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Anima - Science Fiction Scavengers

What’s on this week: 23 to 29 February

Animation film extravaganza Anima boasts a fantastic line-up for its 43rd edition. A focus on sci-fi films features Science Fiction Scavengers ( pictured ) gathering some remarkable contemporary shorts, and Fantastic Planet , a classic film restored for its 50th anniversary. The festival’s rich...

Law confirms shopkeepers cannot refuse cash payments

Belgian shops, cafes and restaurants can not refuse cash payments, even if, for a few years, some restaurants, food trucks and thrift shops including Episode have only accepted cards. The federal government has approved a bill to that effect proposed in April 2023 by Socialist economy minister...

Women deacons and married priests: Belgian bishops call for change

In a draft text submitted to the various dioceses, Belgian bishops are calling for the position of deacon - currently reserved for men - to be opened up to women, along with an end to compulsory celibacy. The text includes a list of priorities following the synod that the Catholic Church held in...

Delhaize deems controversial franchise plan a success

Delhaize is calling the first results of the implementation of its franchise plan "encouraging", saying all 128 Belgian supermarkets have now found a private buyer. The buyers include eight people who already own one or more other Delhaize stores, five who are current Delhaize employees and several...
Millenium Festival in Brussels - guest Oliver Stone

International documentaries showcased at Millenium Festival from 15-22 March

Award-winning American film director Oliver Stone is the special guest of honour at the 16th edition of the Millenium Festival in Brussels from 15 to 22 March. With a programme dedicated to the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals, the event showcases documentaries from around the globe. It also...

Police drag away asylum seekers occupying ULB sports hall

A sports hall at ULB university in Brussels that was occupied by asylum seekers as part of an initiative from the ‘Stop the Reception Crisis’ collective has been evacuated by police, in an operation described by some as heavy-handed. The original plan was to house people at an empty building...

Brussels Airlines cabin crew threaten strike

Cabin crew at Brussels Airlines are threatening a strike and other actions in the coming weeks, according to the CNE trade union. After pilots for Brussels Airlines recently requested a mediator to intervene in their dialogue with management, now part of the cabin crew is similarly looking for a...
Anima Science Fiction Classics world of tomorrow Bitter Films

Animation film extravaganza Anima looks to the future for 2024 edition

Belgium’s annual celebration of home-grown and international animation roars into the future with a fantastic line-up of sci-fi films from 23 February to 3 March. Anima - destined for adults as well as children - opens its 43rd edition with the futuristic Mars Express (pictured below), an animated...

Launch of new walk-in family activity ‘’The Daily Spy’’

Submitted by houseeuropeanhistory on Mon, 02/19/2024 - 14:35

On Saturday 24 February 2024 from 10:00 - 18:00 the House of European History invites you to the launch of our brand new spy trail, created for children aged 6-12 and their families.

Created in the style of a newspaper and packed full of interactive activities, object highlights and historical stories ‘’The Daily Spy” is a free museum trail designed for families to step into the shoes of a spy and explore the House of European History together.

Yoka Tomo restaurant Bib Gourmand - Brussels

‘Indulge yourself’! Michelin announces new selection of Bib Gourmand restaurants

It’s Michelin season! Ahead of the announcement of its gastronomic stars on 26 February, the guide welcomes 15 new Bib Gourmand restaurants in Belgium. The 2024 Michelin Guide Belgium and Luxembourg has dished out the accolade to six restaurants in Brussels, six in Wallonia and three in Flanders...

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