The Brussels Newsbrief
Thursday, 6 August 2026
☀️ Clear in Brussels today — between 13°C and 25°C (now 13°C).
AXA’s Brussels headquarters closed after water contamination
AXA’s Brussels headquarters has been closed for several days after propylene glycol contamination was found in the water. The closure affects the Brussels site while the water issue is being handled.
Two suspects remain detained after violent altercation at Bourse station
Two suspects involved in a violent altercation at Bourse station remain in detention. The case concerns a safety incident in one of central Brussels’ busiest metro areas.
Tram lines 8 and 25 disrupted after tree falls on overhead line
Tram lines 8 and 25 were interrupted after a tree fell onto an overhead power line. The disruption affected Brussels tram service on both lines.
Around 100 trees threatened by Louis Bertrand Avenue redevelopment
The redevelopment of Avenue Louis Bertrand could lead to the felling of around 100 trees. The plan has become an environmental and urban-planning issue in Brussels.
Drought raises warning over falling branches in the forest
Dry conditions have prompted a warning about falling branches in the forest. Brussels residents heading into wooded areas are being urged to watch for branch falls linked to the drought.
Brussels jobseekers eligible for benefits fell 40% in July
The number of Brussels jobseekers eligible for benefits fell by 40% in July. The drop concerns people registered as jobseekers in the Brussels labour market.
Brussels councillor accused over opaque concert ticket system
A Brussels councillor has been accused of cronyism over the distribution of concert tickets. The criticism centres on an allegedly opaque system for giving the tickets away.
Brussels cycle streets increase, but safety doubts remain
Brussels now has more cycle streets than ever. Cyclists are still questioning how safe those streets are in practice.