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How to use itsme®?
Do you want quick access to your public services: your taxes, your pension, your health records, or even MyBXL? With itsme®, logging in is simple, quick and completely secure.
Senior Focus, a box that saves lives
Senior Focus, a bright yellow box, has a simple but important mission: to save time in emergencies. The box is placed in the refrigerator to reassure elderly people and guide emergency responders.
'Made in Héliport-Antwerpen' projects in video
'Made in' calls for projects aim to support and encourage local initiatives by awarding a grant. Next projets have been launched as part of the Héliport-Anvers sustainable district contract. Watch the videos (in French) here.
Nest boxes for greater biodiversity
Expand BiodiverCity, an initiative of the Climate Department, is currently implementing an action plan to strengthen urban biodiversity. Nest boxes for birds have already been installed in several schools in the city.
'Made in Versailles' projects in video
'Made in' calls for projects aim to support and encourage local initiatives by awarding a grant. Next projets have been launched as part of the Versailles sustainable district contract. Watch the videos (in French) here.
Senior Online, the new website for senior citizens
The City of Brussels is launching Senior Online: a modern and accessible website, created with and for senior citizens.
How to report solar panels in Brussels?
Since 1 May 2025, Sibelga, the distribution network operator for electricity and gas in the Brussels-Capital Region, has been imposing fines on residents/owners who fail to register their solar panel installations, electric vehicle charging stations or home batteries.
New library regulations
From 1 September 2025, new library regulations will come into force at the French-language libraries of the City of Brussels.
Video 'How the City of Brussels adapts to heat waves?'
June 2025 has just broken all heat records. That is why the City of Brussels has launched its Climate Plan to adapt the city to extreme heat. The video shows how the City is adapting to heat waves and how you can help.
Ban on pesticides in gardens
Since 1 August 2025, all residents in Brussels are subject to a total ban on the use of pesticides (such as weed killers) on private property.











