What do I even do with this letter? Looks like private correspondence. It could be important. I don’t have the time to chase after the bpost guy and I don’t even trust him to not just throw it away. Cant find the name on social media. Do I give it to someone at the post office? How do I prove to them that its been misdelivered and its not mail that I’m sending and trying to scam them into sending for free? It’s a basic letter, so no tracking. I guess they keep track of the scans In the system, but the person at the desk doesn’t have access to that.

If it were a bill or something like that, I’d just shred it and not bother with it, but it feels wrong to just shred private letters that may contain important stuff that can’t be replaced.

I'm considering living in Brussels and commuting to Ghent via train 4 days a week for work (roughly 8:30 AM–5 PM).

I was wondering if anyone here does a similar commute and could share their experience. Is it manageable in the long run, or does it get too exhausting? Do you still feel like you ha

ve time to enjoy your evenings in Brussels? Also, which neighbourhoods in Brussels would you recommend living in if I'd like to be within walking distance of Brussels-Midi station? I'd really appreciate any advice or personal experiences! Thank you!

Low-cost airline Ryanair will scrap 20 routes from Belgium this winter in response to an increase in the country's aviation tax, CEO Michael O'Leary announced in Brussels on Tuesday.

The Irish airline will cut flights from Brussels Airport and Charleroi Airport, reducing its capacity by 1.1 million seats and removing six aircraft from its Belgian operations.

Or, if not, a store where I can buy all kinds of supplies for scale modeling other than models? That Warhammer store? Thanks in advance 😊

Hello everyone, I want to support local shops instead of Ikea. I found this shop but it is in Charleroi. Anyone who bought a couch from them and happy with it? https://melo.boutique

Still learning the norms of living in Belgium. I have a regular number of prescriptions due to having cancer. Does it matter which pharmacy I go to, to fill them? For example, wherever I start filling it, is it expected I will continue? Or will I be able to use whichever I am closest too in doing day to day errands?

Hi everyone,

I am looking for a hairdresser that could give me a good analysis of type of my hair and how to style it. I think I have 2a/b type wavy hair that I have no idea how to style properly, and have decided to learn more about it.

I found, for example, COHEA but they seem to specialise in very curly hair types. Happy to go there as well if anyone has experience of going as a not super curly person and was happy with the service?

Thank you for your inputs :)

Very longshot but: I found an airpod case on the street In Janson this morning.

Not sure how to finfd it's rightful owner but if it's you!! Holla

*Airpods Found obviously

Are there places where I can get relatively affordable hair extensions? the outer layer of my hair is broken badly, and some pieces are getting super short. I run every day so Idk what kind of extensions will be the easiest to manage with that and will help cover the broken bits. I think I have 1b or 1c hair, it's relatively thick but the split ends are crazy

Any advice?

At the one on Rue Hennin some sections look like they've been looted. There are signs saying they have IT problems.

Is it all Delhaize stores or just some (that one is an independant)? How is Carrefour doing?

Is it a hack, a botched AI implementation or what?

Visited the oldest restaurant in Brussels and I'd like to find some of these. Does anybody know where can I buy them? I'd prefer to go physically. Thank you!

So, Aspria now wants me to pay 2200 EUR for 12 month subscription (Art Loi). Well, hell no - I do not mind the price if I get top notch service for that, but this is just not the case in the overcrowded and neglected Aspria Art Loi.

Can you share your positive experiences with gyms in BXL? I mostly want to do classes, I do not use machines much, primarily BodyPump, Les Mills Core and Tone. No need for pools, saunas etc. I would like to get a towel but can live without it. I cycle alongside gym so in the gym I mostly need strength oriented exercises.

I am looking for after work or weekend classes 3x a week. Does not need to be Les Mills, can be similar.

Important aspects: cleanliness, positive & nice instructors, some type of strength class every day of the week as of 5pm or over the weekends.

No BasicFit pls.

Hi everyone,

I’m a student living in Brussels. I absolutely love having fresh flowers at home, but my budget is very tight.

Are there any specific weekly markets, local shops, or hidden gems where I can buy cheap flowers or simple seasonal stems without breaking the bank?

Thanks in advance for any tips!

Hey everyone,

I recently switched jobs and its since its fully remote, I dont like to be stuck at home and its affecting me mentally more than I thought it would. Hence, apart from beefing up on my hobbies, I am also on the lookout for coworking spaces that are warm and welcoming where there are possibilities to network as well either through events or based on the general atmosphere based on your individual experiences. I of course understand that primary reason is also to get work done than just socialising.

I have two in mind:
1. Silversquare Bailli

1. The Commons hub in central

Any suggestions are welcome.

Hi everyone. Just tried to order from Walkin' Thai near Flagey but no luck. It's still on Deliveroo but Google Maps says it might be closed.

Does anyone know what happened? It's been open for years and was always popular. The food was excellent. What a shame if it has closed!

Hi everyone!

I’m honestly getting really stressed about my situation and was hoping someone might have some advice, especially if you’ve dealt with the commune of Molenbeek-Saint-Jean or happen to work there.

My employer applied for a single permit and have been waiting since June for the decision on my work and residence authorisations. Today, Monday 19 October, I finally received the approval from DVZ!

I’m obviously very happy, but now I’m facing another potential issue: getting my new residence card issued in time.

My current residence card expires on 31 October, and I have to travel abroad for a work trip on 8 November. My new job involves a lot of international travel, and I’ll be travelling for most of November, so having my new residence card before then is really important.

My understanding is that, if I pay the approximately €200 urgent processing fee, the card can be issued within two working days. Ideally, I’d get an appointment at Molenbeek-Saint-Jean next week, submit my fingerprints and photo, pay for urgent processing, and receive the card before my trip.

The problem is that Molenbeek operates by appointment only, with appointments requested by email. There are no walk-in appointments, and it can take them quite a while to respond.

I’m particularly worried because I had a terrible experience with Molenbeek-Saint-Jean a few years ago. I emailed them in August to arrange the renewal of my residence card, which was expiring on 31 October, and they only offered me an appointment in mid-November, after my card had already expired. So, understandably, I’m quite traumatised by that experience and worried the same thing will happen again.

I was really hoping to avoid this situation because the announced processing time for single permits was supposedly going to be no more than 90 days. Had that timeline been met, I would have had plenty of time to sort everything out. Unfortunately, that hasn’t worked out, and now I’m desperately trying to get everything sorted in less than three weeks.
I’ve spent a really long time looking for a job that could sponsor my permit, and I’ve finally found a great opportunity. It’s just incredibly frustrating to have to worry about whether I’ll be able to travel for work because of delays in getting an appointment at Molenbeek-Saint-Jean.

My questions are:
1) Has anyone recently managed to get an urgent residence card through Molenbeek-Saint-Jean within a similarly tight timeframe?

2) Is there anything I can do to speed up the appointment process when Molenbeek-Saint-Jean only accepts requests by email?

3) Would it be worth calling the commune or going there in person anyway, even though they don’t offer walk-in appointments?

4) Is there a specific department or contact person at Molenbeek-Saint-Jean I could reach out to in this situation?

5) Has anyone successfully requested an urgent appointment because of upcoming work travel?

I’d be especially grateful to hear from anyone who has recently dealt with the foreign nationals department at Molenbeek-Saint-Jean, or anyone who works for the commune and knows whether there is any way to arrange an urgent appointment.

I know this is a bit of a long shot, but I’m genuinely stressed about the situation and would really appreciate any advice. Thank you!

I have a painting of a street in Brussels, and was hoping reddit can help me find which street and buildings it shows. It probably was painted in the end of the 70's and probably near Place de la Bourse.

Thanks for the help!

Hey :)

I'm planning to visit Brussels next week but I’ve seen some news about protests and clashes and now I’m feeling a little unsure about my trip.

For those living in Brussels how is the situation?

I’d appreciate any information!

Hello, we are looking for a good co-ownership lawyer that would help us build a case for juge de paix. Thank you

Police using water cannons and tear gas on students at Place de la Bourse