Latest news in Belgium? September 20th, 2026
20-09-2026
The latest news in Belgium for September 20th, 2026, includes several notable developments:
Car-Free Sunday in Brussels: The entire Brussels-Capital Region is hosting its traditional Car-Free Sunday, prohibiting motorized traffic from 9:30 AM to 7:00 PM to encourage soft mobility, cycling, and pedestrian activities, with public transport running for free all day.
Archaeological Discovery via Moles: Researchers near Damme announced the discovery of an 800-year-old medieval estate and a 13th-to-14th-century brick entrance gate, uncovered after thousands of archaeological fragments were pushed to the surface by moles digging across hundreds of molehills.
Political Stance on Asylum Hubs: Prime Minister Bart De Wever recently confirmed in parliament that while Belgium plans to utilize return hubs for rejected asylum seekers, the country will not send underage asylum seekers to these facilities.
Car Inspection Reform: Flanders has newly transitioned all standard passenger cars to a biennial (every two years) technical inspection cycle instead of the previous annual check, streamlining rules for motorists this September.