Brussels Daily Press Review — 2026-07-16
Brussels Daily Press Review — 2026-07-16
Clear skies, 30°C, and still Brussels finds a way to make hot air a governance file. Pschitt.
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☀️ Clear in Brussels today — between 17°C and 30°C (now 15°C).
Asylum reception plan for Brussels cut again to 1,000 places
Asylum and Migration Minister Anneleen Van Bossuyt has further reduced the Brussels Deal for asylum seekers without a place in the regular reception network. After already cutting 300 of the planned 2,000 places last week, she is now bringing the capacity down to 1,000 places.
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OXY fire probe focuses on possible lift failure after six deaths
Six people died in the fire at the OXY building in central Brussels: five Belgians and one Romanian national. Investigators are examining a possible lift failure, and trade unions are organising a commemoration moment on Friday.
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- Incendie du bâtiment OXY : un moment de commémoration organisé vendredi par des syndi… - BX1
- Incendie du bâtiment OXY: au cœur des investigations, une possible défaillance de l’a… - BX1
- Five Belgians and a Romanian national died in OXY building fire in central Brussels - Brussels Times
Flemish-language school rules in Brussels to be enforced more strictly
Language requirements for parents in Dutch-speaking education in Brussels will be assessed more strictly. The change follows an urgent decree amendment approved on Wednesday by the Flemish Parliament.
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- Taalvoorwaarden in Brussels Nederlandstalig onderwijs worden strenger gehandhaafd - BRUZZ
- Language requirement for Flemish education in Brussels to be assessed more strictly - Brussels Times
Inquiry commission delivers recommendations on Anderlecht housing body
The inquiry commission into the Foyer anderlechtois has handed over its recommendations. The case concerns the public housing body in Anderlecht.
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Ixelles mayor condemns court green light for far-right demonstration
The mayor of Ixelles has condemned a court ruling authorising a far-right demonstration in the municipality. The decision allows the demonstration to go ahead in Ixelles.
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Fedasil centre in Uccle backed by petition with over 1,300 signatures
A petition supporting the future Fedasil centre in Uccle has gathered more than 1,300 signatures. The centre is planned in the commune amid the wider pressure on asylum reception capacity.
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Major clean-up targets illegal dumping around Brussels Midi station
Net Brussel and Saint-Gilles are carrying out a major cleanliness action around Brussels Midi station. Local residents had repeatedly raised the alarm about extensive illegal dumping in the neighbourhood.
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Climate crisis victims monument launched in Brussels
A monument dedicated to victims of the climate crisis is being built in Brussels. The project has now been launched in the city.
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