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Cars, justice and speech therapy: What changes in Belgium on 1 September

A number of changes come into force for Belgian residents on 1 September, including reforms related to the justice system, cars, social benefits and pensions. Flanders will relax its rules on roadworthiness testing. Following an initial test carried out after four years, private cars will only need...

English Stand-Up Comedy Night with Paul Taylor and Special Guest Comics

Submitted by EnglishStandUpC... on Mon, 08/31/2026 - 16:52

English Stand-Up Comedy Club presents Paul Taylor and two more special guest comics!

Paul Taylor is a British comedian based in France, known for the Canal+ series What The Fuck France and his bilingual stand-up tours. His comedy draws on life between Britain and France, particularly linguistic misunderstandings and cultural mix-ups.

Endangered western lowland gorilla born at Antwerp Zoo

The birth of a “critically endangered” western lowland gorilla is being celebrated as “an important milestone” at Antwerp Zoo. As the first offspring of silverback Ayo and Mayani, the arrival of the baby gorilla in the early hours of the morning on 31 August was a highly-anticipated event at the...

Brussels casino contract under fire over conflict of interest claims

Brussels city councillor Benoit Hellings (Ecolo) has lodged a complaint against mayor Philippe Close (PS) regarding an alleged possible conflict of interest concerning the capital’s casino, noting that the concession was awarded to a company with ties to another firm of which Close is an...

Saint Josse plans legal action against Brussels region’s attempt to control finances

The Brussels municipality of Saint-Josse is preparing to launch a legal battle against the Brussels region over its attempts to place the municipality under administration due to its financial difficulties. The executive committee wants its lawyers to lodge legal and administrative appeals to...

Brussels tourism sees positive summer figures

The Brussels tourism industry has reported positive figures for this summer, especially in regards to main events such as the Brussels Dance Festival, the Foire du Midi and the Flower Carpet on the Grand-Place. “Our ambition is to make the heart of Brussels beat by transforming public spaces into a...
Weiwei - exhibition in Brussels September

Retrospective of Chinese artist and activist Ai Weiwei opens in Brussels in September

The first major retrospective exhibition in Belgium dedicated to Ai Weiwei is presented by the Patrick Derom Gallery in Brussels from 19 September to 14 November It brings together more than 50 works spanning over three decades by China’s most famous living artist – presented in two venues in the...

Lukas Dhont's film Coward selected to represent Belgium at Oscars

Lukas Dhont's film Coward is Belgium's entry for the Oscars after being selected by an independent jury of film industry professionals, the Flemish Audiovisual Fund (VAF) has announced. The film is competing in the Best International Feature Film category of the 99th Academy Awards ceremony in Los...

Sheep in the city: Ixelles steps up its eco-grazing efforts

Following a successful ‘mowing’ season in 2025, Ixelles is escalating its eco-grazing project in 2026 with a larger flock of sheep taking over landscaping duties in the municipality’s green spaces. It has also added an additional grazing period in the spring to the traditional end of summer tidy-up...

New Water Lantern festival to illuminate Bois de la Cambre in September

“Slow down, connect with others and enjoy a new experience!” is the message from the Water Lantern Festival , coming to Brussels’ Bois de la Cambre lake on 19 and 20 September. Unlike a similar show staged at Groot-Bijgaarden castle in July, admission to the spectacle is free, although the lantern...

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