# Brussels Daily Brief — 3 July 2026

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# Brussels Daily Press Review — 2026-07-03
*A little Brussels drizzle, a lot of Brussels drama.*

## TL;DR
Main Brussels stories today:
- What to do in Brussels this weekend: 3-5 July
- Labour auditorate says the Portalis building’s cell block is in an unacceptable condition
- Airbnb in Brussels is described as an industrial practice exploiting the right to housing
- Marcela Gori (MR) says all tensions in Anderlecht come from the Foyer anderlechtois

## 🌤️ Weather
Brussels: 🌤️  +12°C

## Security & Justice
**The Brussels labour auditorate says the cell block in the Portalis building is in an unacceptable condition.** The cells in the Portalis building, which houses the Brussels public prosecutor’s office among other services, do not meet workplace well-being rules, according to the Brussels labour auditorate. An investigation is ongoing. The building is owned by KBC.

Source:
- Arbeidsauditoraat: ‘Toestand cellencomplex Portalis-gebouw is onaanvaardbaar’ - BRUZZ

## Politics
**Marcela Gori (MR) says the Foyer anderlechtois is behind all tensions in Anderlecht.** The article focuses on Marcela Gori’s claim that tensions in Anderlecht stem from the local public housing company.

Source:
- “Toutes les tensions à Anderlecht viennent du Foyer anderlechtois”, assure Marcela Go... - BX1

## Transport
**STIB recorded unusually high passenger numbers during the first BTS concert.** The Brussels public transport network saw record crowds linked to the first BTS concert.

Source:
- Affluence record sur le réseau de la Stib pour le premier concert de BTS - BX1

**The Ommegang brought Renaissance pageantry back to Brussels.** The annual historical procession transported Brussels back to the Renaissance period.

Source:
- Ommegang transports Brussels back to Renaissance - Brussels Times

**Brussels Metro lines 1 and 5 will be interrupted this summer.** Service disruptions are planned on metro lines 1 and 5 during the summer period.

Source:
- Brussels Metro lines 1 and 5 interrupted this summer - Brussels Times

## Society
**Brussels has a packed weekend programme from 3 to 5 July.** Weekend guides highlight things to do across the city from Thursday 3 July to Saturday 5 July.

Sources:
- What to do in Brussels this weekend: 3 - 5 July - Brussels Times
- Brussels for kids: What to do with your family this weekend – 3-5 July - Brussels Times
- The Brussels Times Gig Guide: What are the best concerts this July? - Brussels Times

**Airbnb rentals in Brussels are criticised as an industrial practice exploiting the right to housing.** The article frames Airbnb in Brussels as a large-scale rental activity with consequences for access to housing.

Source:
- Airbnb à Bruxelles : “La location Airbnb est devenue une pratique industrielle où l’o... - BX1

**Brussels Airlines says it has cut aircraft noise nuisance by 50% over 12 years.** The airline reports a major reduction in noise impact from its planes over the past 12 years.

Source:
- En 12 ans, Brussels Airlines a réduit de 50% les nuisances sonores de ses avions - BX1

**An investigation has been opened into damage at Cinquantenaire during an embassy celebration.** Authorities are examining damage caused at Cinquantenaire during an embassy event.

Source:
- Une enquête est ouverte sur les dégâts au Cinquantenaire lors de la fête de l’ambassa... - BX1

**World roasting champion Benjamin Brassart opens up his workshop in Anderlecht.** The article visits Benjamin Brassart’s Anderlecht workshop and focuses on his work as a world coffee-roasting champion.

Source:
- Benjamin Brassart, champion du monde de la torréfaction, nous dévoile son atelier à A... - BX1

## Economy & Labour
**The Portalis building’s detainee cells are described as being in an unacceptable state.** The article reports concerns over the condition of detainee cells in the Portalis building.

Source:
- Les cellules pour détenus du bâtiment Portalis sont dans un état “inacceptable”, cons... - BX1

## Culture
**Cocof is providing funding for care for people with high dependency needs.** The French Community Commission is financing services for people with significant care needs.

Source:
- Cocof : des financements pour l’accueil des personnes de grande dépendance - BX1

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*Read the full briefing (EN/FR/NL) online: https://manneken.brussels/news/en/2026-07-03-press-review/*
*Compiled from BX1, RTBF, Brussels Times. Brussels, 2026-07-03.*