All Saints’ Holiday Rush: Brussels Warns of Major Road & Airport Disruptions on 24 October
Storm Benjamin Aftermath: Public Transport & Commuter Routes Disrupted Across Brussels
Belgium introduces stricter documentation checks for EU residence registrations
Laatste Nieuws
Brussels Airport urges travellers to arrive earlier as autumn rush begins
Facing a 12 % traffic surge around the autumn school holidays, Brussels Airport on 23 October asked passengers to add 30-45 minutes to normal arrival times, pre-book parking and consider rail alternatives. Security staffing, parking capacity and Schengen/non-Schengen passport controls are the main bottlenecks.
Storm Benjamin disrupts transport across Belgium, triggers contingency plans
High winds and heavy rain from Storm Benjamin shut parks, rerouted trams and slowed trains on 23 October. While Brussels Airport remained largely operational, local and regional transport faced diversions, highlighting the need for businesses to monitor duty-of-care and insurance exposure during extreme weather.
Belgium and Morocco sign security & migration accord alongside Western Sahara shift
Belgium’s formal backing of Morocco’s Western Sahara autonomy proposal came with a practical side-deal: a new bilateral pact on security, justice and migration. The agreement promises faster migrant readmission and potential visa facilitation for Moroccan professionals, reflecting Belgium’s strategy of tying mobility benefits to cooperation on returns.
Already registered in EES? What non-EU travellers should expect at Belgian borders
A 23 October explainer details how repeat crossings work under the new Entry/Exit System. Travellers previously registered in EES will undergo a faster biometric verification, but uneven equipment across Belgian entry points means clearance times may still vary. Mobility teams should update travel-time estimates accordingly.
All Saints’ Day: Brussels boosts bus links to major cemeteries on 1 November
Brussels’ public-transport operator will lay on additional buses to the city’s main cemeteries on 1 November, easing holiday congestion. HR and relocation teams should flag the altered timetables to expatriates and business visitors.
Avenue Louise roadworks force detours for Brussels bus lines 54 & 96
From 25 October, buses 54 and 96 will bypass two central stops on Avenue Louise due to infrastructure works, with diversions lasting until 4 November. The change affects many expatriate commuters and airport-bound travellers staying in Ixelles.