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Brussels police accused of illegal drone flights

The Brussels Capital/Ixelles police zone carried out 144 flights with surveillance drones operated by a private company in the spring of 2025, but what was presented as an experiment has since been deemed illegal by the Control Body for Police Information (COC). The drones were operated by the...

Bike-sharing more popular than ever, but Villo lags behind

The use of shared electric bikes is booming in Brussels, but regional bike-sharing programme Villo is missing out on the rise in popularity, experiencing a 40% drop in rides over the last six years. According to figures from the Brussels statistics office BISA, an average of 5,422 trips per day...

Brussels hospitals sued for failing to help in Dutch

Flemish separatist group the Vlaamse Volksbeweging (Flemish People's Movement) has initiated seven legal proceedings against Brussels hospitals which they say are not complying with language legislation. “Dutch-speaking patients cannot be treated in Dutch, which leads to tragic situations,” said...
Terminal 1 - Brussels Expo

Terminal 1: New digital arts and gaming venue opens at Brussels Expo

The new immersive space Terminal 1 at Brussels Expo has been officially inaugurated by Brussels mayor Philippe Close (PS) and the site’s director Denis Delforge. Located in the former Hall 1 of the emblematic trade and exhibition complex, the 10,000m2 venue is dedicated to entertainment, digital...

Brussels police gain 'indispensable' access to ANPR cameras to solve crimes

Automatic number plate recognition cameras initially intended for the Brussels low-emissions zone will now be shared with police, who hope to use them to solve shootings. A total of 450 Brussels ANPR cameras are connected to a new digital platform called ANPR@GPI , Bruzz reports, giving the capital...

Gault & Millau 2026: Bozar Restaurant chef Karen Torosyan leads winners of Belgium’s gastronomic guide

Chef of the Year 2026 was awarded to Karen Torosyan of Restaurant Bozar in Brussels at the Gault&Millau Belux 2026 prize ceremony at Brussels Expo. The culinary bible highlighted 1,340 restaurants in Belgium and Luxembourg for its latest edition, including 153 new entries and 166 establishments...

Ric Diez - Punished

Submitted by xaros on Thu, 11/06/2025 - 14:04

Ric Diez is back!

The uncomparable one-liner has embarked on a European tour and is paying us a visit. Not to be missed!

As seen on the Kill Tony podcast

Ric Diez (@sadmanric) is a brilliant Spanish one-liner comedian known for his dark, absurd humor. With sharp wit and unconventional jokes, he delivers laughs while exploring life’s complexities. As the first European to win a Golden Ticket on “Kill Tony,” Ric leaves audiences laughing and thinking with his fearless punchlines.

Harri Soinila - Stand Up

Submitted by xaros on Thu, 11/06/2025 - 14:02

Harri Soinila is a Finnish stand-up comedian based in Rotterdam whose self-aware wit and sharp observations have taken him across Europe and beyond. Mixing dark humor with disarming honesty, he turns social awkwardness, cultural confusion, and human stupidity into laughter with surgical precision. Intelligent, dry, and just the right amount of wrong. ________________________________Doors open at 7 pmShow starts at 8 pm

Art Deco style - Fashion & Lace Museum

What’s on this week: 7 to 13 November

The Art Deco centenary celebration in Brussels continues with a stylish exhibition revealing the evolution of silhouettes and accessories during the ‘golden age’ of the 20th century. 1925: Fashion in the Age of Art Deco is a collaboration between the Fashion & Lace Museum and the Van Buuren...

Exceptional 19th century lace unveiled at the Fashion & Lace Museum in Brussels

A magnificent piece of lace goes on display at the Fashion & Lace Museum near the Grand Place from 12 November, thanks to an acquisition by the King Baudouin Foundation supported by the Marie-Jeanne Dauchy Fund. The textile will be exhibited in the Lace Room at the Brussels museum until the end...

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