Hi friends,

I wanted to ask something related to planting or decorating public spaces. The street where I live has been under construction for about four months—they’re replacing all the bricks on the sidewalks and removed all the trees to expand the planting area. My question is: is there any place where the people on my street could make a request so that, when the new trees are planted, they could be cherry blossom trees? We would really love to see our street filled with those trees. Is there a way to make this kind of request?

Hey folks, I'm going to a show at Ancienne Belgique tomorrow night and staying at a friend's place near Etterbeek Station. I'm thinking of walking from the venue to Brussels Central Station afterwards to catch a train, but I've heard some mixed things about the area around Boulevard Anspach at night.

Anyone local or familiar with the area—would you say it's safe to walk that route late in the evening? Or should I look into other options like a taxi or rideshare? Appreciate any tips!

I recently moved to brussels and I'm shocked by the bad air quality and smell of gas that is almost everywhere.

Hi all, big fan of standup and i am gonna be in Brussel from 7-10 april. Is there any english speaking standup comedy worth visiting in this period? Tried googling but it’s confusing

A car(s) was set on fire last night (according to the police man I spoke to at the scene) on rue sans soucis in Ixelles. The car(s) was in front of one of the doors to the neighborhood school which is heavily damaged, and a window on an apartment on rue du Conseil was also broken (not caused by the fire). I can’t find anything in the news about it, but the police were searching the neighborhood on foot late into the night. Police station is on place fernand cocq, two streets over in parallel from where the fire took place.

Hey everyone, I’m currently 8 months into a 12-month CIP. I’ve found a new opportunity that also offers a CIP, but for 6 months.

My question is: Can I switch now and start a new 6-month CIP with another company, even if that means I’ll go over the total 12 months? Or is the 12 months a hard cap, no matter how many companies you work for?

Would love to hear from anyone who’s been in a similar situation or knows how this works.

Thanks in advance!

In Brussels for a layover, have got time for one speedy lunch. Does anyone know a decent restaurant in the centre that does both these dishes well?

I'm having a hard time finding a shop for it. I found some online, but they only offer a tour, and I don't like that. Can someone please recommend me a shop with good chocolate and wine tasting. Thank you!!!

Do you know if there are any plans for systematic and holistic renovation of all Brussels' train stations? What I am referring here to is for example the train stations' platforms - platforms on stations like Schaeerbeek or Chapelle look arguably my worse and in worse condition than old stations in remote eastern Slovakia I have visited last summer. Yes, genuinely this neglected, despite being in a capital of a very wealthy city.

Furthermore, even platforms of major hubs - like Central or Nord, looks really bad. Arguably Midi is closest to normal looking, but the on the ground platforms still look very much like straight out of 70s.

I am not suggesting here any demolition, just significant modernisation and turning them into, well, 21st century stations. Especially compared to Flanders, that tend to have rather decently looking platforms, usually relatively modern. Do you know of any plans to do so? Especially for the local stations it is very much badly needed.

Hey everyone! I’m working on a photography project about the Brussels Canal, looking at it as a kind of “human ecosystem” — a space where different communities, histories, and everyday lives intersect. I want to explore how people use the canal, live around it, and how it’s changing.

I’d love to hear your tips or stories:
– Any spots along the canal you find visually or socially interesting?
– Communities or events linked to the canal worth checking out?
– People or groups who spend a lot of time there (skaters, fishers, port workers, etc.)?
– Historical or lesser-known angles I should be aware of?

I’m based in Brussels and will be doing walks and spending time along the canal over the next weeks. Any suggestions or pointers would be super appreciated — thank you!

Which are best and most expensive museums in Brussels that offer free admission on first Sunday of the month?

This is such a magnificent building in Molenbeek. I read something a couple of years ago about it being sold but no news since then. It's just being squatted for what i can tell.

Hello,

I've been living and studying in Brussels for year. I'm thinking about switching programmes and for that I need to pass the ITNA Dutch test in B2. I've been following Dutch courses (5 hours a week) since October but now I'm trying to look for intensive courses over the summer (starting June). Does anyone have any recommendations? All I find in Brussels are two weeks intensive courses but nothing longer. I'm currently taking the language classes in Leuven but if I start the everyday intensive course, I would prefer for it to be in Brussels.

I have been thinking about the Summer course 'Joos Florquin' 2025 at ILT in Leuven but that's only for August. I'm planning to take the ITNA test late August/September.

Thanks!

I bought a leather jacket that's a size too big. It needs to be taken in the shoulders a bit. I know it's a difficult alteration, so I'm looking for a good amd reliable place for it, and willing to put a bit of money in it. Any recommendations?

I was walking from Rue Neuve going to Grand Place, i saw a guy asking people to take a photo with a DSLR camera, i also noticed a girl standing beside him. People disregarded. More or less a hundred meters from them, i saw another photographer with a girl. Is this a scam? Whats the objective?

Hi, I am looking for a gym club where you can pay for single accesses instead of buying a monthly or yearly membership

Hello redditors in Brussels,

I want to buy Belgian chocolate as a souvenirs and I need to buy a LOT. Are there any place in Brussels or around that sell in bulk/outlets? Thanks in advance. Dag!

Hello, we are staying at a hotel in Brussels. Me, my husband and our two dogs.

Today, the manager’s dog unleashed in the hotel compound attacked our dog leashed by me as we were coming back from a walk and entering the hotel compound. For about 5 mins of the attack, the owner/manager did not even come to inside of the lobby where the attack was happening. My dog defended herself and the dog (attacker) retreated.

As a result, my dog sustained an injury near her lip (a bite hole which might need a stitch). I don’t know what happened to the other dog (probably injured as well).

We came back to our hotel room. My partner went down to say that it was not nice. 5 mins later, the manager came knocking on our door to say it was our fault or something along the line.

So we called the police and filed a report.

Can we sue the hotel chain, and under which law? Thank you so much. Sorry if this is incomplete, I’m still shaken.

We are taking our dog to the vet as well.

Yesterday afternoon was at a Quick drive-in in Brussels, the guy in front ordered food and wanted beer. They said they can't sell beer via the drive-in. As he waited for his order he came out or his car to throw out half a dozen 50cl empty beer cans. Except that's not the only guy, in traffic in the center, I often see guys with a 50cl beer in their cup holder, or construction workers leaving a construction site barely able to walk. And finally "fancy"people who party at club or restaurant then drive home drunk with Waze.

That last one why?? The city provides you with stuff like Collecto and Night Buses! Not many cities have that.

What's your opinion on that?

Also it's often people who can afford it, not poor people.

I personally feel like it's the cause of Police and judiciary system being too lax. And also people who sell alcohol in general thinking only about profit.

Police because they mainly do huge checks (every few months?), which most people know about and avoid, even if they catch some people still.

Judiciary because repeated offender are still allowed to drive, and even when they aren't and drive, the consequences are still close no nothing, even recent cases where they killed people while driving drunk and on suspended licence the sentence I believe didn't match the crime.

France has for example this point system on the driving licenses. USA depending on the state can give already 30 days of jail just for having an open container, and rapidly can increase to DUI, heavy fines among others and serious jail time.

I think the logic is that if you think you can get away with it why would you respect the law? Like petty crimes.

Rant over

Smells like fire and we hear sirens going on. Does anyone know anything?

Hello. Quite an odd and grim request, I know. I am not from Belgium. I am a European Citizen, and I beg for some help on the matter. Are there any reports of suicides attempts, or actions? Are there local news that report on those ? I do not speak French, Flemish or German. Any help is appreciated. Thank you in advance.