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Brussels urban farmers call for help amid catastrophic weather

Belgium is not exactly renowned for fine weather, but the exceptionally wet climate for most of the past year has made life difficult for urban farmers, the Brussels Federation of Urban Agriculture Professionals has warned. According to Belgium’s Royal Meteorological Institute (IRM), since October...

Major works to disrupt metro line 1 from this week

Brussels’ metro line 1, which runs between Gare de l’Ouest and Stockel, will be partially closed for three weeks in August for signalling works. The renovation works aim to “make traffic organisation more reliable and flexible, for greater passenger comfort”, Brussels public transport operator Stib...

Refoodgees restaurant helps turn asylum seekers into chefs

A new restaurant near Brussels-Midi called Refoodgees offers asylum seekers a one-year culinary training course while serving up dishes from all over the world, thanks to the refugees’ recipe sharing. Founder Arthur Fogel has 16 years of experience in the hospitality industry and had the idea for...

Collage & music workshop (EN-FR-NL)

Submitted by Sandra Maor on Thu, 08/01/2024 - 17:56

Let music inspire you. We'll have fun with several creative propositions exploring the connections between acoustic and visual arts. Groups of 4 to 8 people. Open to adults and older teenagers, with or without experience. Saturday, August 17, from 3pm to 6pm.Cost: 40 euros per person. All materials provided.  Prior registration and payment are required.

Creative parenthesis (EN-FR-NL)

Submitted by Sandra Maor on Thu, 08/01/2024 - 17:47

In these workshops, you're invited to explore, to create, with the emphasis on fun, discovery, relaxation and recharging your energy through art. Each session features one or more explorations using one or more techniques (such as collage, monotype, walnut stain, paint, etc.). Each session offers a unique and autonomous experience, so you can join the workshop on a one-off basis or commit to several sessions. Groups of 4 to 8 people. Open to adults and older teenagers, with or without experience.  Sundays, August 11, from 3pm to 6pm.Cost: 45 euros per session or 120 euros for 3 sessions.

Introduction to collage workshop (EN-FR-NL)

Submitted by Sandra Maor on Thu, 08/01/2024 - 17:43

Come and discover the creative possibilities of collage in a friendly, playful atmosphere. We'll explore different techniques through a number of creative activities, and discover some of the artists who use this medium. Open to adults and older teenagers, with or without experience. Groups of 4 to 8 people.Sunday August 11, from 11am to 1:30pm. Cost: 35 euros per person.All materials provided.  INFO AND REGISTRATION: 0475/91.64.06 or charivaribxl@gmail.comPrior registration and payment are required.

Introduction to collage workshop (EN, FR, NL)

Submitted by Sandra Maor on Thu, 08/01/2024 - 17:37

Come and discover the creative possibilities of collage in a friendly, playful atmosphere.

Voter registrations for Brussels municipal elections low among non-Belgians

Far fewer non-Belgians have registered to vote in municipal elections in Brussels this year, according to preliminary figures from the interior ministry shared on the last day of registration. The number of registrations among foreigners has fallen from 17% in 2018 to 12% this year, Bruzz reports,...

FlixBus luggage thefts a 'recurring phenomenon'

Police have reported dealing with a growing number of thefts of luggage from FlixBus coach passengers around Brussels-North station. Officers from the Brussels-North police zone managed to catch a luggage thief red-handed and return the suitcase to its rightful owner, but according to local police...

Road tunnels and homes flooded as storm crosses Belgium

Strong thunderstorms over Brussels and other parts of Belgium early on Thursday morning have caused localised flooding, including more than 50 interventions by the fire brigade in the capital alone. The heavy rainfall led to flooding in several places in Brussels, including streets and the Georges...

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