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Language barometer shows more Brussels residents do not speak French, Dutch or English

The latest Brussels language barometer has revealed that a rising number of residents know neither French, Dutch nor English. The language barometer is an initiative from VUB that studies the language use and language knowledge of Brussels residents. Its fifth edition showed a sharp increase in...

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'Proven link to violence': Schaerbeek bans sale of alcohol in North District

The mayor of Schaerbeek has issued a police order banning the sale of alcohol in the North Quarter between 22.00 and 6.00 until at least October, according to the office of mayor Cécile Jodogne. “There is a proven causal link between violent acts and the consumption of alcoholic beverages, which...

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Rue Langveld modernist building in Uccle

Uccle home and office of Brussels architect Simone Guillissen-Hoa now classified

The Brussels region has classified the office and personal apartment of Simone Guillissen-Hoa, announced secretary of state for urban planning and heritage Ans Persoons. She was one of the first female architects in Belgium and a pioneering figure in her field despite being overshadowed by her male...

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Magritte’s painting ‘Le Banquet’ sells for more than €16m at New York auction

The painting Le Banquet by Belgian surrealist René Magritte (1898-1967) sold for $18,144,000 (€16.7 million) at a Sotheby’s auction in New York. Its estimated sale price was between €14m to €18.5m. Dating from 1955, the oil painting of a forest scene with a piercing bright red sun was one of a...

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Minimes Cantat

Submitted by AndreaWL on Thu, 05/16/2024 - 18:06

Trumpets and timpani enrich the orchestra for moments of high drama in our May concert. Both cantatas begin with the same text, but their differences show Bach's creative imagination at its most brilliant. Between them, a rare moment of serenity in a tender motet by a Bach-loving Irish composer. Join us for this new adventure!

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What’s on this week: 17 to 23 May

Regardless of what might fall out of the sky, nothing is raining on the Brussels Pride parade ! Expect about a million people to descend on the centre for this massive celebratory event of the queer community. Whether you are LGBTQ+ or simply a supporter of equal rights for all, you’re welcome at...

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Stib updates rules on public transport behaviour

Anyone drinking alcohol on the metro will face fines or worse, following the entry into force of updated measures by Brussels public transport operator Stib to improve safety in the capital’s buses, trams and metros this summer. The Brussels regional government decree, which was last updated in...

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E40 motorway bike path to be made permanent

A temporary bike path built during the pandemic at the Brussels end of the E40 motorway, between the Avenue des Communautés roundabout in Evere and the Reyers district in Schaerbeek, will become a permanent fixture following the granting of a permit. Bruxelles Mobilité, the regional mobility...

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Belgium rolls out digital ID file for official documents

A digital wallet for storing administrative documents has finished its test phase and will now be rolled out across Belgium. The MyGov.be website allows Belgian residents to securely access government documents online, including family, health and civil status documents. The app is free and...