Thursday, 1 October 2026

Brussels is losing 130 reception places with the closure of Samusocial's WTC centre. The cut affects emergency accommodation capacity in the city at the start of October.

The Brussels appeal court is asking for extra staff because cases are being delayed until 2028. The backlog means residents and defendants face waits of years before some appeals are heard.

Metro services on lines 2 and 6 in Brussels were interrupted between Gare du Midi and Trône. The disruption affected a key central section of the network used by commuters crossing the city.

Between 250 and 300 people gathered at Place Surlet de Chokier to demand that the bill on home entries be withdrawn. The demonstration went ahead even though the vote had been postponed.

The Brussels Government has maintained an investment-grade credit rating from S&P. The rating matters for the Region's borrowing conditions and public finances.

The Belgian Government must address Brussels Airport noise concerns by Thursday, 1 October. The issue directly affects residents under flight paths around the capital.

Rudi Vervoort said that, to his knowledge, there has been no request for reimbursement linked to Brussels security funds. The statement concerns funding for security in the capital.

Trade unions are returning to the Molenbeek municipal council over employment and finances. The action keeps pressure on local officials in one of Brussels' largest communes.