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Matonge drugs gang trial begins

A new major drug trial involving almost 50 defendants and the sale of cannabis, cocaine and ecstacy in the Matonge neighbourhood of Ixelles is set to begin in Brussels on Tuesday. The case involves a large-scale drug gang that has earned more than €6 million over a three-year period, according to...

Kanal opening weekend confirmed for 28 and 29 November

Kanal, Brussels' new museum of modern and contemporary art, will celebrate its opening weekend with free admission for visitors on Saturday 28 November and Sunday 29 November. The museum will be open these days from 10.00 until 23.00, with time slots able to be booked from Tuesday 15 September...

City of Brussels starts building work on new Sports Park at Heysel

The City of Brussels has kicked off the construction of its future Sports Park at Heysel plateau as part of its Neo project, a new economic, tourist, leisure and housing area on the site. Work on the new €52 million sports hub begins after 10 years of preparations, reports Belga. Its construction...

Wordcraft: “Filling a much-needed niche in Brussels for an English language literary community”

The popular Brussels-based creative writing Wordcraft Collective kicks off its autumn/winter season on 26 September with a third Open Day at the Pianofabriek in Saint-Gilles. This is an excellent opportunity to experience some of the literary collective’s taster workshops, meet the team and even...

Low-emission zone passes on hold following criticism from Council of State

Annual paid passes that would allow socio-economic exemptions to Brussels’ Low Emission Zone (LEZ) are being put on hold following criticism from Belgium’s Council of State. The passes - which would cost either €350, or €200 for those on means-tested benefits - would allow motorists with a Euro 5...

New night train connects Brussels to Milan

A new night train between Brussels and Milan has begun launched by Dutch-Belgian railway company European Sleeper. The first train on the new route departed from Milan at 16.45 last Wednesday and arrived in Brussels shortly before midday on Thursday. The route currently includes stops at Como (...

Brussels considers regulations for privately-owned scooters

Following a ban on shared e-scooters in the Belgian capital that comes into force on 1 January 2027, authorities are turning their attention to privately-owned ones. Sales of private e-scooters are rising visibly following the news of the ban. This was also the case in Paris. There, after a similar...

Rat problem in Brussels pedestrian zone is getting worse

The pedestrian zone around Boulevard Anspach in Brussels is plagued by rats - and local residents and traders have said that the situation is worsening - largely as a result of discarded food remains. “Some people dump whole loaves of bread or pizzas there, others the leftovers from their fast-food...

Korean Film Week returns to Brussels on 1 October

The 14th edition of Korean Film Week in Brussels from 1 to 4 October boasts five Belgian premieres among its diverse programme of recent releases. Screening at Cinéma Palace and Cinéma Galeries, the line-up showcases the richness and depth of Korean cinema. At the heart of the selection, ranging...

ArtChance Festival: screening of ImillaSkate (Bolivia) + Panel

Submitted by ArtChance on Fri, 09/11/2026 - 14:43

Screening and panel at ULB exploring female skate communities in Bolivia and Brussels

ImillaSkate by Rebecca Basaure and Mariano Carranza.
A fearless collective of Indigenous women from Cochabamba skate in traditional pollera skirts to reclaim identity and defy gender stereotypes. This short documentary reveals how skateboarding becomes their tool of resilience, empowerment, and community building.
- Audio: Spanish
- Subtitles: English
Panel: Gender, Identity and Cultural Resistance Through Skateboarding
Campus Solbosch, Hall des Marbres

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