--- title: "Brussels Daily Press Review — 2026-09-11" date: 2026-09-11 lang: en summary: "Brussels addiction care places frozen for three years as waits hit 11 months — and more Brussels news of the day." tags: ["news","brussels","press-review"] image: "/news/covers/2026/09/2026-09-11-cover.png" --- # Brussels Daily Press Review — 2026-09-11 *Clouds over Brussels, rents over €1,400 — even my fountain is wondering if it can afford the Sablon.* ## TL;DR Main Brussels stories today: - Brussels has had no increase in residential addiction care places for three years, even as the city faces persistent drug-related violence. - The average rent in Brussels reached €1,401 per month in the first half of the year. - The Saint-Gilles municipal council adopted a motion on public safety and the fight against organised crime on Thursday evening. - The Metro 3 works under the Palais du Midi are under fresh pressure, with criticism aimed at STIB over the handling and social costs of the construction site. ## 🌤️ Weather ☁️ Cloudy in Brussels today — between 13°C and 21°C (now 13°C). ## Brussels addiction care places frozen for three years as waits hit 11 months Brussels has had no increase in residential addiction care places for three years, even as the city faces persistent drug-related violence. Waiting times now run up to eleven months, according to figures shared by Benjamin Dalle. Source: - [Brussel wacht al drie jaar op nieuwe plaatsen in verslavingszorg - BRUZZ](https://www.bruzz.be/actua/gezondheid/brussel-wacht-al-drie-jaar-op-nieuwe-plaatsen-verslavingszorg-2026-09-11) ## Average Brussels rent passes €1,400 for the first time The average rent in Brussels reached €1,401 per month in the first half of the year. It is the first time the average has crossed the €1,400 mark. Sources: - [Le loyer moyen à Bruxelles dépasse pour la première fois les 1.400 euros - BX1](https://bx1.be/categories/economie/le-loyer-moyen-a-bruxelles-depasse-pour-la-premiere-fois-les-1-400-euros/) - [Gemiddelde huurprijs voor eerst boven kaap van 1.400 euro - BRUZZ](https://www.bruzz.be/actua/samenleving/gemiddelde-huurprijs-brussel-voor-eerst-boven-kaap-van-1400-euro-2026-09-11) ## Saint-Gilles backs motion against organised crime The Saint-Gilles municipal council adopted a motion on public safety and the fight against organised crime on Thursday evening. The majority proposal from PS and Ecolo/Groen passed with 27 votes in favour and one abstention. Source: - [Sint-Gillis neemt motie aan in strijd tegen georganiseerde misdaad - BRUZZ](https://www.bruzz.be/actua/veiligheid/sint-gillis-neemt-motie-aan-strijd-tegen-georganiseerde-misdaad-2026-09-11) ## Metro 3 works under Palais du Midi face renewed criticism The Metro 3 works under the Palais du Midi are under fresh pressure, with criticism aimed at STIB over the handling and social costs of the construction site. The City of Brussels and STIB also said they have no knowledge of anti-aircraft shelters under the building. Sources: - [Métro 3 sous le Palais du Midi : “La Stib a merdé et elle doit assumer, il faut arrêt... - BX1](https://bx1.be/categories/politique/metro-3-sous-le-palais-du-midi-la-stib-a-merde-et-elle-doit-assumer-il-faut-arreter-les-frais-sociaux-de-ce-chantier/) - [Palais du Midi : des abris antiaériens existent-ils sous le bâtiment ? La Ville de Br... - BX1](https://bx1.be/categories/reportages/palais-du-midi-des-abris-antiaeriens-existent-ils-sous-le-batiment-la-ville-de-bruxelles-et-la-stib-nen-ont-pas-connaissance/) ## Council of State asks Brussels to better justify Low Emission Zone pass The Council of State has demanded stronger justification for a pass linked to Brussels' Low Emission Zone. The issue concerns the legal reasoning behind access to the zone. Source: - [Council of State demands stronger justification for pass in Brussels' Low Emission Zone - Brussels Times](https://www.brusselstimes.com/brussels/2311722/council-of-state-demands-stronger-justification-for-pass-in-low-emission-zone-brussels/) ## Hot school meals drop sharply at one Brussels school One Brussels school says the number of pupils taking a hot meal has fallen from 340 to 75 at the start of the school year. The drop comes as school meal access becomes a sharper concern for families and schools. Source: - [Repas scolaires : “De 340 élèves qui prenaient le repas chaud, je suis passé à 75 pou... - BX1](https://bx1.be/categories/news/repas-scolaires-de-340-eleves-qui-prenaient-le-repas-chaud-je-suis-passe-a-75-pour-cette-rentree/) ## Brussels-South Kalashnikov suspects remanded in custody Suspects in the Brussels-South Kalashnikov case have been remanded in custody. The case adds to public safety concerns around weapons and violence in the city. Source: - [Suspects in Brussels-South Kalashnikov case remanded in custody - Brussels Times](https://www.brusselstimes.com/belgium/2312610/suspects-in-brussels-south-kalashnikov-case-remanded-in-custody/) ## Drought threatens rare fire salamanders in the Sonian Forest A dry spring and warm summer are putting the Brussels Region's only fire salamander population under pressure in the Sonian Forest. A dry year is considered a lost year for the species' reproduction. Source: - [Vuursalamander: droogte bedreigt zeldzame amfibie in Zoniënwoud - BRUZZ](https://www.bruzz.be/actua/biodiversiteit/vuursalamander-droogte-bedreigt-zeldzame-amfibie-zonienwoud-2026-09-11)