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Representatives from companies in Brussels and New York met in the US city on Wednesday to discuss the exchange of best practices regarding sustainability in the construction industry, Bruzz reports.

Brussels’ unique and historic lifts will have until 2027 to modernise, giving owners a period of grace when it comes to adapting to new regulations. 

A new youth hostel will soon be located in the heart of Brussels, a stone's throw from Place Sainte-Catherine and Rue du Vieux Marché aux Grains, RTBF reports.

The Brussels regional administration has granted the necessary permit for the demolition of the CCN building in front of the North train station, reports Bruzz.

The commerce minister will also be visiting other major EU capitals, including Berlin, The Hague, and Paris.

The trade delegation went to the UK to boost UK-Belgium trade and investment, led by Princess Astrid of Belgium.

Visit.brussels named 14 congress organisers as ambassadors of Brussels at the Brussels Events Ambassadors Evening at Forest National.

The Brussels government and the city council of Brussels have presented their plans for the redevelopment of the European quarter, RTBF reports.

Due to “their historical, aesthetic, artistic, technical, landscape, urbanistic and folkloric interest”, parts of the Mont des Arts have been listed as protected heritage by the Brussels government.

Around 1,300 international Brussels residents have drawn up a manifesto containing 22 policy proposals for “a better Brussels”, presenting the final draft to the regional parliament.