News
Reopening of the swimming pools of the City of Brussels
The Laeken swimming pool and the swimming pool of the Centre will reopen for swimmers on 1 July 2020. The swimming pool of Neder-Over-Heembeek will be reopened on 20 July. Special measures are in force in the fight against Covid-19. Booking is required, for example.
Works at the Place Emile Bockstael and surroundings
The reconstruction of the Place Emile Bockstael and its surroundings in Laeken started in June 2020. The works last approximately 8 months.
How does contact tracing work?
When someone is infected with Covid-19 (coronavirus), it is important to be able to identify the people with whom the infected person had long-term contact. These persons may also be infected. In that case, the contact tracing centre of the Brussels Capital Region will call these persons or visit them at home and give advice to prevent them from infecting others.
Face mask required at Administrative Centre and liaison offices
Wearing a face mask is required at the Administrative Centre of the City of Brussels (Boulevard Anspach 6 - 1000 Brussels) and at the liaison offices.
Heat wave plan is ready!
The City of Brussels set up a new heat wave plan for the summer. People who suffer from isolation or who are in a precarious situation can take their precautions and register at 0800 35 550 (during office hours).
Discover Brussels while running
The French-language blog Be run wants to (re)discover Brussels by running (or not), via routes and posts on the blog, or by organizing events such as the 'Traversée de Bruxelles'.