The Brussels Newsbrief
Sunday, 5 July 2026
☀️ Sunny in Brussels today — between 16°C and 23°C (now 18°C).
Anderlechtse Haard faces possible regional takeover after clientelism inquiry
A regional takeover of the Anderlechtse Haard housing company is now on the table as the inquiry into clientelism continues. Committee chair Lotfi Mostefa (PS) and former board chair Safouane Akremi (Vooruit) testified this week and both denied any favoritism, while the Pano investigation remains politically central to the case.
Brussels reactivates heat warning phase after two days
Brussels has reactivated the warning phase of its strong heat plan after two days. Museums may also be used as free cooling spaces during heatwaves, giving residents a place to cool down during periods of high temperatures.
Twenty Brussels local officials fined over transparency failures
Twenty local officials in Brussels have been fined for failing to meet transparency obligations. The sanctions target elected or appointed local mandate-holders who did not comply with disclosure rules.
Six people evacuated after apartment fire at Peterbos in Anderlecht
An important fire broke out at Peterbos in Anderlecht. Six people were evacuated from a Brussels apartment fire linked to the incident.
Meiser roundabout redesign moves forward after years of delays
The long-delayed redesign of the Meiser roundabout is moving forward. The project targets one of Brussels' most disliked mobility bottlenecks, often nicknamed Place Misère.
Illegal dumping turns Avenue Louise pedestrian tunnel into rubbish hotspot
Illegal dumping has turned the Avenue Louise pedestrian tunnel into a rubbish hotspot. The problem affects a key pedestrian passage in one of Brussels' busiest areas.
New Parkway inaugurated in northern Brussels
A new Parkway has been inaugurated in northern Brussels. The project adds a new public space connection in the north of the city.