The Brussels Newsbrief
Tuesday, 14 July 2026
☀️ Clear in Brussels today — between 17°C and 33°C (now 18°C).
Brussels City steps up heat protections for vulnerable residents
Brussels City is strengthening measures to protect the most vulnerable people during the heat. Residential care homes are increasing medical monitoring and will check residents' body temperature in the morning and evening.
Uccle asylum centre still worries residents and the mayor
The planned opening of a Fedasil centre in Uccle continues to cause concern in a neighbourhood described as one where everyone knows each other. Uccle's mayor says the commune was not consulted beforehand.
Four Brussels tram lines face severe delays after cable damage
Four Brussels tram lines are suffering severe delays because of cable damage. The disruption affects mobility in the city today.
Associations try to block sale of public buildings in two communes
Associations are moving to block the sale of public buildings in Woluwe-Saint-Lambert and Schaerbeek. The buildings concerned are public assets in two Brussels communes.
Anderlecht housing body heads toward less politicised allocations
The Anderlecht majority is moving toward a reform of allocation rules at the Foyer anderlechtois. The stated direction is to make assignments less politicised.
Brussels residents can reopen windows after Haren recycling fire
After a fire at a recycling company in Haren, Brussels residents have been authorised to reopen doors and windows. The warning linked to the fire has therefore been lifted.
Two people charged after robbery near Brussels-North station
Two people have been charged with robbery near Brussels-North station. The case concerns an incident around one of the capital's major transport hubs.
Mont-de-piété records a peak year for pawn loans
Brussels' Mont-de-piété has recorded a record year for pawn loans. The public pawn-lending institution offers loans secured by pledged items.