Vandalism caused more than €4 million in damage to Brussels public transport infrastructure in 2025. The Stib public transport network in Brussels has seen a sharp rise in incidents of vandalism, particularly in the metro system, where most of the damage occurs. Underground infrastructure accounted...

Ixelles is stepping up efforts to bring illegally rented Airbnb properties back on to the traditional housing market. Local authorities estimate that about 1,400 homes in the municipality are rented out year round via short-term rental platforms such as Airbnb, reducing the number of properties...

Celebrate International Jazz Day with concerts highlighting the diversity and vitality of the musical genre. From intimate club gigs to larger performances, the programme brings together local and international artists, reflecting jazz’s global reach and cultural significance. Expect a festive...

The world’s oldest and largest non-religious, secular fraternal organisation, Freemasonry, has been shrouded in secrecy and dogged by controversy since its founding in England in 1717. But Château de Seneffe’s sumptuous new temporary show Freemasonry in the 18th Century: An opportunity for...

Brussels is stepping up its offensive against the city’s rodent population following a pilot project using smart, digitally controlled rat traps. Ten traps are currently in place around the Atomium and in the De Wand district of Laeken, reports Bruzz. Since the beginning of February, 250 rats have...

Reflecting the timeless beauty of cut glass, Art Deco and Modernism at Val Saint Lambert (1925-1939) shines a light on one of the Belgian glass and crystal manufacturer’s richest aesthetic periods. It was during these interwar years that the internationally-renowned Liège company underwent an...

Brussels Airlines will begin charging passengers for cabin baggage under a newly announced pricing model. The airline is introducing the change as part of a broader strategy already adopted by several low-cost carriers, separating basic ticket prices from additional services. Under the new system,...

Major renovation works on a tram tunnel near Brussels-Midi will disrupt several lines for more than a year. From this week, tram services are suspended between Porte de Hal and Gare du Midi as the infrastructure is repaired. The works affect tram lines 4 and 10 in particular, but will also impact...

Belgium’s joint trade union front has filed a notice for a national strike for the entire Belgian aviation sector - for a date yet to be confirmed. Unions are protesting against the federal government’s pension reform plans, which set the retirement age at 66 despite the fact that European...