The Brussels Newsbrief
Monday, 13 July 2026
☀️ Sunny in Brussels today — between 15°C and 31°C (now 15°C).
Court decision delays transfer to future Fedasil centre in Uccle
The transfer to the future Fedasil asylum reception centre in Uccle has been postponed after a court decision. The case concerns asylum and migration policy and the planned move toward the Uccle site.
Brussels residents may reopen windows after Haren recycling fire
After a fire at a recycling company in Haren, Brussels residents have been told they may reopen doors and windows. The instruction follows the earlier precautions linked to the industrial fire.
Thirty residents evacuated after launderette fire in Schaerbeek
Around thirty residents were temporarily evacuated after a fire in a building with a large launderette in Schaerbeek’s Helmet district. The Brussels fire brigade spokesperson gave the update during the night from Sunday to Monday.
Three people injured in road accident in Molenbeek-Saint-Jean
Three people were injured in a road accident in Molenbeek-Saint-Jean. The incident adds to the day’s local safety news in Brussels.
VGC president calls for a Brussels residents’ council
The president of the Flemish Community Commission wants to create a “council of Brussels residents”. The proposal would add a new participatory body to Brussels civic life.
French Community backs future House for arts workers
The Wallonia-Brussels Federation has approved the creation of the future House for arts workers. The project is aimed at workers in the arts sector.
Festival Afrodisiac marks its 20th edition at Bois de la Cambre
Festival Afrodisiac is holding its 20th edition at Bois de la Cambre. The event is part of Brussels’ summer cultural calendar.
Quai d’Été returns to the canal for a second edition
Quai d’Été is returning to the Brussels canal for a second edition. The summer event brings another canal-side cultural and leisure fixture back to the city.