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STIB Raises Ticket Prices in Brussels from September 1: What You Need to Know
STIB in Brussels to increase ticket prices from 1 Sept, except for youth/senior discounts

Chaos in Brussels: Thunderstorm Causes Havoc During Evening Rush
A brief yet intense thunderstorm drenched Brussels, flooding key tunnels and roads, creating chaos before the evening rush

Bartender from Brussels Wins Best Bartender of Belgium
Larry Godefroid of Chemistry &; Botanic’s in Brussels named Best Bartender of Belgium at the 61st National Union of Belgium’s Bartenders

Brussels Car-Free Sunday: Europes Largest Car-Free Zone
Brussels hosts Car-Free Sunday in September, turning the Capital Region into Europe’s largest car-free zone

Etterbeek Shooting Leaves One Person Injured
One person was injured in a shooting that took place near the Chasse junction in Etterbeek, a municipality in the east of Brussels

Revitalizing Brussels: Iconic Proximus Towers Set for Makeover
Brussels grants permit to convert 2 Proximus towers in North district. One tower for offices, another for residential use to enhance urban

Undocumented Migrants Take to the Streets of Brussels in 20 km Race
In a bold move to challenge stereotypes and advocate for their rights, a group of undocumented migrants is set to join the prestigious 20 km of Brussels race this Sunday.

European March for Gaza Ceasefire in Brussels
The Belgium-Palestine Association is organizing a European march for a Gaza ceasefire in Brussels on Sunday, 19 May.

English Fluency Soaring in Brussels
Brussels’ international character is evident in its evolving linguistic landscape. Recent data reveals a growing number of English speakers

Brussels – Roadworks Cause Chaos and Delays
Heavy traffic plagued Brussels on Monday as roadworks caused delays. The chaos continued into Tuesday, albeit less severe.