Viewing the black experience through the prism of joy is at the core of When We See Us , a comprehensive overview of Black figurative art from the past century at Bozar in Brussels until 10 August. “This exhibition refuses to put pain and injustice at the forefront,” says co-curator Koyo Kouoh,...

The municipality of Ixelles has inaugurated the redeveloped Place du Châtelain, after some 15 months’ work. This means that the famous Wednesday afternoon Châtelain market, which attracts a lively crowd that socialises on the square until long after the stalls shut for business, can finally return...

The number of Belgian households with a landline phone has fallen by 42% in the past 10 years, from 4.5 million fixed lines in 2013 to 2.67 million in 2024, new figures show. There was a time when 90% of Belgian households had a fixed telephone, RTL reports, but use of landlines has plummeted since...

After the elections for Brussels municipality Saint-Josse-ten-Noode were re-run following suspicions of election fraud on the part of incumbent mayor Emir Kir, a landslide victory has been determined in his favour. Five parties participated in the second race: the Mayor's List (Kir, running under...

Gas-fired patio heaters in cafes and restaurants in the Brussels region, used to warm up customers on chilly days from September to May, will be banned from 1 June 2026. However, appliances powered by electricity will still be allowed. This was the decision taken by the Brussels parliament plenary...

Settling in Belgium as an expat is an enriching and exciting experience, but it can also come with its share of administrative challenges. Fortunately, Belgium and the Brussels region offer several online platforms designed to simplify administrative processes, ensuring speed, security, and...

The latest version of the federal government agreement has abandoned plans for a rail link to Charleroi airport. All that remains in the text in terms of references to airport-railway connections is the improvement of "the international high-speed rail connection between the TGV hubs and Zaventem...

Belgian public health agency Sciensano has said that this year’s flu epidemic is the worst of its kind since the Covid pandemic. “The concentration of influenza (flu) in wastewater is currently the highest on record,” said biologist Elke Wollants of the Rega Instituut at KU Leuven university. “...

En Stoemelings microbrewery in Brussels is closing after nearly a decade of operations, citing bankruptcy. The microbrewery had been in financial difficulties for several years, Bruzz reports, having especially suffered during the pandemic. En Stoemelings' founders sold their brewing equipment and...

A national demonstration by trade unions over the new Belgian federal government is planned this Thursday, 13 February. Workers are calling for “the strengthening of public services”, the FGTB union said, in response to measures proposed by the Arizona coalition - made up of political parties MR,...