Big hike in fines in City of Brussels

From 1 August, the City of Brussels is stepping up its fight against fly-tipping and - somewhat bizarrely in a city that celebrates Manneke Pis – urinating in public.

Fines for these offences are significantly being increased.

Anas Ben Abdelmoumen, alderman for Cleanliness, presented the measures to the city council on 29 June, where they were also approved. ...