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
Despite exterior restoration progress, Brussels’ Palais de Justice faces mounting internal decay. Water leaks, ceiling collapses, and flooding raise concerns about safety and the urgent need for comprehensive renovation at Belgium’s most symbolic judicial building
By early 2026, bicycles and e-scooters will be banned from Brussels’ Boulevard Anspach pedestrian zone. Councillor Anaïs Maes unveiled the plan to prioritise pedestrians, sparking concerns among delivery riders and businesses reliant on fast two-wheeled transport
Brussels City Hall will be lit blue on World Suicide Prevention Day, representing hope and solidarity. Mayor Philippe Close emphasized the city’s dedication to combating isolation and ensuring support through neighbourhood centres and the Suicide Prevention Centre
