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On Friday 27 January 2023, in the context of Holocaust Remembrance Day, the City of Brussels inaugurated 3 memorial plaques at the Bois de la Cambre. These plaques honour 3 young resistance fighters during the Holocaust: Youra Livschitz, Jean Franklemon and Robert Maistriau.

The City of Brussels and the Public Welfare Centre (CPAS-OCMW) are opening an energy counter in Brucity, the administrative centre of the City. From Tuesday 31 January 2023, Brussels residents struggling to pay their water, gas and/or electricity bills will be able to go there for advice or financial help. Even if they have never been helped by the CPAS before.

Drivers applying for or renewing a driving licence will (since 2010) receive an (electronic) European driving licence in bank card format. However, this model is only valid for 10 years. To renew it, you must contact the City services at least 3 months before the expiry date.

From 1 February 2023, discover the City Hall as you have never seen it before. The exceptional building will have new guided tours and new opening hours.

The 'Safe Ta Night' network launched an awareness campaign against sexual harassment and violence in bars and party places in Brussels. This campaign, aimed at professionals in the catering industry, is available in French with subtitles in English.

Since 1 January 2023, plastic and metal beverage capsules are also allowed in the blue PMD-PMC waste bag.