News
New book about sewers of Brussels
The book Les entrailles de la ville: le charme discret des égouts bruxellois is the new publication of the Historia Bruxellae collection of the Museums of the City of Brussels. Discover how the history of the Senne and the sewers are intimately linked and why they still play a role in the water management of the city today.
Opening of the Petit Chemin Vert tennis season
The new tennis season on the tennis courts of the Petit Chemin Vert Sports Centre will start on 6 April 2019. New this year: the membership fee is requested in the form of a subscription, valid for the entire season (from 6 April to 27 October 2019).
Rules for tourist accommodation
Are you considering renting out a residence to tourists? Does your property meet the criteria? To run a hotel, offer a tourist accommodation or a room in your own home through Airbnb or another booking website, you must be registered with Brussels Economy and Employment and meet certain conditions.
2019 budget of the City of Brussels
The general presentation and the details of the 2019 budget of the City of Brussels are now available (in Dutch and French). The municipal budget contains all the expenses and revenue which a municipality is going to make.
Wanted: female street names
The City of Brussels joins the call for more 'women in the streets'. The inhabitants of Brussels can suggest female heroes who deserve a place in the public space, but they can also propose places, squares and parks that do not yet have a name.
Redevelopment of the Place de Ninove
A new square will be constructed at the Porte de Ninove. The renewed Place de Ninove should offer space and tranquility to the local residents. There will be a residential area where the permitted speed is limited to 20 km/h.