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The use of fireworks (skyrockets and firecrackers) is prohibited by the General police regulation in Brussels.

The City of Brussels is honoured to receive this prestigious award for BRUCE, Brussels Embraces You. BRUCE includes the inclusive, multilingual MyBXL platform that makes it easier for citizens and newcomers to access information and services.

Fireworks and firecrackers are part of the end-of-year celebrations, but their consequences are often underestimated – especially for the welfare of pets, farm animals and wildlife. Here you can read what is important to know, both here in Brussels and beyond.

By 2033, all homes in Brussels must achieve at least energy class E. This corresponds to the EPB 275 target (Energy Performance and Indoor Climate of Buildings): a maximum of 275 kWh/m²/year. Classes F and G will therefore no longer be permitted.

In 2028, a heating and cooling network could supply an initial group of buildings in the North Quarter using natural underground heat at a depth of 150 metres. But can the subsurface transform the Maximilian Park into a real 'powerhouse' for the production and storage of heat and cooling? Spoiler: most likely yes!

In 2028, a heating and cooling network will supply energy to the first group of buildings in the North Quarter, thanks to natural heat 150 metres below ground.

The Low Emission Zone (LEZ) is applied in Brussels since 1 January 2018. This measure prohibits certain vehicles to drive in Brussels. Since 1 January 2026, all EURO 5 diesel and EURO 2 petrol vehicles (cars, vans, buses, lorries), as well as petrol motorcycles, that no longer meet at least the EURO 3 standard, are no longer allowed to drive in the Brussels Region.