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The Low Emission Zone (LEZ) is applied in Brussels since 1 January 2018. This measure prohibits certain vehicles to drive in Brussels. From 1 January 2020, the diesel vehicles under the Euro 3 standards will also also be banned.

The City of Brussels made a plan to develop and protect its public tree heritage. The 2020-2030 Tree Plan should make the City more resilient and pleasant to live in.

GASAP stands for Solidarity Purchasing Group for Artisanal Agriculture (SAGAL in Dutch). A GASAP buys products directly from the producers, pays them in advance and places orders during an agreed period (at least one year). In tis way, the farmer or vegetable grower will not be confronted with surprises.

The shops in the centre of the City of Brussels are allowed to be open on Sundays, also during the Christmas holidays.

Through a call for projects, grants were given for socio-economic activities in the context of the Citroën-Vergote Urban renewal contract. 14 projects have been selected. Discover these new activities on the page of the Urban renewal contract.

The procedure of registration for schools in the City of Brussels is different according to the language of the school: Dutch-language or French-language.