Olivier Francotte, the firefighter who died during the gas explosion last Friday near Brussels Central Station, will receive a state funeral. brusselstimes.com/brussels/2…

Firefighter who died in Brussels gas explosion to receive state funeral

Olivier Francotte, the firefighter who died during the gas explosion last Friday near Brussels Central Station, will receive a state funeral.

Nearly 40,000 people living in France now cross the border to work in Belgium, and their numbers have been steadily rising. brusselstimes.com/brussels-2…

More and more French residents are coming to work in Belgium

Nearly 40,000 people living in France now cross the border to work in Belgium, and their numbers have been steadily rising.

Homeowners in the City of Brussels will receive their property tax assessment notices in the coming days. brusselstimes.com/brussels/2…

City of Brussels to compensate owner-occupiers for higher property tax

Homeowners in the City of Brussels will receive their property tax assessment notices in the coming days.

At the House of European History, the question mark in the title of its new temporary exhibition, Postcolonial?, does most of the intellectual work. brusselstimes.com/belgium/22…

Can Europe ever be postcolonial? A Brussels museum confronts the afterlife of empire

At the House of European History, the question mark in the title of its new temporary exhibition, Postcolonial?, does most of the intellectual work.

Whether you're on the hunt for a new spot to take your laptop, some delicious speciality coffee, or somewhere for Sunday brunch, we've got you covered. brusselstimes.com/brussels-2…

Take a break: Best new cafés to try in Brussels

Whether you're on the hunt for a new spot to take your laptop, some delicious speciality coffee, or somewhere for Sunday brunch, we've got you covered.

Brussels Environment confirmed the presence of green algae and said it would send a team to the site as soon as possible to examine the situation. brusselstimes.com/brussels/2…

Brussels canal in a poor state with pollution, green algae and dead fish

Brussels Environment confirmed the presence of green algae and said it would send a team to the site as soon as possible to examine the situation.

From bakeries to construction sites, a free EU tool is helping small employers manage workplace risks. brusselstimes.com/eu-affairs…

EU's digital risk tool marks 15 years, aids over 630,000 workplace assessments

From bakeries to construction sites, a free EU tool is helping small employers manage workplace risks.

Named Designer of the Year 2024, Saint-Gilles born Lionel Jadot has become almost impossible to avoid in Brussels. brusselstimes.com/belgium/22…

Inside Lionel Jadot’s laboratory of art, design and disruption

Named Designer of the Year 2024, Saint-Gilles born Lionel Jadot has become almost impossible to avoid in Brussels.

The celebrations were an absolute success according to the mayor, without any disorder and with a relatively high turnout. brusselstimes.com/belgium/22…

Over 30,000 attend Septennial festivities in Huy

The celebrations were an absolute success according to the mayor, without any disorder and with a relatively high turnout.

Nearly 40,000 people living in France now cross the border to work in Belgium, and their numbers have been steadily rising. brusselstimes.com/brussels-2…

More and more French residents are coming to work in Belgium

Nearly 40,000 people living in France now cross the border to work in Belgium, and their numbers have been steadily rising.

Air quality is expected to improve next week as the yellow alert for high temperatures and ozone concentration is due to end on Monday. brusselstimes.com/belgium/22…

Yellow alert for heat and ozone ends on Monday

Air quality is expected to improve next week as the yellow alert for high temperatures and ozone concentration is due to end on Monday.

54 people have already reported being threatened while doing their job in 2026 so far, marking an increase from previous numbers. brusselstimes.com/belgium/22…

Crisis Centre helps over 50 people threatened at work

54 people have already reported being threatened while doing their job in 2026 so far, marking an increase from previous numbers.

Almost 48 hours since the fire broke out in the High Fens, it continues to spread and now affects multiple regions. brusselstimes.com/belgium/22…

Historic wildfire now affects multiple provinces

Almost 48 hours since the fire broke out in the High Fens, it continues to spread and now affects multiple regions.

While temperatures continue to stay above 30°C in some parts of the country, Belgium is expected to experience cooler weather on Sunday. brusselstimes.com/belgium/22…

Cloudy, sunny Sunday to reach 30-degree heat again

While temperatures continue to stay above 30°C in some parts of the country, Belgium is expected to experience cooler weather on Sunday.

More than 1,600 hectares of vegetation have been destroyed by fire in Belgium's High Fens since Friday. brusselstimes.com/belgium/22…

High Fens evacuee: 'It looked like the apocalypse'

More than 1,600 hectares of vegetation have been destroyed by fire in Belgium's High Fens since Friday.

Conditions in High Fens and surrounding areas have not improved enough for evacuated people to move back to their villages just yet. The fire may reach Germany soon. brusselstimes.com/belgium/22…

Evacuated people to stay away from home for near future after fire

Conditions in High Fens and surrounding areas have not improved enough for evacuated people to move back to their villages just yet. The fire may reach Germany soon.

After two days of continuous fire and 3,000 hectares being affected, the fire fronts are now firmly under control. Politicians praise the organised effort. brusselstimes.com/belgium/22…

Political leaders praise swift reaction to wildfire

After two days of continuous fire and 3,000 hectares being affected, the fire fronts are now firmly under control. Politicians praise the organised effort.

The apartment, listed as a rentable accommodation, has now been made unavailable to book for a month. Residents complained about lift malfunction due to frequent visitors. brusselstimes.com/belgium/22…

Antwerp mayor seals flat for 'nuisance' caused by prostitution activities

The apartment, listed as a rentable accommodation, has now been made unavailable to book for a month. Residents complained about lift malfunction due to frequent visitors.

As another wave of migrant attempts to illegally cross the border on 15 August was announced, Moroccan authorities made hundreds of arrests on the day. brusselstimes.com/news/22740…

Morocco reports arrests at Ceuta border

As another wave of migrant attempts to illegally cross the border on 15 August was announced, Moroccan authorities made hundreds of arrests on the day.

Residents of nearby villages were still unable to return home as a makeshift shelter hosted over 20 people amid the historic wildfire raging in the High Fens. brusselstimes.com/belgium/22…

20 people take overnight shelter after fire evacuation

Residents of nearby villages were still unable to return home as a makeshift shelter hosted over 20 people amid the historic wildfire raging in the High Fens.

While hundreds of people were evacuated from nearby villages, over 200 firefighters stayed in the High Fens to battle the ongoing wildfires. Some are unable to return home. brusselstimes.com/belgium/22…

Over 250 workers battle High Fens wildfire overnight

While hundreds of people were evacuated from nearby villages, over 200 firefighters stayed in the High Fens to battle the ongoing wildfires. Some are unable to return home.

Belgian YouTuber Nathan 'Acid' Vandergunst returned to producing videos after spending a month away from the platform as he dealt with mental health issues. brusselstimes.com/belgium/22…

Belgian influencer fixed mental health with AI – but is that a good idea?

Belgian YouTuber Nathan 'Acid' Vandergunst returned to producing videos after spending a month away from the platform as he dealt with mental health issues. 

The number remains significantly higher than the 51,867 workers from neighbouring countries who were employed in Belgium. brusselstimes.com/belgium/22…

More than 85,500 Belgians work across the border as French workers in Belgium increase

The number remains significantly higher than the 51,867 workers from neighbouring countries who were employed in Belgium.

At the House of European History, the question mark in the title of its new temporary exhibition, Postcolonial?, does most of the intellectual work. brusselstimes.com/belgium/22…

Can Europe ever be postcolonial? A Brussels museum confronts the afterlife of empire

At the House of European History, the question mark in the title of its new temporary exhibition, Postcolonial?, does most of the intellectual work.

From experience, I can say that a country does not necessarily become more vibrant, or people's lives better, just because everything is conveniently available seven days a week. brusselstimes.com/belgium/22…

Is a shop-free Sunday good for our health?

From experience, I can say that a country does not necessarily become more vibrant, or people's lives better, just because everything is conveniently available seven days a week.

Whether you're on the hunt for a new spot to take your laptop, some delicious speciality coffee, or somewhere for Sunday brunch, we've got you covered. brusselstimes.com/brussels-2…

Take a break: Best new cafés to try in Brussels

Whether you're on the hunt for a new spot to take your laptop, some delicious speciality coffee, or somewhere for Sunday brunch, we've got you covered.

Traffic on Sainctelette Square is restricted to a single lane as the Molenbeek bridge takes a major step in its renovation. brusselstimes.com/belgium/22…

Sainctelette Bridge development takes shape in Brussels

Traffic on Sainctelette Square is restricted to a single lane as the Molenbeek bridge takes a major step in its renovation.

US President Donald Trump appeared to foreshadow a pending American victory in a recent public speech. According to Iran's deputy foreign minister, the strait "remains Iranian." brusselstimes.com/economics/…

Tehran doubles down on Hormuz control after bold Trump remarks

US President Donald Trump appeared to foreshadow a pending American victory in a recent public speech. According to Iran's deputy foreign minister, the strait "remains Iranian."

The 100-kilometre endurance march is heading to its conclusion as numerous runners had waited hours for the finish line to open. Meanwhile, over 500 participants have given up. brusselstimes.com/belgium/22…

First runners cross finish line of Dodentocht as hundreds drop out

The 100-kilometre endurance march is heading to its conclusion as numerous runners had waited hours for the finish line to open. Meanwhile, over 500 participants have given up.

Antwerp drinking company Pidpa follow up on their annual initiative to make irrigation water free for farmers in the summer season, due to the ongoing drought. brusselstimes.com/belgium/22…

Farmers provided with free irrigation water amid droughts

Antwerp drinking company Pidpa follow up on their annual initiative to make irrigation water free for farmers in the summer season, due to the ongoing drought.

The giant, 55-metre monument was unveiled on Saturday, drawing inspiration from the Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. brusselstimes.com/news/22731…

European country unveils tallest Virgin Mary statue

The giant, 55-metre monument was unveiled on Saturday, drawing inspiration from the Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Mpox infections remain steady in Europe, with clade I cases dominating and clade II numbers steadily falling, ECDC surveillance reveals. Hospitalisation rates and vaccination coverage remain key concerns. brusselstimes.com/eu-affairs…

Mpox hospitalisations highlight disparities as case patterns shift in Europe

Mpox infections remain steady in Europe, with clade I cases dominating and clade II numbers steadily falling, ECDC surveillance reveals. Hospitalisation rates and vaccination coverage remain key...

A sports centre has been transformed into a temporary shelter for over 600 people evacuated from the High Fens area after Belgium's most devastating wildfire in history. brusselstimes.com/belgium/22…

Red Cross opens emergency shelter for fire victims

A sports centre has been transformed into a temporary shelter for over 600 people evacuated from the High Fens area after Belgium's most devastating wildfire in history.

Belgium's Royal Meteorological Institute reinstated the yellow alert that was due to end today, due to heat and high ozone levels disrupting air quality. brusselstimes.com/belgium/22…

Heat prompts new yellow alert across most of Belgium

Belgium's Royal Meteorological Institute reinstated the yellow alert that was due to end today, due to heat and high ozone levels disrupting air quality.

Residents of Sourbrodt have been informed to pack their belongings to prepare for a potential evacuation plan if the fire, biggest in Belgian history, continues to escalate. brusselstimes.com/belgium/22…

Walloon villages prepare for full evacuation due to historic wildfire

Residents of Sourbrodt have been informed to pack their belongings to prepare for a potential evacuation plan if the fire, biggest in Belgian history, continues to escalate.

As soon as the E40 motorway was reopened following a minor crash, another incident occurred. Drivers are now advised to avoid the route entirely. brusselstimes.com/belgium/22…

Two consecutive accidents halt traffic on E40 motorway

As soon as the E40 motorway was reopened following a minor crash, another incident occurred. Drivers are now advised to avoid the route entirely.

Germany, Sweden and Norway are among the countries helping Belgium tackle a severe wildfire in the High Fens nature reserve, but more help is needed. brusselstimes.com/belgium/22…

Belgium activates EU Civil Protection Mechanism due to fires

Germany, Sweden and Norway are among the countries helping Belgium tackle a severe wildfire in the High Fens nature reserve, but more help is needed.

A fire at a camping site in Antwerp province killed a man in his chalet, authorities confirmed on Saturday. brusselstimes.com/belgium/22…

Campfire kills 55-year-old man in Flanders

A fire at a camping site in Antwerp province killed a man in his chalet, authorities confirmed on Saturday.

King Philippe has telephoned the Brussels Fire Brigade on Saturday morning to express his condolences and support after the tragic death of a firefighter. brusselstimes.com/belgium/22…

King expresses condolences after Brussels firefighter's death

King Philippe has telephoned the Brussels Fire Brigade on Saturday morning to express his condolences and support after the tragic death of a firefighter.

Almost 24 hours since it broke out, the wildfire in the High Fens keeps spreading and is now affecting around 850 hectares. Several emergency zones rushed to the scene. brusselstimes.com/belgium/22…

Firefighters from three regions join forces against raging wildfire

Almost 24 hours since it broke out, the wildfire in the High Fens keeps spreading and is now affecting around 850 hectares. Several emergency zones rushed to the scene.

A wildfire broke out in the High Fens nature reserve on Friday. Firefighting teams and farmers will now be helped by fire engines and helicopters, Baelen's mayor announced. brusselstimes.com/belgium/22…

Defence sends fire engines to battle wildfire in nature reserve

A wildfire broke out in the High Fens nature reserve on Friday. Firefighting teams and farmers will now be helped by fire engines and helicopters, Baelen's mayor announced.

Named Designer of the Year 2024, Saint-Gilles born Lionel Jadot has become almost impossible to avoid in Brussels. brusselstimes.com/belgium/22…

Inside Lionel Jadot’s laboratory of art, design and disruption

Named Designer of the Year 2024, Saint-Gilles born Lionel Jadot has become almost impossible to avoid in Brussels.

From the annual dance festival to a world-famous flower display, here's what's on in Brussels this weekend. brusselstimes.com/brussels-2…

What to do in Brussels this weekend: 14 - 16 August

From the annual dance festival to a world-famous flower display, here's what's on in Brussels this weekend.

Like many public holidays in Belgium and Europe, Assumption Day is rooted in Christianity and is celebrated on the same date every year. brusselstimes.com/belgium/22…

Assumption Day: What is it, and what is open in Belgium today?

Like many public holidays in Belgium and Europe, Assumption Day is rooted in Christianity and is celebrated on the same date every year.

The enclosure is expected to reduce noise by up to 10 decibels, which means the sound is perceived as roughly half as loud. brusselstimes.com/belgium/22…

Brussels Airport begins works on new facility to reduce noise pollution for residents

The enclosure is expected to reduce noise by up to 10 decibels, which means the sound is perceived as roughly half as loud.

Brussels Airport welcomed around 2.6 million passengers in July, making it the airport's busiest month since 2019. brusselstimes.com/news/22710…

Brussels Airport records busiest month since 2019

Brussels Airport welcomed around 2.6 million passengers in July, making it the airport's busiest month since 2019.

From bakeries to construction sites, a free EU tool is helping small employers manage workplace risks. brusselstimes.com/eu-affairs…

EU's digital risk tool marks 15 years, aids over 630,000 workplace assessments

From bakeries to construction sites, a free EU tool is helping small employers manage workplace risks.

Over 1,500 young people attended the EU’s Kathmandu event, spotlighting scholarships and grants aimed at driving innovation and opportunity for Nepal’s youth. brusselstimes.com/eu-affairs…

EU targets Nepal's youth with €1.91m digital skills push

Over 1,500 young people attended the EU’s Kathmandu event, spotlighting scholarships and grants aimed at driving innovation and opportunity for Nepal’s youth.

Asylum applications in the EU fell sharply in May — but Greece saw the highest rate per capita, while Italy recorded more applications than any other country. brusselstimes.com/eu-affairs…

EU asylum applications drop 22% in a year, Greece tops per capita rates

Asylum applications in the EU fell sharply in May — but Greece saw the highest rate per capita, while Italy recorded more applications than any other country.

Nearly 40,000 people living in France now cross the border to work in Belgium, and their numbers have been steadily rising. brusselstimes.com/brussels-2…

More and more French residents are coming to work in Belgium

Nearly 40,000 people living in France now cross the border to work in Belgium, and their numbers have been steadily rising.