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The House of European History in Brussels: A museum reflecting on a shared past and present

After recently welcoming its one millionth visitor, the House of European History is stepping up its message to the public that it is a museum for all ages and all nationalities.

From youngsters to older generations, locals to the international community, the free facility is an ever-evolving space for reflection on both the history and present of Europe.

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Digitising Belgium's justice system is not working, say auditors

A long-running project to digitise reams of paper documents within Belgium's justice system is not going to plan, according to a new report by the country’s Court of Audit. “The digital transformation of the justice system is not being carried out satisfactorily and its sustainability is not...

Waste collectors see 50% rise in used laughing gas cylinders

Despite a ban on the sale of nitrous oxide - or laughing gas - in Belgium, the number of recovered nitrous oxide cylinders in the Brussels region is increasing significantly, according to the latest figures from the capital’s waste management service Bruxelles-Propreté. Laughing gas sales were...

Sharp rise in Brussels bankruptcies and job losses

Almost 2,000 companies in Brussels went bankrupt last year, 15% more than the year before, according to new figures by global business intelligence experts GraydonCreditsafe. Companies in the transport, construction, retail and wholesale sectors were particularly affected, the study found. Across...

Major renovation work starts on Brussels Conservatory

Preparatory renovation work has begun, including asbestos removal, in the musical mecca that is the Brussels Conservatory, one of the capital’s most beautiful neo-Renaissance buildings. From the end of 2025, restoration and renovation work will begin in earnest, with a permit granted for the...

Brussels-Antwerp trains are overcrowded, says travellers association

Trains on the route between Antwerp and Brussels are sometimes so full that people are left behind on the platforms, according to travellers association TreinTramBus (TTB). TTB is asking Belgian railway operator SNCB to open the international Eurocity Direct to domestic travellers – something that...

2024 sees highest number of asylum applications in a decade

The number of asylum applications in Belgium peaked last year at its highest figure in a decade, according to figures from state secretary for asylum and migration Nicole de Moor (CD&V). In 2024, 39,615 people applied for international protection, almost 12% more than the previous year. The...

The Dark Age of Love - An Unscripted Play

Submitted by Billy Kissa on Fri, 01/17/2025 - 15:12

When humanity is on the edge of extinction, when staying alive is a luxury, when survival instinct controls every choice we make, loyalty is a word that loses its meaning.
In dystopian worlds, these are the stories of people who had to had to choose between staying alive and staying loyal.
These are the stories of people who betrayed the ones they loved and those who preferred to die before they abandoned loyalty.
So what would you do?

The Dark Age of Love - An Unscripted Play

Submitted by Billy Kissa on Fri, 01/17/2025 - 15:07

When humanity is on the edge of extinction, when staying alive is a luxury, when survival instinct controls every choice we make, loyalty is a word that loses its meaning.
In dystopian worlds, these are the stories of people who had to had to choose between staying alive and staying loyal.
These are the stories of people who betrayed the ones they loved and those who preferred to die before they abandoned loyalty.
So what would you do?

“Konstantin Ishkhanov’s contributions to classical music are extraordinary,” says Enrico Pace ahead of ICCF debut in Brussels

Over the past few decades, internationally-acclaimed pianist Enrico Pace (pictured) has built an illustrious career within the world of classical music, captivating audiences worldwide with his solo performances, chamber collaborations, and exceptional contributions as a professor and pedagogue.

Renowned for his versatility and emotive artistry, Pace has performed on some of the most prestigious stages around the globe, including Wigmore Hall, the Berlin Philharmonie, and Carnegie Hall, to mention a select few.

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