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In Belgium, a trader can only sell products under the name 'sales' ('solden' in Dutch, 'soldes' in French) twice a year. Both periods of sales are determined by law. The winter sales of 2024 will start on Wednesday 3 January.

After mobilising the entire population of Brussels around the objectives of its Climate Plan, in 2023 the City of Brussels is launching an awareness-raising campaign aimed at socio-economic players.

The Christmas tree is installed at the Grand-Place of Brussels till 7 January 2024.

On Wednesday 13, Thursday 14 and Friday 15 December 2023, a European Summit will be held in Brussels in the buildings of the Council of the European Union, at the Rue de la Loi. A safety zone will be set up. Only authorised persons can enter this zone on foot.

Samusocial has an emergency plan for the homeless because of the winter weather. Homeless people can call the free number 0800 99 340.

The City of Brussels encourages visitors of the 2023 Winter Wonders event and Christmas market to prepare for their move and to opt for active mobility. It invites visitors to try out the many alternatives to the car.