Every spring, the Hanami Cherry Blossom Festival transforms the Japanese Garden in Hasselt into a vision of pink petals. The ephemeral display is on show at the largest Japanese garden in Europe from 8 March to 13 April. It boasts some 225 different varieties of cherry trees to ensure a prolonged...

It is time for women to step into the limelight, insists Natalie Arsenow , who is currently showing her intricate female portraits in the exhibition Sorry that I am not sorry at the Brussels Parliament. The title is an appeal for women to unapologetically make their voices heard; a message chosen...

It was Lenin who originally declared the first International Women’s Day on 8 March in 1922 as a tribute to the role of women in the 1917 Russian Revolution. Since then, the day has evolved to celebrate their social, economic and political achievements, while calling for the emancipation of girls...

Brussels’ La Monnaie opera house, the stark white neo-classical centrepiece of Place de la Monnaie in central Brussels, has been awarded the title of best opera house in the world. Known for offering myriad family and schools activities, the jury of the Oper! Awards notably praised the Monnaie’s “...

Belgian home decoration and furniture retailer Casa has declared bankruptcy, directly affecting 63 stores and 544 jobs. The bankruptcy comes after a period of financial difficulties for the brand, which underwent reorganisation in October 2024 due to significant cashflow problems that threatened...

Brussels Airlines posted record profits in 2024 thanks to what it described as a "very successful" second half of a year, the company announced. The Belgian national carrier said that it expected "significant growth" this year as well. “We faced numerous challenges, particularly in the first half...

Manga, anime, gaming, YouTubers and cosplay – you’ll find it all at Made in Asia , a celebration of pop culture from China, Korea and especially Japan. Even those with a casual interest will find there’s fun to be had watching a race among manga-decorated remote-controlled cars, learning how to...

The postponement of the tightening of the low-emissions zone (LEZ) in Brussels has been criticised in a ruling from Belgium’s Council of State. The ruling said the postponement jeopardises public health and must therefore have a "reasonable justification" added to the decision text. The Council...

Two unusual nightclub concepts are being tested in Brussels: a mums-only club and one that opens its doors at 17.00 to cater for an after-work clientele. The Mama Club organises parties specifically for mums and their friends, featuring an earlier end-time and a wider range of non-alcoholic options...