Wednesday, 26 August 2026

After Kalashnikov fire in Saint-Gilles, mayor Jean Spinette is considering requisitioning the federal police. Mayors in the Midi police zone are calling for national action, while Interior Minister Annelies Verlinden described the shooting wave as a sign that the fight must continue. Two possible suspects have been arrested, and Brussels politicians are demanding more staff, resources and concrete answers as drug-related violence escalates.

Education negotiations in Brussels remain unresolved, with the message that the ball is now in the government's court. The item points to a political decision phase rather than a school-level dispute.

Brussels plans to completely redesign the Place du Nouveau Marché aux Grains in 2027. The central public-space project concerns one of the city's urban squares and is scheduled for the coming year.

Brussels' former MIMA museum is set to reopen as a new music hub. The change gives the former museum site a new cultural role focused on music.

The Evere municipal council chair has tabled a motion to name a square after the late Driss Atounane. Ridouane Chahid, former mayor and current council chair, confirmed the proposal.

A Festival de l'Orientation is being held in Brussels for young people. The event focuses on guidance and orientation for youth.

European Sleeper aims to connect Brussels with two additional destinations in 2028. The plan would expand the city's international night-train links.