The Brussels Newsbrief
Friday, 25 September 2026
TL;DR
Main Brussels stories today:
- The Brussels Region has sent Saint-Josse a second warning concerning the commune's finances.
- A 24-hour strike began in all Belgian prisons at 6:00 on Friday morning.
- Two traffic lanes on the Brussels Ring will be closed at night from 28 September to 3 October.
- Brussels' multi-faith cemetery is nearing saturation and is looking for additional burial space.
☁️ Overcast in Brussels today — between 12°C and 24°C (now 12°C).
Brussels Region sends Saint-Josse a second warning over municipal finances
The Brussels Region has sent Saint-Josse a second warning concerning the commune's finances. It is the second formal warning over the municipality's budget situation.
24-hour strike begins in all Belgian prisons over overcrowding
A 24-hour strike began in all Belgian prisons at 6:00 on Friday morning. Unions cite persistent overcrowding, with 599 detainees currently sleeping on the floor, 125 more than two weeks ago.
Two lanes of the Brussels Ring to close overnight from 28 September to 3 October
Two traffic lanes on the Brussels Ring will be closed at night from 28 September to 3 October. The closures affect night-time mobility around Brussels next week.
Brussels multi-faith cemetery seeks new space as saturation nears
Brussels' multi-faith cemetery is nearing saturation and is looking for additional burial space. The expansion issue comes as alternative funeral practices, including human composting in a straw cocoon, are being presented this weekend at the first Jardins de l'HippoDrohme.
Drought lowers Meuse water levels, affecting Brussels water supply
Drought has lowered the level of the Meuse, with consequences for water used by Brussels residents. The impact links a regional dry spell to the city's drinking-water supply.
Footpaths in northern Brussels are being upgraded for walking and cycling
Footpaths in the north of Brussels are getting a makeover. The works aim to improve conditions for walking and cycling in that part of the city.
Woman allegedly jumped from Uccle flat window on day of eviction
A woman allegedly jumped out of a window in an Uccle apartment on the day she was being evicted. The incident places housing insecurity and eviction at the centre of a serious local safety story.
Two Brussels teenagers nearly drowned and were saved by off-duty lifeguards
Two Brussels teenagers almost drowned before being saved by off-duty lifeguards who were nearby. The rescue prevented a fatal accident involving the two young people.