A new ICE high-speed rail service connecting the German city of Cologne with Brussels Airport launched on 7 September. The first train departed from Cologne at 6.11 on Monday morning and arrived at the airport in Zaventem at 8.29 after stopping in Aachen, Liège and Leuven. It then continued its...

The amount of people taking sick leave lasting more than a year due to a mental health condition continued to rise in 2025, according to the latest data from the National Institute for Health and Disability Insurance (Inami). The rise in cases linked specifically to depression or burnout is...

Brussels’ first permanent open-air swimming pool could open on the rooftop of the site of the former abattoir in Anderlecht by 2030. The facilities would include an outdoor pool, a 25-metre indoor pool and a teaching pool for potentially year-round swimming. Advocates for open-air swimming in the...

There were more than 200 excess deaths in Brussels and more than 2,500 across the whole of Belgium that can be attributed to this summer’s three heatwaves, according to new figures from Sciensano, the country’s health institute. The first heatwave - from 18 June to 1 July - claimed the most lives...

Visitors to the new edition of the Biennale d’Enghien can enjoy a celebration of contemporary art in stunning surroundings. Just 20 minutes by train lies the charming town of Enghien in the province of Hainaut. As well as many medieval buildings, it boasts a beautiful castle – the current version...

Forget January — Autumn is when things really begin. As summer winds down, we're already excited about catching up with friends, talking about brilliant ideas, hatching new plans, and diving into new experiences. And the good news is you can do all this and more at Full Circle. Here's a taste of...

More than 50 breweries set up their tents for the Belgian Beer Weekend . From small-scale family operations to big name brands, this is an opportunity to sample different tipples, although it’s best you pace yourself as there’s some 500 on offer. They include the big five Belgian Trappist brews as...

“Boys don’t cry” and “men don’t talk about their feelings” may be clichés, but these ideas still have a profound impact on men’s mental health. As a result, men are less likely than women to seek help and are more prone to addictions and suicide. But adjusted therapy strategies, targeted awareness...

Every heritage lover living in Belgium looks forward to September – as it signals the feast of activities, including open-door events and guided tours. The annual event is staged over the second and third weekends – in Wallonia and Flanders (weekend one) and Brussels (weekend two). Sites are open...