The Belgian government has unveiled plans to reorganise federal administrations, targeting €300 million in savings through mergers, new agencies, and streamlined services, while preserving institutional autonomy and expanding spending reviews to curb costs and improve efficiency
As 2025 draws to a close, Brussels is gearing up for a vibrant New Year’s Eve filled with fireworks, music, culture and nightlife, ensuring every celebration style is catered for across the capital
Brussels residents and visitors will benefit from free, reinforced public transport on New Year’s Eve, as STIB/MIVB extends night services, increases frequencies and adjusts routes to accommodate celebrations and the popular Heysel fireworks display, expected to attract large crowds citywide
Brussels, Antwerp, and other Belgian cities prepare early for New Year’s Eve, implementing e-scooter bans, controlled fireworks zones, and house arrests to prevent violence and protect emergency services
An ambulance carrying an injured patient and five cars crashed into a fallen tree on the E40 near Hognoul on Tuesday night, causing lane closures, major damage, and emergency response operations, while police and firefighters managed traffic and recovery efforts
