The Brussels Newsbrief
Monday, 3 August 2026
☀️ Clear in Brussels today — between 19°C and 37°C (now 20°C).
Brussels starts the week under an orange heat alert
Brussels is under an orange heat alert as the week begins with temperatures above 30°C. The capital is expected to reach up to 36°C on Monday.
Violent incident at Bourse premetro leaves two injured
Two people were injured in a violent incident at Bourse premetro station in central Brussels. Tram lines 4 and 10 resumed service after the disruption.
Machete attack in Anderlecht triggers investigation
A person was attacked with a machete in Anderlecht overnight. An investigation is under way into the assault.
Major Quatre-Bras works begin, with new cycle lane due by 2028
A major construction project is starting at Quatre-Bras. The works include a new cycle lane, with construction scheduled to run until 2028.
Brussels keeps losing residents in interregional moves
Nearly 75,000 Belgians changed region in 2025. Brussels continued to lose inhabitants through these interregional moves.
Brussels Parliament examines rise of no-kids venues
The Brussels Parliament is examining the rise of venues in the capital that exclude children. The issue concerns the growing presence of “no kids” establishments in Brussels.
Roofer seriously injured after fall from Brussels scaffolding
A roofer was seriously injured after falling from scaffolding in Brussels. The accident involved work at height on a building site.