The Brussels Newsbrief
Wednesday, 24 June 2026
TL;DR
Main Brussels stories today:
- Public-service strike hits Brussels streets and bins
- Brussels expands heatwave measures
- A new 24/7 veterinary clinic opens in Watermael-Boitsfort
Brussels: ☀️ +33°C
Society
Brussels expands heatwave measures. Temperatures are climbing again, with forecasts reaching up to 37°C this Wednesday. Brussels is stepping up support for vulnerable residents, while Anderlecht has cancelled its Saturday street market because of the heatwave.
A new 24/7 veterinary clinic opens in Watermael-Boitsfort. A state-of-the-art veterinary clinic has opened in Watermael-Boitsfort and will operate around the clock, responding to what its backers describe as a real local need.
Economy & Labour
Public-service strike hits Brussels streets and bins. Brussels public-service and non-profit sector workers took to the streets, while Tuesday’s public-sector strike disrupted rubbish collections across the capital.