What's the latest? The vaccination centre at Brussels Expo has enough doses to vaccinate 1,000 people per day. But only about 200 are showing up. Céline Frémault, from the CDH party, is demanding answers: "In the midst of the crisis, a week's delay is like a hundred years. People are at their wits...

The coronavirus crisis seems to have given everyone the same idea: let’s go cycling. Which is fine if you already owned a bike, but for those looking to buy it’s another story. Bike shops around Belgium have reported that the phone is ringing off the hook as people call for information on placing...

Local residents and commuters can have their say about the reconstruction of Brussels' inner ring between between Place Sainctelette and Yser - at present a busy, dangerous and anarchic combination of cars, trucks, trams, buses, bicycles and pedestrians. In 2017, the Brussels government organised a...

Sometimes second-hand is the best hand as music lover Veerle Deknopper found out when she made a remarkable discovery in a collectibles store in her home town of Mechelen. When she inspected a piano for sale in the store, her knowledge alerted her to the fact that it was probably worth much more...

The European Commission has gone a step further in its infringement proceedings against Belgium over European air quality regulations. The country continues to fail to meet its obligations under European legislation supposed to ensure clean air for citizens, the Commission said. The EU executive...

More than 17,000 people in Belgium have signed up for the Veggie Challenge, starting this Monday, during which participants pledge to eat no meat or very little meat for a month. EVA vzw, a non-profit organisation that promotes ethical and vegetarian food, is spearheading the Belgian participation...

The Bulletin Weekly In our regular Monday morning podcast , we meet the people and visit the places that make Belgium special. This week: Solve the murder of Saint Agatha in the town that bears her name Community life: We meet the Committee of Italians Abroad Belgium postpones decision on easing...

Describe your role in the Committee of Italians Abroad and how you became involved? I’m the secretary general and a member of the board of the Brussels, Brabant and Flanders committee of Italians Abroad . I’m Involved in all initiatives that relate to rights and citizenship (I’m a lawyer by...

Back in the 18th century, Belgium was home to two towns called Berchem. This was a source of confusion, so one of them decided to change its name. And Berchem-Sainte-Agathe was born. But why did the city fathers choose to name this now Brussels municipality after the Sicilian saint? Find out why...