The Brussels Newsbrief

Wednesday, 4 March 2026

๐Ÿ“‹ IN THE NEWS

  • ๐Ÿ‘‘ King Philippe visits homeless org Diogenes โ€” Accompanied by mayor Close, the King was "touched by your work." Brussels royalty meets Brussels reality. (BRUZZ)

  • ๐ŸŽญ Farewell to Josรฉ van Dam on 9 March โ€” Legendary Belgian opera bass-baritone gets his ceremony at Saints-Michel-et-Gudule cathedral. A giant of Belgian culture. (RTBF)

  • โšฝ RWDM docked 3 points โ€” Belgian FA punishes the Brussels club for financial woes. Harsh, but the books don't balance themselves. (BRUZZ ยท RTBF)

  • ๐Ÿ”ฅ Zakaria (15) leaves burn centre โ€” The Anderlecht teen who was set on fire in January has finally left hospital. Long road ahead, but good news. (BRUZZ)

  • ๐Ÿ—๏ธ Schuman roundabout works to finish by autumn โ€” Minister Quintin promises the EU quarter's eternal construction site will wrap up. We'll believe it when we see it. (BRUZZ)

  • ๐Ÿ“š Bruxella 1238: the secrets under the Bourse โ€” New book explores the archaeological site beneath the Brussels Stock Exchange. 800 years of history under your feet. (BX1)

  • ๐ŸŽช Up Circus in crisis โ€” Staff strike over "toxic management," direction sidelined โ€” two weeks before the Up festival (19โ€“29 March). Drama on and off stage. (BX1)

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