts to balance its 2026 budget. The deadlines for recovering these assets would be shortened from 30 days to 10 days in order to quickly mobilise almost €500 million from dormant accounts, De Tijd reports. The revenues would...

Streaming service DAZN drops football broadcasting contract

Streaming service DAZN is terminating its contract with the Jupiler Pro League for the broadcasting of Belgian football. “No company can be forced to operate at a loss,” the British streaming group said, placing the blame on Belgian legislation. DAZN has been unable to sell Belgian football...
Winter Wonders - City of Brussels

What’s on this week: 28 November to 4 December

The capital’s end-of-year extravaganza Winter Wonders opens with fanfare on Friday. From midday, the Christmas market opens its festooned doors, while the official inauguration is staged in the Grand Place from 18.00. An inaugural aerial show by two cute bluebirds is followed by a video mapping and...

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