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Brussels MPs reject proposal to take pay cut until new government is formed

Members of the Brussels parliament have voted to not cut their own salaries or those of outgoing ministers, as was proposed by the Les Engagés party as a consequence for the failure to form a new government for almost the past year. The proposal called for almost halving the remuneration of MPs -...

The European Quarter celebrates 80 years of Moomin magic with parade on 10 May

Ambiorix Square in Brussels will come alive with the enchanting Moomin Parade on 10 May to celebrate the 80th anniversary of Tove Jansson's Moomin stories. This public event organised by the Association des Commerçants Carrefour Jean Monnet (ACCJM) invites families and individuals of all ages to...

Preparatory work begins on redesign of Saint-Gilles Barrière

Brussels water company Vivaqua has begun preparatory work ahead of a full redesign of one of the capital’s most dangerous junctions – the Barrière roundabout in Saint-Gilles. Redevelopment and reconstruction of the busy roundabout – the intersection of the Avenue du Parc, Chaussée d’Alsemberg,...

Magritte Museum to be powered by solar panels

Brussels’ Magritte Museum, one of the capital’s flagship museums on the Mont des Arts, is being equipped with almost 170 photovoltaic panels on its roof. The Régie des Bâtiments (Federal Buildings Agency) project that started in mid-April is expected to finish in the coming days. The installation...

Brussels hotels innovate to attract more visitors to city

Brussels is attracting more tourists to its 180 hotels, with a rise in short-stay leisure tourism offsetting a fall in business travellers, which is still lower than the number seen before the Covid pandemic. But according to the Brussels Hotel Association, there is still room for improvement. "We...

Cambio tests cars with child seats in Brussels

Belgium’s car sharing scheme Cambio will soon be testing shared cars with child seats in Brussels to support families in the capital and respond to their mobility needs. Research by the organisation working for parental rights, De Gezinsbond - La Ligue des Familles being the French-speaking...

Brussels nightclubs to receive better protection from noise complaints

Nightclubs in Brussels will receive greater protection from noise pollution complaints under a proposed new ordinance, with proponents citing a need to preserve culture and nightlife in the city. Brussels nightclubs have come under fire in recent years for noise pollution, Bruzz reports, with...

Air Belgium confirms bankruptcy, passengers not reimbursed

Air Belgium has officially declared itself insolvent and filed for bankruptcy before the Walloon Brabant commercial court. Some of the airline’s operations will be taken over by French shipping group CMA CGM, preserving 124 of the company's 400 jobs. Its passenger division, however, will be...

Stand up comedy with Stephen Carlin & Kendra Borgen

Submitted by xaros on Fri, 05/02/2025 - 13:29

Stephen Carlin,Terse and intense Stephen Carlin holds the bottom of a dirty whisky glass to his eye and sees the world through its filthy clouded prism reporting his findings in the tight brutal patois of the Scottish Snooker Club. The latest addition to Scotland’s great tradition of stand-up comedians, Stephen Carlin is sharp, sartorial, subversive and silly. Fast becoming a favourite among fans of the sharper end of stand-up, catch him while you can. “He’s a quality comedian.

Guinguette season: Five outdoor cafes already open in Brussels

While Brussels folk wait for the six park guinguettes to open for business, here’s five outdoor cafes in the capital that are already making the most of the spring sunshine, reports SoSoir. Grand Hospice Jardin This is one of the most secluded spots in the city centre that transforms into a magical...

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