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title: "Brussels Daily Press Review — 2026-07-28"
date: 2026-07-28
lang: en
summary: "Brussels firefighters suspend strike but keep pressure on — and more Brussels news of the day."
tags: ["news","brussels","press-review"]
image: "/news/covers/2026/07/2026-07-28-cover.png"
---
# Brussels Daily Press Review — 2026-07-28
*Clear skies, 32°C, and 50,000 speeding tickets: Brussels is hot, but your right foot is hotter.*

## 🌤️ Weather
☀️ Clear in Brussels today — between 14°C and 32°C (now 15°C).

## Brussels firefighters suspend strike but keep pressure on
Brussels firefighters' unions have suspended their strike but are keeping their strike notice in place. They warn action can resume if their demands are not met, leaving pressure on the city's emergency services unresolved.

Sources:
- [Pompiers bruxellois: les syndicats suspendent la grève mais maintiennent le préavis - BX1](https://bx1.be/categories/news/pompiers-bruxellois-les-syndicats-suspendent-la-greve-mais-maintiennent-le-preavis/)
- [Brussels firefighters call off strike but warn they will resume if demands aren't met - Brussels Times](https://www.brusselstimes.com/brussels/2247416/brussels-firefighters-call-off-strike-but-warn-they-will-resume-if-demands-arent-met/)

## Investigation opened after fatal Schaerbeek fire
An involuntary manslaughter investigation has been opened after a deadly fire in Schaerbeek. The case concerns the fatal blaze and is now in the hands of investigators.

Sources:
- [Une enquête pour homicide involontaire ouverte après l’incendie mortel à Schaerbeek - BX1](https://bx1.be/categories/news/une-enquete-pour-homicide-involontaire-ouverte-apres-lincendie-mortel-a-schaerbeek/)
- [Involuntary manslaughter investigation opened following deadly fire in Schaerbeek - Brussels Times](https://www.brusselstimes.com/brussels-2/2247667/manslaughter-investigation-opened-following-deadly-fire-in-apartment-building-in-schaerbeek/)

## Brussels police issued nearly 50,000 speeding tickets in spring blitz
Brussels police recorded nearly 50,000 speeding offences during a spring enforcement operation. The figures point to a major speeding problem on the capital's roads during the blitz.

Sources:
- [Près de 50.000 excès de vitesse constatés par la police de Bruxelles au printemps - BX1](https://bx1.be/categories/news/pres-de-50-000-exces-de-vitesse-constates-par-la-police-de-bruxelles-au-printemps/)
- [Police in Brussels issued nearly 50,000 speeding tickets in springtime blitz - Brussels Times](https://www.brusselstimes.com/belgium/2247704/police-in-brussels-issued-nearly-50000-speeding-tickets-in-springtime-blitz/)

## Second Car-Free Sunday date chosen, but not everyone is pleased
A date has been found for a second car-free day in Brussels. The plan is already drawing objections, showing that even a traffic-free city day remains politically sensitive.

Source:
- [Une date trouvée pour une deuxième journée sans voiture à Bruxelles, sans ravir tout... - BX1](https://bx1.be/categories/mobilite/une-date-trouvee-pour-une-deuxieme-journee-sans-voiture-a-bruxelles/)

## Actiris opens study space in Saint-Josse's Astro Tower
Actiris has opened a study space in the Astro Tower in Saint-Josse. The new space adds a public study option in a central Brussels office tower.

Source:
- [Actiris opens study space in the Astro Tower in Saint-Josse - Brussels Times](https://www.brusselstimes.com/belgium/2247776/actiris-opens-study-space-in-the-astro-tower-in-saint-josse/)

## Brussels bees are suffering in the drought
Bees in Brussels are also feeling the effects of the current drought. The dry conditions are putting pressure on urban nature as temperatures rise in the capital.

Source:
- [À Bruxelles, les abeilles aussi souffrent de la sécheresse - BX1](https://bx1.be/categories/news/a-bruxelles-les-abeilles-aussi-souffrent-de-la-secheresse/)

## Brussels Airport extends Tomorrowland welcome for returning festivalgoers
Tomorrowland festivities are continuing at Brussels Airport ahead of the return of festivalgoers. The airport is extending the festival atmosphere as travellers come back through the capital's main airport.

Source:
- [Tomorrowland joue les prolongations à Brussels Airport avant le retour des festivaliers - BX1](https://bx1.be/categories/news/tomorrowland-joue-les-prolongations-a-brussels-airport-avant-le-retour-des-festivaliers/)