Brussels Daily Press Review — 2026-07-15
Brussels Daily Press Review — 2026-07-15
Clear skies, 31°C, and Brussels still finds new ways to make public buildings, towers and tuition fees sweat.
🌤️ Weather
☀️ Clear in Brussels today — between 17°C and 31°C (now 16°C).
Six confirmed dead after OXY Tower fire near Place De Brouckère
Six people have been confirmed dead after a fire at the OXY Tower near Place De Brouckère in central Brussels. Earlier updates said several people had been found dead in a lift and at least two people were injured. The contractor has pledged full cooperation with the investigation.
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- OXY Tower Fire: Contractor pledges ‘full cooperation’ with the investigation - Brussels Times
- Six confirmed dead in the OXY Tower fire in Brussels - Brussels Times
- Brussels firefighters tackle deadly fire by Place De Brouckere (video) - Brussels Times
- Several people found dead in a lift following fire near Place De Brouckère - Brussels Times
- Fire near Place De Brouckère leaves at least two people injured - Brussels Times
Anderlecht housing inquiry splits as opposition walks out
The inquiry commission into the Foyer anderlechtois ended in political rupture after the opposition left before the debate on recommendations. In the opposition’s absence, the majority recommended adding more safeguards around the public housing body.
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- Commission d’enquête sur le Foyer anderlechtois : en l’absence de l’opposition, la ma… - BX1
- Foyer anderlechtois : l’opposition quitte la commission d’enquête avant le débat sur… - BX1
Legal challenge targets sale of two public buildings in Brussels
A legal appeal has been launched against the sale of two public buildings in Woluwe-Saint-Lambert and Schaerbeek. The challenge calls the sale irresponsible, putting the issue of public real-estate disposal back on the Brussels civic agenda.
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ULB adds financial aid after tuition fee increase
ULB is introducing new financial aid for students in response to a rise in tuition fees. The measure is intended to offset the higher cost for students affected by the increase.
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- Face à la hausse du minerval, l’ULB met en place de nouvelles aides pour les étudiants - BX1
- ULB steps up its financial aid to offset tuition fee increase - Brussels Times
Haren recycling fire alert lifted for Brussels residents
After a fire at a recycling company in Haren, Brussels residents have been authorised to reopen doors and windows. The instruction indicates the earlier precaution linked to smoke or air concerns has been lifted.
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Three people injured in Molenbeek road crash
Three people were injured in a road accident in Molenbeek-Saint-Jean. The crash adds a local safety incident to the day’s Brussels news.
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New asylum centre in Uccle draws mayoral objection
Uccle’s mayor says the commune was not consulted beforehand about a new asylum centre. The controversy centres on local involvement in decisions affecting reception facilities in the Brussels commune.
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ANTE Festival spotlights Brussels’ 19th-century architecture
The ANTE Festival will highlight Brussels’ 19th-century architectural heritage. The event is part of the city’s civic and cultural calendar, focusing attention on historic buildings and urban heritage.
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