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De Brouckère post office extends opening hours

The Brussels De Brouckère post office (Rue de Laeken 1) is now open every day, with extended opening hours.

Renewal of Property Management Agency registrations

Future tenants of the Property Management Agency must renew their registration in January. Otherwise they will be deleted from the seniority register. Your candidate number will be automatically renewed in January 2026. In January 2027, you will need to renew your registration online to remain active.

Calculate the cost of your electric mobility!

Brussels Environment helps you switch to electric driving with the Car Cost Calculator.

Collection of Christmas trees

The collection of Christmas trees coincides with the collection of garden waste.

Fireworks prohibited in Brussels

The use of fireworks (skyrockets and firecrackers) is prohibited by the General police regulation in Brussels.

BRUCE wins the Agoria Digital Society Award 2025 for user-friendliness

The City of Brussels is honoured to receive this prestigious award for BRUCE, Brussels Embraces You. BRUCE includes the inclusive, multilingual MyBXL platform that makes it easier for citizens and newcomers to access information and services.

How to protect animals from fireworks?

Fireworks and firecrackers are part of the end-of-year celebrations, but their consequences are often underestimated – especially for the welfare of pets, farm animals and wildlife. Here you can read what is important to know, both here in Brussels and beyond.

Renovation and EPB standards in Brussels

By 2033, all homes in Brussels must achieve at least energy class E. This corresponds to the EPB 275 target (Energy Performance and Indoor Climate of Buildings): a maximum of 275 kWh/m²/year. Classes F and G will therefore no longer be permitted.

Thermal response tests at the Maximilian Park (December 2025)

In 2028, a heating and cooling network could supply an initial group of buildings in the North Quarter using natural underground heat at a depth of 150 metres. But can the subsurface transform the Maximilian Park into a real 'powerhouse' for the production and storage of heat and cooling? Spoiler: most likely yes!

Low-carbon heating network for the North Quarter

In 2028, a heating and cooling network will supply energy to the first group of buildings in the North Quarter, thanks to natural heat 150 metres below ground.