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Compared to 2000, twice as many French people were recorded as living in the Brussels region last year with the majority being young and female, Bruzz reports.

With its landscaped gardens, access to the Sonian Forest and a top-class museum, there’s another world to discover in Tervuren just outside Brussels. Getting to the municipality, just east of Brussels, is all part of the fun. Board the 44 tram at Montgomery on the edge of the European quarter, and after a picturesque 20-minute ride you’re in a different world. As you leave behind the capital’s pretty suburbs, the tram plunges into the forest, emerging on the outskirts of Tervuren, where cu...

Most people are aware of the problems surrounding air pollution, especially in large cities such as Brussels, but not many are aware of the impact of light pollution on humans and animals.

As Storm Eunice continues to sweep across northwest Europe on Saturday, Belgium counts the cost of the destruction left in its wake.

As Storm Eunice continues to sweep across northwest Europe on Saturday, Belgium counts the cost of the destruction left in its wake.

A debate over a leash requirement for dogs in the Sonian Forest, the 4,421-hectare woodland on the southeast edge of Brussels, has tempers running high.

According to the authorities responsible for the upkeep and protection of Belgian forests, too many walkers do not keep their dog on a leash, even though this is mandatory in Wallonia and Flanders.

With many of us sticking closer to home for the holidays this year, it’s a fitting time to check out some of the more outstanding overnight accommodations near Brussels. They make for a nice change of pace to spend Christmas or New Year, but also offer comfy getaways for the chilly months to follow. From cosy interiors with antiques and open beams to modern, airy rooms with a waterside view, these options in Flemish Brabant’s green belt are highly recommended.

The oldest surviving building on the Rouge-Cloître site in Auderghem has been given a new lease of life, with a complete restoration launched by the Brussels region and led by architectural offices Origin and LD2.

Over 30 days, we'll profile 30 non-profit organizations working to make the outdoors a more welcoming and inclusive space for the LGBTQ+ community.