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Free study rooms for students
The Public Welfare Centre (CPAS) of the City of Brussels makes free study rooms available to students to prepare their exams.
Christmas lights in the shopping streets 'Brussels By Lights'
The shopping streets in Brussels have special lights during the Christmas festivities, as part of the 7th edition of Brussels By Lights. This year, the project includes 131 streets, including 9 new, and an immersive light show at the Mont des Arts: Submergence.
Winners of the 2019 Initiatives for Sustainability call for projects
In the spring of 2019, the City of Brussels launched its annual Initiatives for Sustainability project call. 33 winners were selected to carry out sustainable development projects. More about the selected projects can be found on the Sustainable Development page (under Project call).
Christmas tree at the Grand-Place
The Christmas tree at the Grand-Place of Brussels has been installed on Thursday 21 November 2019. This year, the tree was donated by the City of Stavelot.
Stop throwing butts on the street!
The City of Brussels has a big plan for cigarette butts that are thrown on the street. In addition to raising awareness and installing urban ashtrays, the plan includes an increase in fines and a partnership for recycling collected cigarette butts.
Red Lions win National Sports Merit Award 2019
The Red Lions, the men's national field hockey team, have won the Belgian National Sports Merit Award 2019. The award, created and awarded by the City of Brussels, is a prize for Belgian athletes or sports teams.