The Brussels Newsbrief
Wednesday, 4 March 2026
๐ IN THE NEWS
๐ King Philippe visits homeless org Diogenes โ Accompanied by mayor Close, the King was "touched by your work." Brussels royalty meets Brussels reality. (BRUZZ)
๐ญ 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)
โฝ 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)
๐ฅ 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)
๐๏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)
๐ 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)
๐ช Up Circus in crisis โ Staff strike over "toxic management," direction sidelined โ two weeks before the Up festival (19โ29 March). Drama on and off stage. (BX1)
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