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STIB celebrates 70th anniversary
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When Stib blew out 70 birthday candles on 1 January, the anniversary was a moment to reflect on the long history of public transport in Brussels.

Construct Europe - exhibition by Lieve Blancquaert
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Belgium's presidency of the EU Council is an opportunity to showcase the country’s culture and history as well as citizen engagement, reports Belga.

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A section in the Train World museum will shed light on Belgian railway operator SNCB’s role in deporting Jews during the Second World War.

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A sculpture of former Schaerbeek mayor Roger Nols displayed in the municipality’s town hall has been turned backwards, signifying a condemnation of Nols’ discrimination against Flemish people and

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The daughter of Asterix cartoonist Albert Uderzo has filed a complaint to attempt to stop the sale of the original cover drawing of Asterix and Cleopatra at an auction in Brussels.

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The archives of the City of Brussels will be organising a stock sale of some of its older materials as part of its annual spring clean.

Sabena - Belga photo archive
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On May 23, 2023, Belgian national carrier Sabena would have been 100 years old.

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Flanders has released its official "canon", described as an overview of key elements of Flemish history, culture and society.

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The distinctive roar of Rolls Royce Merlin engines will be heard over Belgium on 4 May when legendary WW2 bomber, the Avro Lancaster, performs a special flypast.

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