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title: "Brussels Daily Press Review — 2026-07-09" date: 2026-07-09 lang: en summary: "June heatwave caused 159 additional deaths in Brussels — and more Brussels news of the day." tags: ["news","brussels","press-review"] image: "/news/covers/2026/07/2026-07-09-cover.png"
Brussels Daily Press Review — 2026-07-09
Sunny 29°C? Brussels is frying so hard even my fountain asked for a hydration break.
🌤️ Weather
☀️ Sunny in Brussels today — between 15°C and 29°C (now 15°C).
June heatwave caused 159 additional deaths in Brussels
The June heatwave caused 159 additional deaths in Brussels. The capital is now on high alert during a second heatwave, with sunny weather today and temperatures between 15°C and 29°C.
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- La vague de chaleur a fait 159 décès supplémentaires à Bruxelles en juin - BX1
- Brussels on high alert amid second heatwave - Brussels Times
Recycling plant fire in Haren disrupts traffic and sends one person to hospital
A major fire broke out at a recycling company in Haren, in north Brussels. One person was hospitalised and traffic was disrupted, while residents were initially told to close doors and windows before later being allowed to reopen them.
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- Incendie dans une entreprise de recyclage à Haren: les Bruxellois autorisés à rouvrir... - RTBF
- Person hospitalised and traffic disrupted after fire at recycling plant in north Brus... - Brussels Times
- Residents told to close windows as huge fire breaks out at recycling plant in north B... - Brussels Times
Vivaqua starts months-long works under Boulevard Lambermont
Vivaqua has begun a major construction project under Boulevard Lambermont. Disruption is expected for several months while the works are carried out.
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Three people injured after being hit by a car in Molenbeek
Three people were injured in a road accident in Molenbeek-Saint-Jean after being hit by a car. The incident took place in the Brussels commune and required emergency response.
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- Trois blessés dans un accident de la route à Molenbeek-Saint-Jean - RTBF
- Three people injured after being hit by a car in Molenbeek - Brussels Times
Brussels to update professional card process for non-EU freelancers
Brussels is preparing a revamp of the professional card process used by non-EU citizens who want to work as freelancers. The update concerns the regional work permit procedure for self-employed foreign workers.
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House prices rise sharply in Brussels
New figures show a sharp increase in house prices in Brussels. The rise affects people looking to buy property in the capital, where housing affordability remains a major civic issue.
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National Day festivities planned at Cinquantenaire and across Brussels
Brussels is preparing National Day celebrations at the Cinquantenaire. The programme includes a ball, moules-frites, festivities in the park, a parade, a concert and fireworks.
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- Bal et moules-frites, fête au Parc, défilé, concert, feu d’artifice: voici le program... - BX1
- Brussels prepares for National Day festivities at the Cinquantenaire - Brussels Times
Help4trees petition puts Brussels tree protection before parliament
The Help4trees collective was heard by Brussels MPs after submitting a petition on tree protection. The group’s message was that protecting trees means protecting the city.
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