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Korean films to feature at Brussels International Fantastic Film Festival

Korean cinema and TV series have become a global phenomenon, but genre films —particularly thrillers and mysteries — remain its crown jewels. This year, the Korean Cultural Center in Belgium and the EU reaffirms its support for Korean cinema by collaborating once more with the Brussels...

Capturing scenes of life, death and humanity in Brussels’ hospitals

What place does caring for others occupy in public hospitals today? This was one of the questions Brussels-based French photographer Marin Driguez explored during his six-year immersion in three of the capital’s frontline health institutions. The resulting book and photo exhibition Prendre soin is...

'Peace march' to mark anniversary of Brussels attacks

A march through Brussels called "Together for Peace" will be held on Saturday 22 March to commemorate victims of the 2016 Brussels terrorist attacks. The organisations "We Have the Choice" and "The Constellation" will pay tribute to the victims and their loved ones and advocate for peace and...

Plan to replace Villo stalled because of lack of Brussels government

The contract between bicycle-share company Villo and the Brussels region expires next year, but the procedure to find a successor cannot be launched as a result of the lack of a new Brussels government. Brussels’ mobility committee decided to replace Villo due to its underperformance, Bruzz reports...

Bach Concert

After the St John and the St Matthew, we present the St Mark, a reconstruction of a lost Passion whose music Bach had adapted from earlier works.  This shorter version - less than an hour long - features some of Bach’s most powerfully dramatic music.  Join us for this rare discovery! 

Limited Edition Art Fair - Boghossian Foundation Brussels

What’s on this week: 21 to 27 March

Multiple and printed images are showcased at the fifth edition of the Limited Edition Art Fair (LEAF), organised by the Boghossian Foundation. Renowned publishers and international galleries present a range of artworks, including offset prints, lithographs, etchings, serigraphs, prints,...

New tobacco sale regulations come into force in Belgium on 1 April

From 1 April, all tobacco products including cigarettes, cigars and e-cigarettes can no longer be displayed in Belgian stores. Sellers risk penalties of one month to one year in prison and fines from €2,000 to €800,000, according to FPS Public Health. But is the government likely to enforce these...

Redundancies in Belgium rising sharply, study reveals

People working in Belgium are more and more likely to be made redundant, according to a new study by human resources and social security company Securex. The research shows that the number of involuntary redundancies in Belgium is at its highest level for five years because so many companies have...

Four victims of North Macedonia nightclub fire to be treated in Belgium

Four victims from a deadly nightclub fire in North Macedonia will be treated in specialised hospitals in Belgium. The fire took place on Sunday in the city of Kocani, killing 59 people and injuring at least 196 others, including children. The Balkan country declared seven days of national mourning...

Fake SNCB behaviour stickers brighten commuters' day

Parody stickers that mimic Belgian railway operator SNCB's signage but contain humorous text have been spotted on trains and in stations, garnering significant social media attention and even amusing SNCB itself. The stickers come from Ward Rombaut , a 25-year-old graphic designer from Bruges, RTBF...

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