Friday, 7 August 2026

Asylum seekers were moved back to a dilapidated building after a planned move to Uccle was halted. The decision keeps them in poor housing conditions rather than transferring them to the Uccle site.

Ixelles opened a book of condolences in memory of Jaswinder Singh, a nightshop owner killed during a violent robbery. Local businesses in Ixelles have raised concerns about tension and safety after the killing.

Police launched a wanted notice after the rape of a 33-year-old woman in Brussels. Images of suspects wanted in connection with the case were released.

Brussels is preparing for an upcoming ban on e-scooters. Residents and users are being told what they need to know before the measure takes effect.

An alleged hammer attack at Bourse station was linked to a dispute over a cigarette. The incident adds to a series of recent safety concerns in central Brussels public spaces.

Service on Brussels tram lines was restored after disruptions caused by a fallen tree. The interruption affected tram operations before normal service resumed.

In Saint-Géry, an old branch of the Senne and a former brewery were listed as Brussels heritage. The classification gives protected status to historic traces of the city’s river and brewing past.