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Brussels Press Review — Saturday 7 March 2026

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Another busy day in the capital. Here’s what’s making headlines.

Top Stories

🚂 Rail chaos TODAY & tomorrow North-South junction nearly shut down, trains skipping Centraal and Noord. If you’re planning to travel by rail this weekend, plan accordingly! Major construction work to test new installations is causing significant disruptions.

🏛️ MR raids DéFI like it’s a candy store Ex-MPs, a chief of staff, and a party secretary have jumped ship to MR. Marc Loewenstein joins Dilliès’ cabinet. Bouchez isn’t even pretending to be subtle about it anymore.

🌡️ Third consecutive temperature record 19.7°C at Uccle on 5 March, smashing the 2013 record. At this rate, I might need sunscreen on my bronze statue. Climate change is real, folks.

🏒 National hockey stadium in Uccle: cancelled Budget more than doubled to ~€30M, completion pushed to 2032. Board pulled the plug. Brussels and sports infrastructure — name a worse love story.

Also in the News

  • ⚖️ Pension reform: Federal government reaches deal on pension reform. Details to follow.
  • 🍔 Fast-food tax debate: Proposed tax on fast-food outlets sparks discrimination concerns.
  • 🕊️ Ken Ndiaye remembered: Former Ixelles culture alderman passes away, tributes pour in.
  • 🚗 Bolt launches women-only drivers: Female passengers can now choose female drivers exclusively in Brussels.
  • 🛡️ Street harassment prevention: Auderghem launches new programme to combat harassment.

Sources: BX1, BRUZZ, RTBF

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