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
Brussels will prohibit all scooter use on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day morning. Authorities say the temporary ban aims to cut accidents, protect emergency responders, and prevent misuse during celebrations
Fifteen years after the Buizingen tragedy, Belgium has completed ETCS installation across its main rail network, strengthening train speed control, preventing human error, and setting a deadline for ETCS-only train operations nationwide as a cornerstone of long-term transport safety reformy
All riders using shared e-scooters in Brussels must now complete an identity document scan before unlocking a vehicle, as the region tightens regulations to combat misuse and bolster public safety amid growing concerns over criminal exploitation
Authorities in Antwerp are investigating an early morning explosion in Merksem that caused minor property damage but no injuries. Police and federal experts are reviewing security footage to determine whether the incident is linked to criminal activity
