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Linkebeek station to close as commune rejects building of extra rail lines

Linkebeek railway station is slated to shut down following a narrow vote from the local council to reject the building of additional rail lines, leaving many commuters in the lurch. For more than 20 years, Infrabel has had plans to run more regular and faster trains to and from Brussels on the...

Molenbeek gets cleaned up ahead of European Capital of Culture jury visit

The Brussels neighbourhood of Molenbeek received a thorough cleaning from residents, associations and schools on Wednesday ahead of Thursday’s jury visit in connection to the city’s bid to become European Capital of Culture 2030. In addition to Molenbeek, Leuven and Namur are also still in the...

Bikes and scooters to be banned from Brussels pedestrian zone

From January 2026, bicycles and scooters will be banned from the pedestrian zone in central Brussels. The aim of the pedestrian zone in the city centre was initially to allow pedestrians, cyclists and scooter users - electric or otherwise - to coexist in the public space. But complaints about...
Brussels Sports Association (BSA)

Brussels Sports Association offers kids activities throughout the year

Are you looking for sports opportunities for kids in English in Brussels? Brussels Sports Association (BSA) has been offering sports to the international community of Brussels since 1958. BSA is a not-for-profit, volunteer-based organisation that offers sports to all children aged 4-13, coming from...

Saint-Gilles reopens its architectural treasure Maison Pelgrims after two year renovation

An eclectically-styled 1905 mansion has been restored to its former splendour following a two-year renovation project by the municipality of Saint-Gilles, reports Belga. Maison Pelgrims in Rue de Parme was originally built by Adolphe Pirenne for the Colson family in a Flemish neo-Renaissance style...
Car-Free Sunday in Brussels

What’s on this week: 19 to 25 September

Car-Free Sunday is Brussels-Capital Region’s annual day where two-wheelers and pedestrians take over city streets. The largest area in Europe to ban motorised vehicles for the day is an opportunity to walk, ride or scoot around normally busy thoroughfares. Public transport is free, so there is no...

Top Shelf Comedy - Stand-Up Comedy Showcase in English!

Submitted by sidesplittersbr... on Wed, 09/17/2025 - 13:38

Step up to Top Shelf Comedy - a night of stand-up served at its finest.

On Saturday, September 20th, join us at The Commons Hub for a premium showcase of the sharpest comics in Brussels and beyond. From fresh takes to laugh-out-loud stories, each act brings something unique to the table.

Think of it as comedy’s top-shelf selection: smooth, bold, and guaranteed to leave you grinning. Whether you’re out with friends or flying solo, it’s the perfect recipe for a Saturday night.

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Campaigners condemn wave of arrests of Palestinian protestors

Following the arrests of six Palestinians in connection with protests in Brussels, activist groups say police are attempting to intimidate the public and quash support for Palestine. Two of the people arrested are said to have been taken to a closed centre for migrants, Bruzz reports. “Some of the...

UZ Brussel ends partnership with Danish sperm bank following scandal

Brussels university hospital UZ Brussel is ending its collaboration with Danish sperm bank ESB following a scandal in which it emerged that one donor had fathered more than 50 children in Belgium with 39 women, which goes against strict regulations. The Brussels hospital said it was deeply...

Bach concert - Minimes Cantat

Submitted by AndreaWL on Tue, 09/16/2025 - 23:06

Both cantatas of our new season’s first concert treat the subject of human vanity, pride and arrogance. Bach’s music presents a pitiless dissection of follies - both past and (alas, still) present - and offers a fervent and elegant alternative.  We are looking forward to seeing you again!

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