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Mobility Week: Belgians break records in commuting time

Belgian residents take the longest time to get to work compared to other Europeans, according to a study of 16,000 workers in 16 European countries carried out by human resources company SD Worx. The results show that Belgians spend an average of 57 minutes commuting each day, compared to the...

Durga Puja 2025 at Brussels

Submitted by dibyendu on Tue, 09/16/2025 - 15:03

You are cordially invited to Durga Puja 2025 organisd by Tero Parbon, Belgium.

Durga Puja is declared as "Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity" by UNESCO. The auspicious festival of Durga Puja is an annual five-day celebration originating in the Indian subcontinent which pays homage to the goddess Maa Durga. It celebrates the victory of good over evil as goddess Durga killed demon king Mahishasur. According to Hindu mythology, it is believed that the goddess visits her earthly abode during this time to bless her devotees.

Raising the curtain on autumn film festivals in Belgium

For cinephiles, the end of summer signals the beginning of the film season with a clutch of highly-anticipated festivals rolling out their red carpets around the country. If Belgium boasts an all-year-round roster of cinema events, the autumn offering is the opportunity to catch national premières...

Animal rights group opens virtual zoo at Tour & Taxis

Animal rights organisation Gaia (Global Action in the Interest of Animals) has opened what it says is the first fully virtual zoo in Europe in Brussels. With its "Zoo of the Future", the organisation wants to introduce people to animals in the wild virtually, without the need for captivity. “...

LEZ postponement thrown out by court, but no immediate fines

Belgium’s constitutional court has thrown out the Brussels region’s decision to postpone the introduction of stricter low-emission rules for two years, citing public health concerns. The stricter low-emissions zone (LEZ) rules technically apply again immediately, but fines will not be issued just...

Protestors say Brussels politicians have abandoned democracy

Concerned residents from various Brussels citizens’ councils have handed out wilted flowers to Brussels MPs to symbolise what they describe as "the declining state of democracy". The action took place to mark International Democracy Day and the start of the new parliamentary year. According to the...
Women's Bike Ride Brussels

Pedal power: Women’s Bike Ride Brussels to highlight cycling gender gap on Car-Free Sunday

The Women’s Bike Ride Brussels returns for its fourth edition on Car-Free Sunday on 21 September, setting off from Place de Brouckère at 11.00. This independent initiative encourages more women to cycle in the city and to push for safer streets for all riders. Families - children and supportive men...

Bruges continues clampdown on 'over-tourism'

Bruges is planning to introduce new restrictions on guided tours, with residents calling for action to curb the city's massive influx of visitors. With its nickname of Venice of the North, it is not surprising Bruges is Belgium’s most popular tourist draw. Some eight million people flocked to the...

New bridge, farm and redesigned park for Brussels' canal district

The Schuman roundabout is not the only part of Brussels getting a makeover, with the redevelopment of Brussels' canal district under way, including a new-look Place Sainctelette, a new petting farm and renovated Maximilien Park also planned. The Place Sainctelette redevelopment reached a new...

Evere takes action against illegal dumping at clothes donation bins

The Brussels municipality of Evere plans to test new measures to combat illegal dumping at overflowing clothes donation bins. Evere collected 377 tonnes of clothing last year, more than one tonne per day. This comes with its share of problems, including that clothes are often mixed in with rubbish...

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