Thursday, 13 August 2026

Brussels is under a higher heat warning level today, with clear weather and temperatures between 19C and 37C. The current temperature is 19C, but the day is expected to become very hot.

A petition has forced Brussels to reconsider its planned ban on shared e-scooters. The debate frames shared scooters as a key part of the transport ecosystem, putting micromobility back on the regional agenda.

Infrabel is renewing 19 kilometres of track between Brussels and France. The works are disrupting train traffic toward Hainaut, affecting passengers travelling on that corridor.

Demand for food aid is rising at the CPAS in Berchem-Sainte-Agathe in connection with the unemployment reform. The item points to local social services already seeing increased pressure from residents seeking help.

In the harassment case at the Athenee du Sippelberg, the school director has returned. Several teachers, however, have been removed from their posts as the case continues to affect the school community.

A woman was arrested at Brussels Airport with two suitcases containing 51 kg of cocaine. Separately, families from Flemish Brabant are taking legal action over an airport flight path, while Belgium says it will address aircraft noise pollution by October.

Molenbeek's cleanliness alderman has looked back on a pilot project in the Brunfaut neighbourhood and wants to extend the approach to other areas. The project concerns the canal zone around the renovated Brunfaut tower and nearby Ransfortstraat.

Brussels' world-famous flower carpet returns to the Grand Place on 13 August. Crowds also queued for eclipse glasses and two Brussels venues opened specially for the solar eclipse on Wednesday 12 August.