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“Goeiedag, bonjour”: train conductor's bilingual greeting in Flemish region deemed illegal

A passenger’s complaint about an SNCB train conductor greeting passengers in French and Dutch while travelling through the Flemish region has been upheld by the Permanent Commission for Language Supervision, reports RTBF. It was in November 2024 that Ilyass Alba famously delivered a cheerful “...

Bob Dylan to perform three intimate concerts at Bozar in October

Legendary US singer-songwriter Bob Dylan will take to the stage at Bozar in Brussels for three dates in October, reports Bruzz. Tickets for the concerts on 26, 27 and 28 October go on sale on 18 July at 11.00. Mobile phones are once again banned at all three performances. All concert-goers will...

First stretch of Brussels' pedestrian zone is 10 years old

Brussels’ city centre pedestrian zone, between Place Fontainas and Avenue Adolphe Max, the first part of which was inaugurated 10 years ago, has become one of the busiest in the capital - but it is also criticised for being too focused on tourists or events, and not enough on residents. In January...

More people in Belgium are working flexi-jobs, sharp rise in over-65s

The flexi-job status introduced 10 years ago in Belgium has led to a rise in workers with side jobs, according to figures released by the National Social Security Office (ONSS/RSZ), reports Belga. It is the over-65s in particular that have taken advantage of the measure. Their number increased by...
AfroDisiacs festival Brussels

What’s on this week: 11 to 17 July

AfroDisiac is the biggest free cultural event in Belgium dedicated to Africa and children’s rights. Beyond the performances of traditional and contemporary music, children’s village, artisan stands and African cuisine, the festival is all about solidarity for the continent. This edition shines a...

Hyrox moves to Aspria: a new playground for intelligent fitness enthusiasts

Aspria Arts-Loi, located in the heart of Brussels' European quarter, has officially become an HYROX Training Club. This news should delight anyone looking for structured, stimulating and accessible training. Behind the name HYROX lies one of the current hottest disciplines in the fitness world.

What exactly is HYROX?

Explore Belgium: The coastline is but one jewel in the crown of West Flanders’ attractions

The far west of Belgium is one of the country’s richest regions in terms of variety for a long weekend or staycation. The architectural treasures of Bruges, the beauty of the sea, hiking and biking trails and war heritage sites reflect the best of what the country has to offer in arts, nature,...
Belgium to award multi-billion-euro contract for 600 new trains

Belgian rail to award “contract of the century” for 600 new trains on 23 July

Belgian rail operator SNCB will decide on 23 July whether to award a multi-billion-euro contract for 600 new trains to a Spanish company, federal mobility minister Jean-Luc Crucke (Les Engagés) has announced. The tender process for the replacement of half of SNCB's fleet by 2032 for a budget of...
Resto National Brussels

Brussels to celebrate national day with a guinguette, public dance and giant mussels and fries supper

Belgium’s national day will be celebrated in the capital with a guinguette open-air bar, a public ball and a giant mussels and fries supper on 20 and 21 July. The programme for the upcoming national holiday was presented by the event’s founder Frank Anthierens and Brussels alderwoman for tourism...

Menin Gate reopens after two years of renovation work in presence of Princess Anne

The reopening of Menin Gate in Ypres following a two year renovation project was attended by Princess Anne of Great Britain and Princess Claire of Belgium. As a memorial to more than 54,000 British and Commonwealth soldiers missing in action in West Flanders during World War One, the historical...

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