Living alone is no longer a demographic exception in Belgium, it has become the country’s most … Belgium records 36.5% single-person households on 1 January 2026: living alone is the new normalRead more
Brussels-Capital Region
Brussels-Capital Region to ban shared e-scooters from 2027 amid safety and crime concerns
The government of the Brussels-Capital Region has decided to ban shared e-scooters from the region from … Brussels-Capital Region to ban shared e-scooters from 2027 amid safety and crime concernsRead more
Single buyers account for a growing share of Belgium’s property market
Single buyers strengthened their position on Belgium’s housing market in 2025, accounting for 42% of all … Single buyers account for a growing share of Belgium’s property marketRead more
Belgium’s population rises to 11.87 million as migration drives growth and ageing accelerates
Belgium‘s population reached 11,867,634 on 1 January 2026, according to new figures from the Belgian statistics … Belgium’s population rises to 11.87 million as migration drives growth and ageing acceleratesRead more
BELGIUM | Government approves bodycams for public transport staff and firefighters
The Federal Council of Ministers has approved a preliminary draft bill allowing the use of bodycams … BELGIUM | Government approves bodycams for public transport staff and firefightersRead more
BELGIUM | 216,000 celebrate 30 years of Brussels Pride
On Saturday 16 May 2026, the streets of Belgium‘s capital were awash with rainbow colours as … BELGIUM | 216,000 celebrate 30 years of Brussels PrideRead more
Brussels Pride 2026 marks 30 years of celebration, struggle, and visibility
Brussels “will shine brighter than ever” on Saturday 16 May 2026, as the city celebrates the … Brussels Pride 2026 marks 30 years of celebration, struggle, and visibilityRead more
Belgium records 36% single-person households on 1 January 2025
In March 2026 the Centre for Population, Family and Health at the University of Antwerp presented … Belgium records 36% single-person households on 1 January 2025Read more
Over 90% of Airbnb listings in Brussels operate illegally as pressure mounts on city and sector
More than 90% of properties rented via Airbnb in the Brussels-Capital Region are not properly registered, … Over 90% of Airbnb listings in Brussels operate illegally as pressure mounts on city and sectorRead more
Brussels Pride escapes cancellation by Visit.brussels, BD Comic Strip Festival and I Love Science cut
The 2026 edition of the BD Comic Strip Festival in Brussels has been cancelled following significant … Brussels Pride escapes cancellation by Visit.brussels, BD Comic Strip Festival and I Love Science cutRead more