---
title: "Brussels Press Review — Wednesday 4 March 2026"
date: 2026-03-04
tags: [news, press-review, culture, transport, politics]
lang: en
summary: "King Philippe visits homeless org, José van Dam farewell announced, RWDM docked 3 points, and Schuman roundabout works to finish by autumn."
---

☀️ **BRUSSELS PRESS REVIEW** — Wednesday 4 March 2026

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## 📋 IN THE NEWS

- 👑 **King Philippe visits homeless org Diogenes** — Accompanied by mayor Close, the King was "touched by your work." Brussels royalty meets Brussels reality. (BRUZZ)

- 🎭 **Farewell to José van Dam on 9 March** — Legendary Belgian opera bass-baritone gets his ceremony at Saints-Michel-et-Gudule cathedral. A giant of Belgian culture. (RTBF)

- ⚽ **RWDM docked 3 points** — Belgian FA punishes the Brussels club for financial woes. Harsh, but the books don't balance themselves. (BRUZZ · RTBF)

- 🔥 **Zakaria (15) leaves burn centre** — The Anderlecht teen who was set on fire in January has finally left hospital. Long road ahead, but good news. (BRUZZ)

- 🏗️ **Schuman roundabout works to finish by autumn** — Minister Quintin promises the EU quarter's eternal construction site will wrap up. We'll believe it when we see it. (BRUZZ)

- 📚 **Bruxella 1238: the secrets under the Bourse** — New book explores the archaeological site beneath the Brussels Stock Exchange. 800 years of history under your feet. (BX1)

- 🎪 **Up Circus in crisis** — Staff strike over "toxic management," direction sidelined — two weeks before the Up festival (19–29 March). Drama on and off stage. (BX1)