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Since 2013, the City of Brussels has been illuminating its shopping districts with hanging decorations and artistic installations. The 2025 illuminations are being extended and renewed in several streets in the city centre and Laeken, combining original creations and upcycled installations.

Thanks to Open+, you can visit the French-language Bruegel and Brunfaut (Cité Modèle) libraries outside normal opening hours.

The City of Brussels set up a new cold wave plan for the winter. People who suffer from isolation or who are in a precarious situation can take their precautions and contact 0800 35 550.

The Christmas tree stands at the Grand-Place of Brussels till 4 January 2026.

Carbon monoxide (CO) is an invisible, odourless and deadly gas. Every year, it causes more than 120 poisonings in Brussels. How do you prevent CO poisoning?

Are you a trader and would you like to set up a stand, stall or terrace? Or would you like to apply for a horeca permit? You can now arrange everything directly online via the MyBXL portal.

Due to the reform of unemployment regulations by the federal government, nearly 8,000 residents of the City of Brussels will gradually lose their entitlement to unemployment benefits between 1 January and mid-2027. The City is preparing for this major social challenge.

The City of Brussels, Brussels-Energy and Sibelga are creating a heat network in Neder-Over-Heembeek. The aim is to offer more reliable, cleaner and more economical heating, initially for a few large buildings, and then for the wider area and local residents.

Everyone is familiar with the unpleasant sight of a bottle bank (glass container) surrounded by bags full of empty bottles and often other rubbish too. Please note that it is forbidden to place glass or rubbish next to the bin, even if it is full.

With your identity card and PIN code, you can quickly and securely access all your public services (taxes, pensions, health, MyBXL,...). Forgotten it? Change it now at the counter (no appointment necessary).