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Freddy Thielemans' funeral livestream

Freddy Thielemans' funeral livestream

The funeral of Freddy Thielemans (1944-2022), former Mayor of the City of Brussels, will be broadcast live. The ceremony will be held on Saturday 5 February 2022 from 11 am.

Want to make your business accessible?

Want to make your business accessible?

The Brussels non-profit organization Kinumai developed a solution to give people with reduced mobility easy access to shops, cafés and restaurants: a portable and foldable aluminum threshold aid or wheelchair ramp.

Risk of storm or flooding: number 1722

Risk of storm or flooding: number 1722

The number 1722 is temporarily activated in case of a bad weather warning. You may call the number 1722 in case of a storm or flood if you need the fire brigade but there is no mortal danger. An online form is available as well.

Immersion education at French-language primary schools

Immersion education at French-language primary schools

The City of Brussels continues to invest in multilingual education. At the start of the 2022-2023 school year, the primary schools Les Magnolias in Laeken and Baron Steens in the Marolles will offer immersion education in Dutch. The Athénée Adolphe Max will welcome a first secondary class with double immersion (Dutch and English).

Low Emission Zone: new ban since 2022

Low Emission Zone: new ban since 2022

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 2022, the diesel vehicles under the Euro 4 standards are also being banned.

A computer for every pupil and student

A computer for every pupil and student

The City of Brussels continues to distribute computers, so that every pupil and student can follow lessons remotely. Every pupil of a school in the City of Brussels can get a computer on request.

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