Mission Statement: to assist the integration of foreign residents living in Spain and this is never more accurate than when you establish yourself as a foreign resident in a new country Being able to quickly familiarise yourself with the culture and customs can help ease the transition during a challenging time This is why Euro Weekly News makes it our mission to provide you with a free news resource in English that covers both regional and national Spanish news – anything that we feel you will benefit from knowing as you integrate into your new community and live your best life in Spain you can forget about translating articles from Spanish into awkward English that probably don’t make much sense Let us be your convenient and essential guide to all things that will likely affect you as a foreign resident living in Spain public drinking will be banned after 10pm in some of Ixelles’ busiest areas as the Brussels municipality moves to tackle late-night disturbances Popular hangouts like Place du Châtelain and Place du Luxembourg will now see stricter controls on alcohol as officials try to strike a balance between nightlife and neighbourhood peace saying the aim is to prevent ‘bad habits’ from spoiling residents’ quality of life especially with warmer weather approaching we’ve seen too many incidents related to excessive drinking,” he said alcohol will no longer be allowed in public at Place du Châtelain after 22:00 with drinks restricted to bar terraces only Bars have been told they’re responsible for keeping clients in line and police patrols will be reinforced in the area Local authorities also plan to improve street cleaning following late-night gatherings The crackdown comes after 31 nuisance complaints were logged at the square in February alone – mostly related to noise known for its lively Thursday afterwork drinks popular with EU employees and interns and businesses will be required to help maintain cleanliness on the square The municipality hasn’t confirmed if similar measures will be introduced in other buzzing areas like Flagey Étangs d’Ixelles or the Cimetière d’Ixelles but the focus remains on keeping a peaceful coexistence between residents and revellers Stay tuned with Euro weekly news for more news from Belgium Subscribe to our Euro Weekly News alerts to get the latest stories into your inbox Euro Weekly News is the leading English language newspaper in Spain by delivering news with a social conscience we are proud to be the voice for the expat communities who now call Spain home With around half a million print readers a week and over 1.5 million web views per month EWN has the biggest readership of any English language newspaper in Spain The paper prints over 150 news stories a week with many hundreds more on the web – no one else even comes close Our publication has won numerous awards over the last 25 years including Best Free Newspaper of the Year (Premios AEEPP) Company of the Year (Costa del Sol Business Awards) and Collaboration with Foreigners honours (Mijas Town Hall) All of this comes at ZERO cost to our readers All our print and online content always has been and always will be FREE OF CHARGE Download our media pack in either English or Spanish has introduced a ban on drinking alcohol outside after 10pm in some of its most-visited public places Taking effect from yesterday (1 April) until 31 October the ban will ban drinking in Place du Châtelain after 10pm with an Instagram post from the official account for Ixelles stating that “the party continues in the bars and on their terraces only” A post shared by Ixelles – Elsene (@ixelles_elsene) The measures will include an increased police presence in the square at night and new working hours for public cleanliness workers to keep Place du Châtelain clean in the evenings. Place du Luxembourg, more often referred to as Place Lux by the European diplomats who frequent it for afterwork drinks, will also be subject to new nightlife restrictions, including a 10pm cutoff for playing music on speakers, and a 1am cutoff for events. In the districts of Flagey, Sainte-Croix and Étangs d’Ixelles, events will only be permitted if they respect residents’ desires for peace. Romain de Reusme, mayor of Ixelles, posted on LinkedIn: “Nightlife is a real asset for Ixelles: it boosts the local economy, attracts residents and visitors, and contributes to cultural influence. But it also poses challenges in terms of noise pollution, cleanliness and security.” The Ixelles Night Council has been formed in an effort to strike that balance. “In Ixelles, we are implementing concrete solutions for a dynamic and responsible nightlife,” De Reusme continued. “Because, if the night belongs to everyone, it must also respect the sleep of local residents.” Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked * We are using cookies to give you the best experience on our website. You can find out more about which cookies we are using or switch them off in settings. This website uses cookies so that we can provide you with the best user experience possible. Cookie information is stored in your browser and performs functions such as recognising you when you return to our website and helping our team to understand which sections of the website you find most interesting and useful. 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This means that every time you visit this website you will need to enable or disable cookies again. ​CategoriesCategoriesEnglishJUSTICEMan charged with murder of woman and two children in Ixelles18 November 2024 A man has been arrested and charged with murdering a woman and her two children in Ixelles the Brussels public prosecutor’s office has confirmed Police received a call on Saturday morning from a concerned family member and went to a residence in Avenue Jeanne Inside the home they found a 54-year-old man and the bodies of a 40-year-old woman and her two children The man is reported to be the woman’s partner and the father of the younger child He has been charged with murdering all three victims Anyone with questions or concerns about violence, abuse and child abuse can contact 1712 a professional online and telephone support service Flowers placed outside the home where a woman and her two children were killed © BELGA PHOTO BENOIT DOPPAGNE  Copy linkGet updates in your mailboxYour email addressSubscribeBy clicking "Subscribe" I confirm I have read and agree to the Privacy Policy rapid and high-quality information 24 hours a day from Belgium and abroad to all Belgian media not to mention entertainment and lifestyle our journalists and press photographers produce hundreds of photos and news stories Since the end of March 2022 English has been added as a language businesses and various organisations that need reliable information Belga News Agency also offers a comprehensive range of corporate services to meet all their communication needs www.belganewsagency.eu ​CategoriesCategoriesEnglishCULTUREMuseum of Ixelles faces another year of renovation delays2 August 2024 Renovations on the Museum of Ixelles has been delayed for a year Communications officer Julie Delvaux has confirmed that the renovation is now expected to be finished by early 2026 focused on upgrading the reception area and adding new multipurpose rooms and a didactic space aimed at improving energy efficiency and enhancing collection preservation Complications have arisen due to the addition of new offices and unexpected administrative delays which caused the technical phase to start later than planned "We are also working on several museographic projects that require time to develop," Delvaux noted the budget for the renovation has increased The current costs amount to 11 million euros about 1.5 million euros more than initially projected in 2018 The museum has received a 4.2 million euro subsidy from the French Community government Delvaux assures that the renovation is progressing well The second phase is expected to be completed by the end of 2025 but visitors will not be able to enjoy the museum’s extensive art collection until early 2026 ​Musee d'Ixelles museum in Brussels © BELGA PHOTO ERIC LALMAND ​CategoriesCategoriesEnglishJUSTICETwo suspects arrested in Lisbon for deadly home invasion in Brussels30 September 2024 Two men suspected of a deadly home invasion in the Brussels municipality of Ixelles have been arrested in Lisbon the Brussels prosecutor's office has confirmed The home invasion on 29 August left a 57-year-old French man dead and is believed to have been orchestrated via the dating app Grindr The two suspects arrested are of Brazilian origin and allegedly also used Grindr to target people in Portugal Shortly after the deadly home invasion in Ixelles a first suspect was arrested who had been in contact with the two suspects arrested in Lisbon Three victims were shot during the home invasion A 22-year-old young man and a 57-year-old woman were not fatally injured and were taken to hospital the youngest victim had arranged a date through Grindr when two Spanish-speaking men turned up and demanded money and the perpetrators shot and killed the father The Brussels public prosecutor's office has not yet been able to release any information on the exact circumstances and motives of the perpetrators but has confirmed that they are investigating whether the perpetrators and one of the victims may have been in contact via a dating app the vibrant multicultural quarter where Audrey Hepburn was born I had a brief conversation with the taxi driver about Belgium He looked at me in his rear-view mirror and said There were a few seconds of doubt and confusion “I lived there once and I really love it,” I said View image in fullscreenBelgian beauty: Audrey Hepburn Photograph: Hulton Archive/Getty ImagesA plaque highlights Audrey Hepburn's house There is usually a group of excited girls hanging around outsideConversations about Belgium are – in my experience – often this brief and any mention of Brussels is likely to land me in an unwanted conversation about office blocks Brexit or a tiny statue of a naked weeing boy I’ll see someone’s eyes light up and they’ll say I love Brussels” – and then they’ll tell me about the friend or relative they frequently visit having escaped a joyless job on a hotel boat in the south of France beer and chocolate – it is an altogether different Brussels that I fell in love with And that Brussels is one where few tourists rarely ever venture I was now sharing an apartment with Sandrine we were two minutes away from African shopping arcades and in the other a very hip cafe beloved by the British expat crowd and Belgians alike Mention Brussels and risk being drawn into unwanted conversations about Brexit or a tiny statue of a weeing boyBoth the arcades and the cafe are still going strong Take a walk up Chaussée de Wavre for a little taste of Kinshasa in Belgium and then head on to Place Saint Boniface for one of the coolest cafes in Brussels It’s worth the price of a coffee alone just to sit outside in the gorgeous little square and watch the world go by – a world which is Belgian British expats have always been a presence in Ixelles. In 1842, Charlotte and Emily Brontë – on a year out, like me – regularly spent their Sundays at a house on Chaussée d’Ixelles, having tea with a British family who lived there. Later, in 1907, an English nurse named Edith Cavell arrived in Ixelles to work at a nursing school The First World War proved fatal for Edith Cavell but she is still remembered in Brussels There is now a street and a hospital named after her – although not in Ixelles where they perhaps might best belong View image in fullscreenLittle Kinshasha: an African grocer’s in Matongé. Photograph: Joanna van Mulder/The ObserverAnother notable British resident of Ixelles was Audrey Hepburn, who was born and grew up at 48 Rue Keyenveld just a short walk away from one of Brussels’s most expensive boulevards A commemorative plaque highlights her house It’s impossible to miss because there is usually a group of excited girls hanging around outside and the show is running till next February View image in fullscreenPark life: the feathery denizens of Ixelles ponds Photograph: Joanna van Mulder/The ObserverBut the art in Ixelles isn’t just in this gallery; it really is everywhere Look up at the windows and balconies and you’re likely to spot both art nouveau and art deco features an enormous and striking art deco building dominates the square it is now an arts venue and home to Café Belga – another candidate for the coolest cafe in the world Just beyond it, Ixelles turns leafy and art nouveau mansions form a border along the Etangs d’Ixelles – two large and pretty ponds. It’s ever so slightly like Central Park’s Upper West Side but without any hipsters. Keep walking and you come to what may be the best-kept secret of them all, the Abbaye de la Cambre this ancient abbey and its immaculate gardens could well be the most tranquil place on earth And I suppose that goes for the whole of Ixelles you might want to keep it to yourself or else it’ll be as busy up there as it is in front of that dodgy statue of the weeing boy This is the archive of The Observer up until 21/04/2025. The Observer is now owned and operated by Tortoise Media. Want to explore the best restaurants in the area? You've come to the right place! We present the 6 best restaurants in Ixelles. Undeniably one of the European capital’s most lively and fashionable districts, Ixelles is known for its eclectic mix of trendy boutiques, lively cafés and cosmopolitan restaurants. Whether you live here or want to sample the neighborhood’s culinary wonders, we’ve listed the 6 best restaurants in Ixelles for you! View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ricciocapriccio (@ricciocapriccio_le_restaurant) What would Ixelles be without its delicious little Italian restaurants? At Bruxelles Secrète, we recommend Riccio Capriccio: a gastronomic nugget of its kind, offering exceptional dishes in the heart of Châtelain. Breathtaking! 📍 Address: Rue Américaine 90, 1050 Ixelles View this post on Instagram A post shared by Le Grenier d'Elvire (@elvire_grenier) If you love convivial atmospheres and generous cuisine, then look no further: Le Grenier d’Elvire is just what you need. Spaghetti bolo’, burgers or salads, the dishes are both simple and sophisticated. The result: just excellent. Unquestionably one of the best restaurants in Ixelles! 📍 Address: Chau. de Boondael 339/A, 1050 Ixelles View this post on Instagram A post shared by Marta Elena (@marthabruxe) If, like us, you’re a fan of the star dishes of Moroccan cuisine, then you’re in for a treat. From kefta tajine to pastilla, falafel and sea bream, the menu leaves you spoilt for choice, with succulent options for vegetarians. A real treat! View this post on Instagram A post shared by Knees to chin (@kneestochin) True, you’ll find “Knees to Chin” in neighborhoods other than Ixelles. But when you’re looking for a tasty, reasonably priced Asian street-food option, Knees to Chin is the place to go! Clearly the most appetizing spring rolls we’ve ever seen… View this post on Instagram A post shared by Mushu (@mushu.brussels) For your Japanese cravings for pokebowl, udon noodles and kebabs, head for Yakitori! The specialties are homemade, the bentos are generous and everything is affordable. Yummy! 📍Address: Chau. de Boondael 353, 1050 Ixelles View this post on Instagram A post shared by Oliban Bruxelles (@olibanbruxelles) We couldn’t tell you about the best restaurants in Ixelles without mentioning Oliban: the ultimate in Lebanese cuisine Here you’ll find the very best of Lebanese cuisine a flan scented with orange blossom that you must try at least once in your life Want to introduce your offspring to the magic of the 7th art This cinema offers children's tickets for just €2.50 The Lion King… There are many films that have left their mark on our childhood the 7th Art never ceases to amaze us with modern productions full of magic the Vendôme cinema – in Ixelles – offers tickets for just €2.50 Bruxelles Secrète tells you all you need to know about this great cinema deal for you and your little family Bruxelles Secrète launches its address books of unmissable outings in each of the communes of the Brussels Region activities and things to do in one of the capital’s favorite communes Whether you’re a tourist or a local, discovering the European Parliament district will help you better understand why Brussels is the capital of Europe. Have lunch on the Place du Luxembourg visit the Parlamentarium and relax in the Parc Léopold Ah, the famous frites debate between the Flagey team (Frit Flagey, to be exact) and the Jourdan team! Wander around the square, grab a croissant at La Fleur du Pain, buy a book at Librairie Flagey and treat yourself to a painting at the new Kinograph. Although it straddles the communes of Brussels and Ixelles we couldn’t fail to include Abbaye de la Cambre in this top list is enhanced by incredible formal gardens where you can relax in summer There’s something so bucolic about these two ponds on the edge of Place Flagey We love strolling along to the gentle sound of lapping water their ducks and the magnificent Brussels mansions that line the ponds We love this Brussels neighborhood just off Avenue Louise trendy bars and trendy restaurants are a must for locals lively district packed with bars and restaurants Matongé is one of the perfect places to chill out with friends or go shopping turn onto chaussée d’Ixelles and go down to Fernand Cocq With an impressive number of venues and an equally rich and eclectic program Please note: the museum is closed for temporary works the Musée d’Ixelles is the town’s reference museum reflecting its desire to be accessible to all forms of creativity There’s a plethora of good bookshops in Ixelles (Librairie Flagey the second-hand book paradise on Chaussée de Waterloo Please upgrade your browser to improve your experience "Humus x Hortense is the culinary brainchild of two creative chefs who bend over backwards to pamper their guests Their goal is to develop a new food system in a sustainable and regenerative perspective in order to align food consumption with the future Caroline and Nicolas had already coined the expression to define their sustainable vegetarian approach." 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I would like to receive Newsletter from MICHELIN Guide Save lists of your favorite restaurants & hotels it's not just Plaisirs d'Hiver that makes Brussels shine But the magic of the festive season doesn’t stop there numerous ephemeral markets are blooming to bring us delights enchantment and gifts to put under the tree Immerse yourself in the magic of Christmas in Brussels with the charming Silversquare Bailli Christmas Market a real hidden treasure in the Belgian capital this festive pop-up invites you to discover unique gifts created by local entrepreneurs in a warm atmosphere worthy of the most beautiful winter postcards Don’t miss the Christmas brunch at Bambino Bailli on Saturday 14th followed by enchanting activities for children before marveling at the sound and light show on the Grand-Place for an unforgettable fairytale day in the heart of Brussels 📅FromThursday December 12 to Saturday December 14 2024 📍 Silversquare Bailli – Avenue Louise 231 – 1050 Ixelles Because Christmas is also synonymous with solidarity, the “Sapins et Boutique de Noël” operation run by two associations working for the social and cultural inclusion of people with disabilities welcomes you between Christmas trees and decorations from November 29 to December 5 📅FromFriday November 29 to Thursday December 5 The little extra: a hot drinks menu to die for mulled wine and Irish Coffee (among others) 📅FromFriday December 13 to Sunday December 15 🎄And in addition to all these addresses, we can’t forget our beloved and faithful Plaisirs d’Hiver market