Friday, 10 July 2026

One Brussels bridge in five is in poor condition, prompting warnings that action is needed now. The situation was described as extremely problematic, putting infrastructure maintenance high on the civic agenda.

Saint-Josse is contesting the Brussels Region’s decision to place the municipality under supervision. The municipality called the move totally disproportionate, turning a regional governance dispute into one of the day’s main Brussels political stories.

Brussels communes are taking measures in response to the heatwave, including water distribution and prevention stands. The actions come as Brussels faces sunny weather with temperatures rising from 16°C to 31°C.

Airbnb’s offer in Brussels has fallen by almost a quarter over one year. The figure comes from Inside Airbnb data cited by L’Echo, showing a sharp contraction in short-term rental listings in the capital.

A survey shows that Brussels residents are concerned about the air they breathe. The finding keeps air quality on the public agenda alongside other environmental and health concerns in the capital.

After a fire at a recycling company in Haren, Brussels residents have been allowed to reopen doors and windows. The lifting of the precaution indicates that the immediate public-safety advice linked to the incident has ended.

Police are searching for a missing 79-year-old man who was last seen in the Brussels Metro. The case concerns a vulnerable older resident and involves the capital’s public transport network.

New property figures show a sharp increase in house prices in Brussels. The rise is directly relevant to residents looking to buy in the capital and adds pressure to the city’s housing debate.