Stay updated with breaking news from Brussels Environment. Get real-time updates on events, politics, business, and more. Visit us for reliable news and exclusive interviews.
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.
Six local residents have launched a petition in a bid to convince the Brussels region and the municipality of Anderlecht that a public swimming project would harm the biodiversity of Neerpede park.
Six local residents have launched a petition in a bid to convince the Brussels region and the municipality of Anderlecht that a public swimming project would harm the biodiversity of Neerpede park.
A further 90,000 diesel vehicles will be banned from driving in Brussels from 1 January, as the region extends the criteria for its low emission zone (LEZ).