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Belgium's longest cycle bridge opens near Nato HQ

Set to meet the needs of the ever increasing number of cyclists on the capital’s roads, Belgium’s longest cycle bridge has officially opened in Zaventem. The 710-metre bridge, on the border between Flanders and Brussels near the Nato and Eurocontrol headquarters in Haren, will enable cyclists and...

House left vacant for 10 years seized by commune for first time

The municipality of Woluwe-Saint-Pierre has taken control of a private rental property for the first time at the request of Brussels Housing, citing the reason that it had been vacant for too long. The property will now be rented out for a minimum of nine years – “a measure to urge landlords with...

New setback for Brussels' metro line 3

The two bids for building Brussels' new metro line 3 to Bordet do not conform to the specifications, according to public construction firm Beliris, and the contracts will have to be put out to tender for a second time, posing another setback for the project. Two contractors submitted bids for the...

Bach Concert - Minimes Cantat

Submitted by AndreaWL on Wed, 10/16/2024 - 09:58

The rich sound of two horns adds an autumnal flavour to both cantatas in our October concert.  Between them, a short chamber work by Franz Tunder, one of Bach's admired predecessors.  Join us for an intense musical event!

Brussels parliament agrees to pay out renovation subsidies

Anyone carrying out renovation works on their property this year with the hope of receiving a government grant to help foot the bill will be relieved that the Renolution grants will be maintained, following a public outcry when they were withdrawn mid-year when the funds ran out. After the...

Seven Walloon towns in financial difficulty refused access to credit

Seven Walloon towns in financial difficulty have been refused access to borrowing, leaving the Walloon government with a €268 million black hole to fill in its finances. Belgium’s ING bank, the only bank that had agreed to support Wallonia's "Oxygène" funding plan to lend money to struggling...

Brussels-City introduces grant to help young people buy a bike

The City of Brussels has launched a new bike allowance aimed at young people aged 16 to 18. Up to €300 can be granted for the purchase of a bike and safety equipment - such as a helmet, fluorescent jacket or lights - which municipal authorities hope will both encourage independence among teenagers...

Belgian state fines SNCB for cancelled and delayed trains

Belgian railway operator SNCB has been fined €416,666 by the Belgian state for failing to meet service standards in 2023. SNCB was deemed insufficiently punctual, with too many cancelled trains and too many minutes of delays. Under the public service contract between the railway company and the...

Shane Todd- Full House

Submitted by xaros on Tue, 10/15/2024 - 14:37

Shane Todd is hitting the road with his biggest ever tour, and will stop by Brussels on Saturday 14th of december.

The host of Tea With Me podcast is fresh off the back of a world tour and a record breaking run of 16 shows at Belfast’s Grand Opera House. Northern Ireland’s (self titled) prince of comedy is returning with a brand new laughter packed show.

‘Full House’ is Shane’s eleventh solo show and promises to be his best yet.

Christian Schulte-Loh

Submitted by xaros on Tue, 10/15/2024 - 11:05

Christian Schulte-Loh, one of our all time favorites for more than a decade is back in Brussels! Christian Schulte-Loh is "German, but funny" (Der Spiegel).
He has performed in clubs and festivals in more than 30 countries, andregularly performs at the biggest clubs in the UK, at The Edinburgh Fringe, as well as on
German television.The British press call him "one of the most subversive acts ever“ (The

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