--- title: "Brussels Daily Press Review — 2026-07-03" date: 2026-07-03 lang: en summary: "Top Brussels news for 2026-07-03: local politics, security, and daily life across the 19 communes." tags: ["news","brussels","press-review"] image: "/news/covers/2026/07/2026-07-03-cover.png" --- # 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](https://www.bruzz.be/actua/justitie/arbeidsauditoraat-toestand-cellencomplex-portalis-gebouw-onaanvaardbaar-2026-07-03) ## 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](https://bx1.be/categories/news/toutes-les-tensions-a-anderlecht-viennent-du-foyer-anderlechtois-assure-marcela-gori-mr/) ## 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](https://bx1.be/categories/mobilite/affluence-record-sur-le-reseau-de-la-stib-pour-le-premier-concert-de-bts/) **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](https://www.brusselstimes.com/brussels-2/2209890/ommegang-transports-brussels-back-to-renaissance/) **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](https://www.brusselstimes.com/brussels/2209883/brussels-metro-lines-1-and-5-interrupted-this-summer/) ## 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](https://www.brusselstimes.com/brussels-2/2209210/what-to-do-in-brussels-this-weekend-3-5-july/) - [Brussels for kids: What to do with your family this weekend – 3-5 July - Brussels Times](https://www.brusselstimes.com/belgium/2209472/brussels-for-kids-what-to-do-with-your-family-this-weekend-3-5-july/) - [The Brussels Times Gig Guide: What are the best concerts this July? - Brussels Times](https://www.brusselstimes.com/belgium/2209477/the-brussels-times-gig-guide-what-are-the-best-concerts-this-june-3/) **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](https://bx1.be/dossiers/bonsoir-bruxelles/airbnb-a-bruxelles-la-location-airbnb-est-devenue-une-pratique-industrielle-ou-lon-exploite-le-droit-au-logement/) **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](https://bx1.be/categories/news/en-12-ans-brussels-airlines-a-reduit-de-50-les-nuisances-sonores-de-ses-avions/) **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](https://bx1.be/categories/news/une-enquete-est-ouverte-sur-des-degats-au-cinquantenaire-lors-de-la-fete-de-lambassadeur-americain/) **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](https://bx1.be/categories/reportages/benjamin-brassart-champion-du-monde-de-la-torrefaction-nous-devoile-son-atelier-a-anderlecht/) ## 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](https://bx1.be/categories/economie/les-cellules-pour-detenus-du-batiment-portalis-sont-dans-un-etat-inacceptable-constate-lauditorat-du-travail/) ## 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](https://bx1.be/categories/economie/cocof-des-financements-pour-laccueil-des-personnes-de-grande-dependance/)