Tram driver Laura Fochesato, 28, is part of a small but growing group of women operating Brussels’ trams. Her story highlights the mental demands, split shifts, public interactions and sense of responsibility shaping life inside the city’s tram cabins
A decade after a “serious and imminent” terror threat shut down Brussels, the city revisits its eerily silent streets, the hunt for Salah Abdeslam, and the deeper shifts in European security that followed the Paris and Brussels attacks
Brussels’ Grand-Place has welcomed its annual Christmas tree, a 20-metre spruce that will shine during Winter Wonders. The tree’s new artistic direction highlights tradition, creativity, and social engagement throughout the festive season
A landmark COP30 report reveals nearly all soil in Brussels is severely degraded under EU standards, exposing long-standing pollution, urbanisation pressures, and neglected soil policies. Experts call for urgent action through regenerative farming and legally binding soil protection measures
Brussels’ return to the top 50 global cities signals renewed momentum, powered by record tourism, cultural vibrancy, and infrastructure upgrades, positioning the Belgian capital for sustained growth and investment through 2026 and beyond
