Brussels authorities fined hundreds of Airbnb hosts for failing to register and pay tourist taxes, sparking widespread confusion and appeals. Many hosts argue they acted in good faith, unaware of the region’s strict and complex accommodation regulations
Residents near the Lukoil Seveso site in Neder-Over-Heembeek will receive BE-Alert test messages today. The exercise, part of a national preparedness initiative, aims to improve emergency communication and public safety measures
Filigranes bookstore in Brussels cancelled Raphaël Enthoven’s event hours before it began, citing staff safety concerns. The decision sparked controversy, raising questions about cancel culture, intellectual freedom, and the limits of public debate in Belgium
Following another fatal e-scooter accident in Brussels, Belgian politicians and safety experts are divided over whether lowering the speed limit can reduce accidents. Calls for stricter controls grow louder
Unemployment in Brussels climbed to 15.1% in 2024, with 94,821 job seekers registered. Economic downturn, bankruptcies, and austerity measures added pressure, while the government announced reforms to better support and train long-term unemployed residents
