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Schaerbeek faces challenge of rats and toxic plants

Schaerbeek’s Josaphat park, the commune’s green lung with its lakes, wooded areas, follies, bridges, even an archery field, draws people from all over the city to walk, rest or play. But, especially in the last few months, the huge green space has also attracted less popular visitors – an...

Conflict between Brussels Audi management and unions escalates

The conflict between management at Brussels’ Audi factory and unions has escalated after workers confiscated 200 car keys as a means of applying pressure, with management then closing the plant indefinitely in response. Unions have since made clear they will return the keys, but workers are still...

Hungary plans to send busloads of migrants to Brussels

A Hungarian provocation against the European Union has included a threat to send busloads of immigrants to the Belgian capital. Budapest, which regularly clashes with the European institutions on the issue of migration, said it wanted to offer “illegal migrants” a free bus ride to Brussels...

Le Baixu music venue launches third season with birthday celebration 12 to 15 September

The second anniversary of cultural and social hub Le Baixu at Tour & Taxis is celebrated in a colourful programme this weekend. Le Baixu’s special birthday line-up from 13 to 15 September epitomises the venue’s eclectic and quality music programming. Jazz, classical music, family concerts and...

Salon: The Case Against Extreme Wealth

Submitted by Full Circle on Tue, 09/10/2024 - 15:31

"No-one deserves to be a millionaire", says leading philosopher and economist Ingrid Robeyns. Should we put a hard limit on the amount of wealth one person can hoard? 

We all notice when the poor get poorer: when there are more rough sleepers, food bank queues start to grow. But if the rich become richer, there is nothing much to see in public and, for most of us, daily life doesn’t change. Or at least, not immediately. 

CEILIDH Scottish Dancing

Submitted by Full Circle on Tue, 09/10/2024 - 15:25

It's time to dust off your dancing shoes and join a traditional Scottish ceilidh.

No previous experience or dancing skills required - the band will be calling out the steps as we go along. If you're a ceilidh regular then you know how much fun it is!

Bring your friends or come along but please, no spikey heels.

* 7.30pm doors open - meals available to pre order, bar snacks also available

* 8.00pm start dancing!

Echoes of the Baltic

Submitted by Full Circle on Tue, 09/10/2024 - 15:21

Revel in a unique concert where music and scents will take you on a journey to the Baltics. This original concept, designed by Brussels-based pianist Monika Dars, pairs fragrant Baltic scents from every season with music pieces by Peter Vasks. 


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Congo appeals trial in Belgium is first of its kind

A court case against the Belgian state for its racial policy in Congo has kicked off this week, with the legal complaint at its origins reported to be a historic first for Europe. Five victims of racial segregation in Congo filed against the Belgian state in 2021 regarding its policies at the time...

Police seize fake art from Brussels galleries

Authorities have seized counterfeit figurines, lithographs and sculptures from two Brussels art galleries as part of a years-long investigation conducted by the economy ministry and the judicial police. The scammers were convicted of forgery, use of fake pieces, surreptitious work, deceptive...

Brussels climate march scheduled for 20 September

A march demanding action regarding climate change will take place in Brussels on Friday 20 September. The timing puts the demonstration just ahead of the UN summit on the future of the planet that will take place in New York on 22 and 23 September. Various heads of state are expected to attend the...

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