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Digital sound and light installation transforms the Atomium into a stellar experience

Brussels artist Antoine Goldschmidt bounces laser light and sound around the unique spheres of Brussels’ Atomium in the temporary exhibition Echoes of Distant Lights . From 18 December to 4 January 2026, visitors are invited on a visual and auditory journey to the heart of the cosmos. The Atomium...

Brussels sewage system cannot handle torrential rainfall, say experts

In the wake of the recent disastrous and deadly floods in Spain – particularly in the Valencia region where more than 200 people lost their lives - experts in Brussels say the capital’s existing sewage and drainage system would not cope with such a phenomenon. The "water bomb" meteorological...

Campaign sounds alarm about homeless children in Brussels

“Last night, a baby slept here.” That is the message on eye-catching stickers that have sprung up all over Brussels’ benches and street furniture, such as fences and lamp posts, in the past few weeks. The eye-catching orange diamond-shaped stickers, inspired by the "baby on board" car signs, draw...

Uber launches taxi service for teenagers

Global taxi app company Uber has introduced a new service in Brussels and Flanders where children between 13 and 18 can order a taxi independently. "Whether your teenager is going to school, sports training or a party, this new tool offers a safe mobility solution for teenagers, while providing...

Unesco recognises Belgium’s travelling fairground culture

Funfairs from Belgium - and France - have now joined Unesco’s list of "intangible cultural heritage". Reaching this list shows that Unesco recognises the unique character, cultural values, lifestyle and knowledge of the fairground community. “Intangible cultural heritage is an important factor in...

Brussels rental contracts have to be registered twice from January

New lease contracts in Brussels will have to be registered twice from January 2025, pending a ruling by the constitutional court. The federation of French-speaking estate agents, Federia, has already condemned the "Kafkaesque" paperwork situation, which stems from the lack of resolution to a...

Orange and Mobile Vikings adapt offers in response to arrival of Digi

The arrival of a new telecoms company in Belgium has prompted existing players Orange and Mobile Vikings to cut prices, hoping to compete with the low offerings of Digi. Hey!, Orange Belgium's low-cost brand, will now offer unlimited calls and text messages and 15GB of mobile data for €5 a month,...

Study recommends closing five Brussels road tunnels

A cost-benefit analysis on Brussels tunnels commissioned by Brussels Mobility suggests closing two five car tunnels in the city, which should save as much as €100 million in the long run. The researchers behind the study said the impact on car traffic flow was small and that public space will...

Simon O'Keefe & Edo Berger

Submitted by xaros on Tue, 12/17/2024 - 09:47

Simon O'Keefe  will perform in Brussels on Wednesday the 15th of January

One of the most popular figures on the Irish comedy scene, Simon has been a pro comedian since 2005, working with the likes of Jim Gaffigan, Michelle Buteau (Netflix), Dan Soder (Billions) and many more. He has headlined shows in every part of Ireland, more than 40 major UK cities, and in a dozen European countries plus Tokyo, Toronto, Calgary, and Edmonton.

Over-budget Mons station finally opens 10 years late

The new Mons railway station will be brought into service on Wednesday 18 December and formally inaugurated on 31 January 2025 as part of the Mons en Lumières festival - 10 years late and massively over-budget. The initial budget for the works was €37 million but the latest estimate, announced in...

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