Brussels Daily Press Review — 2026-07-24
Brussels Daily Press Review — 2026-07-24
Clouds, drought alerts and a firefighter strike: Brussels is hot, dry, and still arguing over who holds the hose.
🌤️ Weather
⛅ Partly cloudy in Brussels today — between 12°C and 27°C (now 13°C).
Brussels firefighters keep strike despite government service boost
Brussels firefighters’ unions are maintaining their strike despite new measures from the Brussels Government to boost fire brigade services. The strike has intensified after talks collapsed, with unions warning that authorities are “playing with fire” amid the fallout.
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- Les syndicats des pompiers bruxellois maintiennent la grève malgré les nouvelles mesu… - BX1
- Brussels Government boosts fire brigade services but strike will continue - Brussels Times
- ‘They are playing with fire’, say Brussels firefighters unions amid strike fallout - Brussels Times
- Brussels Fire Brigade strike intensifies as talks collapse - Brussels Times
Yellow drought alert activated as Brussels urges less tap water use
Brussels has activated yellow drought level and residents are being urged to moderate tap water use. Certain uses of water should be avoided while the alert is in place.
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- Le niveau jaune de sécheresse activé à Bruxelles : certains usages de l’eau à éviter - BX1
- Brussels residents urged to moderate tap water use after drought alert - Brussels Times
Property tax rise will be sharpest in eight Brussels municipalities
Property tax increases in Brussels will be sharpest in eight municipalities. The measure directly affects homeowners in the capital and adds pressure to local household budgets.
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Summer public transport disruptions hit north Brussels
Public transport in north Brussels faces summer disruptions. Residents and commuters using the area are being warned to check routes before travelling.
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Guy Vanhengel appointed head of Brussels-Capital housing company
Guy Vanhengel has been appointed president of the Housing Company of the Brussels-Capital Region. The role places him at the head of a key regional housing institution.
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Brussels expands access to public toilets
Brussels is expanding access to public restrooms. The change affects a basic public service used by residents, visitors and people moving around the city.
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One person stabbed near Brussels-Midi station
One person was stabbed near Brussels-Midi station. The incident took place around one of the capital’s busiest transport hubs.
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Saint-Josse reverses traffic flow on Rue de l’Artichaut for three months
Saint-Josse is reversing the direction of traffic on Rue de l’Artichaut for three months. The temporary change affects local circulation in the commune.
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