The Brussels Newsbrief
Friday, 14 August 2026
TL;DR
Main Brussels stories today:
- Metro lines 2 and 6 hit by three incidents in under 24 hours. Metro lines 2 and 6 saw a third incident in less than 24 hours.
- Place Sainctelette redevelopment reaches a major milestone Saturday. A major milestone in the redevelopment of Place Sainctelette is planned for Saturday.
- All Brussels Recyparks open Saturday except Woluwe-Saint-Pierre. All Brussels Recyparks will remain open this Saturday for the Assumption period, except the Woluwe-Saint-Pierre site.
- Police seize 2,000 illegal vapes, weapons and cocaine in Brussels. Brussels police seized 2,000 illegal vapes, weapons and cocaine.
☀️ Clear in Brussels today — between 21°C and 38°C (now 21°C).
Metro lines 2 and 6 hit by three incidents in under 24 hours
Metro lines 2 and 6 saw a third incident in less than 24 hours. The disruption affected one of Brussels' key circular metro corridors, used daily for cross-city travel.
Place Sainctelette redevelopment reaches a major milestone Saturday
A major milestone in the redevelopment of Place Sainctelette is planned for Saturday. The works concern one of central Brussels' important mobility and public-space junctions.
All Brussels Recyparks open Saturday except Woluwe-Saint-Pierre
All Brussels Recyparks will remain open this Saturday for the Assumption period, except the Woluwe-Saint-Pierre site. Residents planning a waste drop-off should use another Recypark if they normally rely on Woluwe-Saint-Pierre.
Police seize 2,000 illegal vapes, weapons and cocaine in Brussels
Brussels police seized 2,000 illegal vapes, weapons and cocaine. The operation targeted illegal goods and drugs in the capital.
Woman stopped at Brussels Airport with 51 kg of cocaine
A woman was arrested at Brussels Airport with two suitcases containing 51 kg of cocaine. The seizure took place at the airport, one of the main entry points serving Brussels.
Families take legal action over a Brussels Airport flight route
Families from Flemish Brabant have gone to court over a Brussels Airport flight route. The case concerns aircraft routes affecting communities around the airport near Brussels.
Grand Place Flower Carpet returns with a new design
The new Flower Carpet on the Grand Place was unveiled this Thursday. The Brussels landmark event is presented this year around the idea that love of flowers is a universal language.