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Belgian university rectors call for government action on Gaza

Rectors at Belgium’s 10 main universities have called on the federal government to take action regarding "the dehumanising violence" in Palestine. The rectors said in a joint statement that they cannot remain silent about the "inhuman conditions and the deep humanitarian crisis" in Gaza. “...

World Folklore Festival comes to Jambes-Namur

‘Folklore equals friendship’ is the hospitable slogan of the World Folklore Festival Jambes-Namur that is staged from 15 to 18 August. For its 63rd edition, the annual event welcomes folklore groups from four continents in a celebration of cultural diversity that encompasses music, dance and local...

Police make major cocaine trafficking bust in Antwerp

Police have arrested 11 people in a major cocaine trafficking bust in the port of Antwerp, including a 50-year-old employee of the Brussels public prosecutor’s office. The woman is facing charges of money laundering and facilitating criminal activities after reportedly registering luxury cars in...

What’s on this fortnight: 8 to 21 August

Brussels City Hall dresses up in its finery to host the 7th edition of Flowertime . The biannual event – it alternates with the Grand Place floral carpet - invites 30 Belgian floral artists to decorate the hallowed halls of the heritage building. This year’s theme ‘fashion & textile art’ is an...

KIDS BOUM ! - LaVallée 10th Anniversary

Submitted by Marie Delacroix on Thu, 08/07/2025 - 11:13

LaVallée turns 10… and it’s going to be loud!
For its birthday, LaVallée is bringing out the confetti, soap bubbles, and bursts of laughter for an afternoon that’s 100% kids (and grown-ups who never really grew up).

Explore Belgium: Hainaut is ideal for culture, nature, heritage and folklore

Belgium is so much more than Brussels and Bruges. Although it is one of the country’s lesser-known provinces, Hainaut boasts a ‘top four’ of towns, countless castles, fascinating industrial heritage, endless festivities and folklore, and breathtaking nature sites. Mons Hainaut’s capital got a real...

Dance your days and nights away at Brussels Dance Festival this summer

The Belgian capital will move to the rhythm of the Brussels Dance Festival (BDF) from 14 to 24 August.

As one of Brussels’ key summer events, with “10 days of beats, bass and movement,” it will make the city sparkle, transforming public spaces into open air dance floors, according to city mayor Philippe Close and alderwoman for tourism and major events Delphine Houba.

New campaign against illegal dumping amid rise in cleanliness complaints

Brussels' public hygiene department, Bruxelles Propreté, will launch a major awareness campaign in September to combat illegal dumping. Illegal dumping and littering are more common in summer and autumn, in part because many people put their rubbish bags out before they leave for holidays, instead...

Koekelberg imposes outdoor alcohol ban

The municipality of Koekelberg has banned consumption of alcohol in several streets around Simonis metro station, its new mayor Olivia P’tito (Socialist) has announced. With this measure, the municipal council wants to limit the problems and public disturbances caused by drinking. The newly...

Brussels ring traffic warning during mid-August roadworks

Lane closures and essential safety works on the Brussels ring will cause traffic delays and disruption from 17 to 24 August this year, drivers have been warned. The Flemish Agency for Roads and Traffic (Agentschap Wegen & Verkeer) has announced that it will replace the safety bumpers in the...

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