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'Our Voices, Our Needs': an Exhibition of the Unseen Voices of Women in Myanmar

Submitted by martineerkamp on Thu, 03/07/2024 - 04:47

“Our Voices, Our Needs”

An Exhibition of the Unseen Voices of Women in Myanmar 

An art exhibition that sheds light on the struggles of women amid Myanmar’s deteriorating humanitarian and human rights situation.

26 artists from different ethnicities, religions and backgrounds in Myanmar will showcase their daily lives, needs, and dreams through painting, dance, photography, installation and film.

Brussels Rhythm and Blues Club

Submitted by KateH on Wed, 03/06/2024 - 21:00

The Riff Brothers + Midnight Mary + late blues jam

Doors 7:30pm  Concert 9:00pm  PAF - €17 (in advance) €20 (on the door)

Only 100 places available – buy tickets here

Lufthansa strike risks 30 flights being cancelled at Brussels Zaventem this weekend

A new round of strike action by German airline Lufthansa risks disrupting travel to and from Brussels Airport at Zaventem this weekend, reports Belga. The exact dates and duration of the action have not been confirmed; unions say they are “ready for dialogue”. Cabin crew at Lufthansa have declared...

'Mystery box' shop sells undelivered parcels

A new shop in Brussels selling unclaimed packages sold its entire stock in just two days, but is expecting to resupply its shelves soon. Pile ou Face in Ixelles bought 5,000kg worth of parcels that were never collected and cannot be returned from online retailer Amazon, reselling them as mystery...

'When women stop, the world stops': Brussels to celebrate Women’s Day with call for strike

An estimated 15,000 people will participate in this year’s march in Brussels on 8 March to celebrate International Women's Day. A collective of women’s organisations is organising the sixth edition of the march, which brings together trade unionists, feminist activists and citizens. Beneath the...

Alice through the Looking Glass - a musical in English

Submitted by R Milsom on Tue, 03/05/2024 - 16:06

Family-friendly musical theatre: "Alice through the Looking Glass" at the W:Halll, Woluwe from 21-24 March. Matinee performances 23 and 24 March.

TICKETS from www.greenparrot.productions

A wonderful musical with a large cast of kids and adults - dazzling dancing, catchy songs, visual comedy and special effects! Don't miss it!

Brussels fire brigade to view smartphone video footage during emergency calls

Anyone calling the Brussels fire brigade's emergency number will now be able to send live images of the incident via their smartphone. “This new technology allows us to immediately drive to the right place, with the appropriate resources,” said brigade spokesman Walter Derieuw. "When you call 112...

Brussels Red Cross to start using female mannequins in first aid training

The Red Cross in Brussels will finally begin using female mannequins in first aid training following the launch of such a device from Red Cross Flanders. “There are indications in the scientific literature that women are less likely to be resuscitated than men,” said the Red Cross’s Bert Van...
Belgium federal police special units

Four arrested in anti-terrorist operation in Belgium, Botanique concert hall targeted

A planned terror attack thwarted by police “concretely” targeted the Botanique concert venue in Brussels, according to the federal prosecutor’s office, reports RTBF. The popular concert venue in Brussels was to be targeted “in a few weeks”, police said on Monday. One adult and three minors were...
Belgian Tornados win gold in Glasgow - World Indoor Athletics - Belga

Belgium celebrates record medals at world indoor athletics in Glasgow

Belgium returned from the World Indoor Athletics Championships in Glasgow with a record four medals and second position in the overall rankings, reports RTBF. A record delegation from the country notched up three gold and one bronze medal in Scotland over the weekend. Belgium’s first success came...

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