The Brussels Newsbrief
Wednesday, 8 July 2026
⛅ Partly Cloudy in Brussels today — between 17°C and 27°C (now 18°C).
Brussels approves €220 million climate plan for vulnerable households
Brussels has agreed a €220 million climate transition plan aimed at vulnerable households. The measure puts public money behind helping residents most exposed to the costs and effects of the climate transition.
Lambermont Avenue closed toward Meiser until the end of October
Works start this Wednesday on busy Lambermont Avenue. The road will be fully closed in the direction of Meiser until the end of October, in a major and unexpectedly announced construction site.
Problem metro trains causing vibrations to be replaced by October
Metro trains identified as causing vibration problems will be replaced by October. Woluwe-Saint-Lambert has also secured a settlement over metro noise nuisance in Brussels.
Brussels keeps reinforced heat vigilance during new hot spell
Brussels is maintaining reinforced vigilance during a new episode of heat. Residents face a partly cloudy day with temperatures between 17°C and 27°C, with 18°C in the morning.
Brussels residents denounce tripling of flights over the city
Brussels residents are criticising the so-called “Crucke route” after a tripling of air traffic over the city. The issue puts aircraft noise and flight paths back on the Brussels civic agenda.
Old Brussels motorway transformed into a green urban boulevard
An old Brussels motorway has been transformed into a green urban boulevard. The change replaces road infrastructure with a greener urban layout in the city.
Louise pedestrian tunnel cleared of 2.7 tonnes of waste
A cleaning operation at Louise removed 2.7 tonnes of waste from the pedestrian tunnel. The intervention targeted a heavily used public passage in central Brussels.
Kanal museum fire will not delay opening of cultural space
The fire at the Kanal museum will not delay the opening of the cultural space. The opening schedule remains in place despite the incident.