Brussels

Lidl in Ixelles closed due to traces of rodents

"This decision was taken following the repeated detection of traces of vermin, which poses an acute risk to consumer health."

Friday 18 April 2025

Man injured following machete attack in Schaerbeek

One person has been arrested in connection to the incident.

Friday 18 April 2025

What to do in Brussels this Easter weekend: 18 – 21 April

Are you ready to relish in a long Easter weekend in the home of chocolate?

Friday 18 April 2025

Saint-Gilles square development to 'reappropriate city' for inhabitants

Saint-Gilles will make the Square Jacques Franck – where a series of shootings took place last year – safer and pleasanter.

Friday 18 April 2025

Council of Europe alerted over journalist arrested in Brussels

Freelance journalist Thomas Haulotte was arrested in Brussels last Tuesday while reportedly covering a civil disobedience demonstration.

Thursday 17 April 2025

Man stabbed in Anderlecht - suspect at large

The man was stabbed several time near a McDonald's.

Thursday 17 April 2025

Two injured after shooting in Anderlecht

Anderlecht mayor is set to ask for increased federal police assistance in the municipality.

Thursday 17 April 2025

Time to buy? Property sales up by 16% in Belgium this year

"We were expecting an increase, but we were not expecting it to be so high," the Belgian federation of notaries told The Brussels Times.

Thursday 17 April 2025

Nearly 10,000 homeless in Brussels

The number of homeless individuals in Brussels has increased by nearly 25% since 2022.

Wednesday 16 April 2025

The Brussels canal that carried a century

From sourcing half of Flanders’ drinking water to shaping the future of sustainable transit, the Albert Canal provides Belgium with more than just a scenic cycling route.

Wednesday 16 April 2025

Some 200 people protest stricter education decree in Brussels

The federation of French-speaking students fears the stricter rules will impact those from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds.

Tuesday 15 April 2025

'Alarming and unacceptable': Actiris crèche staff to protest on Wednesday

Unions say the proposed budget cuts will have severe consequences, including job losses, reduced childcare places and more instability for vulnerable families.

Tuesday 15 April 2025

Interior Minister finalises plan for Brussels police zone merger

"The role of the mayors remains crucial."

Tuesday 15 April 2025

Casa's 50% liquidation sale to reach Brussels on Friday

Belgian interior design chain opens its doors for 50% off all sale, following court liquidation declaration.

Tuesday 15 April 2025

Russian anti-war activists meet in secret Brussels venue

Russian anti-Putin groups discussed the future of Russia post-invasion at a Brussels congress supported by the EU and German Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Sunday 13 April 2025

'Dinner in the Sky' - from humble beginnings, to new heights

The global Belgian brand 'Dinner in the Sky' has expanded to 60 countries, offering Michelin-starred meals at heights of 50 metres.

Sunday 13 April 2025

Through the lens of photographer Nicolas Dykmans, Brussels is still worth a shot

Nicolas Dykmans, a Brussels-born photographer with a unique provocative style and deep knowledge of the city, shares his view of it in this unique interview.

Sunday 13 April 2025

Record Store Day 2025: Brussels sits out, but retailers remain resilient

"The idea was to bring people back into the stores which was interesting [...] but now I think the main point is to sell records."

Saturday 12 April 2025

Brussels and Leuven host first-ever European Running Championships

King Philippe of Belgium will give the honorary starting signal for the marathon at 10:15 at the Place Royal in Brussels on Sunday.

Saturday 12 April 2025

French-speaking Brussels MPs approve provisional 'twelfths' budget

Provisional budget measures, known as 'twelths', are necessary in the absence of a fully functioning government.

Friday 11 April 2025