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Brussels’ magnificent town hall will be far more accessible to tourists, visitors and city residents From 1 February, announced Brussels Major Events deputy director Delphine Romanus. 

After significant backlash from the closure of one of Brussels most iconic nightclubs, was Fuse allowed to reopen this weekend under certain conditions.

Brussels’ magnificent town hall will be far more accessible to tourists, visitors and city residents From 1 February, announced Brussels Major Events deputy director Delphine Romanus. 

A popular Brussels nightclub has announced its closure following complaints about noise from a neighbour. Fuse, which is Belgium's longest-running techno club, announced its closure on social media "after almost 29 years of existence".

The discreet poster at the entrance is the only indicator that this smart inner-city townhouse is actually a facility for hardened drug addicts.

Brussels city hall will open fully to the public from next spring, meaning people will be able to visit the iconic building as they would any museum. Currently, guided tours of the city hall are offered by appointment only on Wednesdays and Sundays.

Riot police were deployed in Brussels for the match between Belgium and Croatia on Thursday following riots at the weekend after the nations shock 2-0 defeat to Morocco.

Dozens of rioters overturned and torched cars, set electric scooters on fire and pelted cars with bricks. Two police officers were injured in Rotterdam.

Riots erupted in numerous Belgian and Dutch cities following Morocco's 2-0 upset victory over Belgium in the World Cup on Sunday, November 27. The win was enthusiastically celebrated by fans with Moroccan immigrant roots in many Belgian and Dutch cities, but this led to a riot. Arrests were made by the police in Brussels and…

Riots broke out in several Belgian and Dutch cities after Morocco’s 2-0 upset win over Belgium at the World Cup Sunday.