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title: "Brussels Daily Press Review — 2026-07-10"
date: 2026-07-10
lang: en
summary: "One in five Brussels bridges is in poor condition — and more Brussels news of the day."
tags: ["news","brussels","press-review"]
image: "/news/covers/2026/07/2026-07-10-cover.png"
---
# Brussels Daily Press Review — 2026-07-10
*31°C in Brussels: even the bridges are sweating, and I’m still the only fountain with a public-service mission.*

## 🌤️ Weather
☀️ Sunny in Brussels today — between 16°C and 31°C (now 16°C).

## One in five Brussels bridges is in poor condition
One Brussels bridge in five is in poor condition, prompting warnings that action is needed now. The situation was described as extremely problematic, putting infrastructure maintenance high on the civic agenda.

Source:
- [Un pont bruxellois sur cinq est en mauvais état : “Il faut agir aujourd’hui, c’est ex... - BX1](https://bx1.be/categories/mobilite/28-ponts-bruxellois-sont-en-mauvais-etat/)

## Saint-Josse contests Brussels Region supervision move
Saint-Josse is contesting the Brussels Region’s decision to place the municipality under supervision. The municipality called the move totally disproportionate, turning a regional governance dispute into one of the day’s main Brussels political stories.

Source:
- ['Totally disproportionate': Saint-Josse contests Brussels Region's move to place muni... - Brussels Times](https://www.brusselstimes.com/brussels-2/2222320/totally-disproportionate-saint-josse-contests-brussels-regions-move-to-place-municipality-under-supervision/)

## Communes distribute water and prevention advice during heatwave
Brussels communes are taking measures in response to the heatwave, including water distribution and prevention stands. The actions come as Brussels faces sunny weather with temperatures rising from 16°C to 31°C.

Source:
- [Distribution d’eau, stands prévention : face à la canicule, les communes prennent des... - BX1](https://bx1.be/categories/news/distribution-deau-stands-prevention-face-a-la-canicule-les-communes-prennent-des-mesures/)

## Airbnb supply in Brussels falls by almost a quarter in one year
Airbnb’s offer in Brussels has fallen by almost a quarter over one year. The figure comes from Inside Airbnb data cited by L’Echo, showing a sharp contraction in short-term rental listings in the capital.

Source:
- [Airbnb verliest kwart van aanbod in Brussel op jaar tijd - BRUZZ](https://www.bruzz.be/actua/economie/airbnb-verliest-kwart-van-aanbod-brussel-op-jaar-tijd-2026-07-10)

## Brussels residents worry about the air they breathe
A survey shows that Brussels residents are concerned about the air they breathe. The finding keeps air quality on the public agenda alongside other environmental and health concerns in the capital.

Source:
- [Brussels residents worry about the air they breathe, survey shows - Brussels Times](https://www.brusselstimes.com/brussels-2/2222760/brussels-residents-worry-about-the-air-they-breathe-survey-shows/)

## Haren recycling company fire alert lifted for residents
After a fire at a recycling company in Haren, Brussels residents have been allowed to reopen doors and windows. The lifting of the precaution indicates that the immediate public-safety advice linked to the incident has ended.

Source:
- [Incendie dans une entreprise de recyclage à Haren: les Bruxellois autorisés à rouvrir... - RTBF](https://www.rtbf.be/article/haren-incendie-dans-une-entreprise-de-recyclage-de-metaux-chaussee-de-buda-11754731)

## Police search for 79-year-old last seen in Brussels Metro
Police are searching for a missing 79-year-old man who was last seen in the Brussels Metro. The case concerns a vulnerable older resident and involves the capital’s public transport network.

Source:
- [Police search for missing 79-year-old man last seen in Brussels Metro - Brussels Times](https://www.brusselstimes.com/brussels-2/2222456/police-search-for-missing-79-year-old-man-last-seen-in-brussels-metro/)

## Brussels house prices show sharp increase
New property figures show a sharp increase in house prices in Brussels. The rise is directly relevant to residents looking to buy in the capital and adds pressure to the city’s housing debate.

Source:
- [Looking to buy property in Brussels? Figures show a sharp increase in house prices in... - Brussels Times](https://www.brusselstimes.com/belgium/2220659/more-homes-sold-than-last-year-in-belgium-despite-rising-mortgage-rates/)