Local residents and commuters can have their say about the reconstruction of Brussels' inner ring between between Place Sainctelette and Yser - at present a busy, dangerous and anarchic combination of cars, trucks, trams, buses, bicycles and pedestrians. In 2017, the Brussels government organised a...

Sometimes second-hand is the best hand as music lover Veerle Deknopper found out when she made a remarkable discovery in a collectibles store in her home town of Mechelen. When she inspected a piano for sale in the store, her knowledge alerted her to the fact that it was probably worth much more...

The European Commission has gone a step further in its infringement proceedings against Belgium over European air quality regulations. The country continues to fail to meet its obligations under European legislation supposed to ensure clean air for citizens, the Commission said. The EU executive...

More than 17,000 people in Belgium have signed up for the Veggie Challenge, starting this Monday, during which participants pledge to eat no meat or very little meat for a month. EVA vzw, a non-profit organisation that promotes ethical and vegetarian food, is spearheading the Belgian participation...

Describe your role in the Committee of Italians Abroad and how you became involved? I’m the secretary general and a member of the board of the Brussels, Brabant and Flanders committee of Italians Abroad . I’m Involved in all initiatives that relate to rights and citizenship (I’m a lawyer by...

Back in the 18th century, Belgium was home to two towns called Berchem. This was a source of confusion, so one of them decided to change its name. And Berchem-Sainte-Agathe was born. But why did the city fathers choose to name this now Brussels municipality after the Sicilian saint? Find out why...

The Brussels parliament has proposed the formation of a rent-control commission, which, if approved, would be a first for Belgium. The potential new commission was announced yesterday as part of an overall housing plan. That plan was under discussion yesterday in the housing committee, which was...

Belgium's federal and regional governments have decided to wait a week before deciding on a potential easing of the country's coronavirus restrictions. The consultative committee - which brings together representatives from Belgium's different levels of government - met on Friday afternoon and...

The CGSP Cheminots trade union has informed the SNCB, Belgium’s national rail operator, that its members intend to strike next Wednesday in protest at the closure of 44 ticket offices in stations across the country. Train schedules and services should not be affected by the action, the Socialist...

The Brussels government wants to reduce the number of cars parked on the streets of the capital and is working on a new plan which could introduce a new zone category in the city’s 19 municipalities. Mobility minister Elke Van Den Brandt announced this week that this new category of parking area,...