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title: "Brussels Daily Press Review — 2026-08-21"
date: 2026-08-21
lang: en
summary: "Brussels shootings hit 57 in seven months, with 2 dead and 21 wounded — and more Brussels news of the day."
tags: ["news","brussels","press-review"]
image: "/news/covers/2026/08/2026-08-21-cover.png"
---
# Brussels Daily Press Review — 2026-08-21
*Cloudy Brussels, 13 to 21 degrees: even the weather is queueing politely at the commune counter.*

## TL;DR
Main Brussels stories today:
- **Brussels shootings hit 57 in seven months, with 2 dead and 21 wounded.** Federal police registered 57 shootings across the 19 Brussels communes between 1 January and 31 July 2026.
- An asylum centre is set to move to Uccle after a judicial decision overturned protests against the relocation.
- Dozens of asylum seekers were arrested after being summoned to the Foreigners Office.
- Schaerbeek is calling for a permanent solution to camps along the E40.

## 🌤️ Weather
☁️ Overcast in Brussels today — between 13°C and 21°C (now 13°C).

## Brussels shootings hit 57 in seven months, with 2 dead and 21 wounded
Federal police registered 57 shootings across the 19 Brussels communes between 1 January and 31 July 2026. The incidents left two people dead and 21 wounded, putting the city on course for a new record number of shootings.

Source:
- [Nieuw record aantal schietpartijen in aantocht: 57 gevallen tussen 1 januari en 31 juli - BRUZZ](https://www.bruzz.be/actua/samenleving/nieuw-record-aantal-schietpartijen-aantocht-57-gevallen-tussen-1-januari-en-31-juli-2026-08-21)

## Asylum centre set to move to Uccle after court overturns protests
An asylum centre is set to move to Uccle after a judicial decision overturned protests against the relocation. The decision clears the way for the long-delayed move.

Source:
- [Asylum centre to finally move to Uccle following judicial decision overturning protests - Brussels Times](https://www.brusselstimes.com/belgium/2280508/asylum-centre-to-finally-move-to-uccle-following-judicial-decision-overturning-protests/)

## Dozens of asylum seekers arrested after Foreigners Office summonses
Dozens of asylum seekers were arrested after being summoned to the Foreigners Office. The arrests add to pressure around asylum reception and migration enforcement in Brussels.

Source:
- [Des dizaines de demandeurs d’asile arrêtés après avoir été convoqués à l’Office des é... - BX1](https://bx1.be/categories/news/des-dizaines-de-demandeurs-dasile-arretes-apres-avoir-ete-convoques-a-loffice-des-etrangers/)

## Schaerbeek seeks lasting fix for camps along the E40
Schaerbeek is calling for a permanent solution to camps along the E40. The commune wants the issue handled beyond temporary responses along the motorway corridor.

Source:
- [Campements le long de l’E40: Schaerbeek réclame une solution pérenne - BX1](https://bx1.be/categories/news/campements-le-long-de-le40-schaerbeek-reclame-une-solution-perenne/)

## Saint-Gilles faces major traffic disruption as new works phase begins
A new construction phase is starting in Saint-Gilles, bringing major traffic disruptions. Residents and drivers should expect mobility changes around the works zone.

Source:
- [Major traffic disruptions in Saint-Gilles as new construction phase starts - Brussels Times](https://www.brusselstimes.com/brussels/2280364/major-traffic-disruptions-in-saint-gilles-as-new-construction-phase-starts/)

## North Station tower plans draw criticism from passenger groups
Passenger organisations are criticising future plans for Brussels North Station, saying they would make the station worse than before. The NOR project includes four new towers at the front of the station.

Source:
- [Reizigersorganisaties misnoegd over toekomstplannen Noordstation: ‘Slechter dan voorh... - BRUZZ](https://www.bruzz.be/actua/mobiliteit/reizigersorganisaties-misnoegd-over-toekomstplannen-noordstation-slechter-dan-voorheen-2026-08-21)

## Public inquiry opens on Infrabel rail production site revamp in Haren
The redevelopment project for Infrabel's rail production site in Haren has entered public inquiry. The consultation concerns plans to reorganise the rail infrastructure production site.

Source:
- [Haren : le projet de réaménagement du site de production des rails d’Infrabel à l’enq... - BX1](https://bx1.be/categories/news/haren-le-projet-de-reamenagement-du-site-de-production-des-rails-dinfrabel-a-lenquete-publique/)

## French-speaking schools reopen next week amid continuing tensions
French-speaking schools reopen next week, with tensions still unresolved. The new school year begins against a backdrop of continued pressure in the education system.

Source:
- [French-speaking schools reopen next week, but tensions remain - Brussels Times](https://www.brusselstimes.com/brussels/2279256/french-speaking-schools-reopen-next-week-but-tensions-remain/)