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Brussels’ proposed rental contract database causes controversy

Brussels’ proposal for a new system to record all rental contracts in the capital looks set to take some time before becoming law – if it ever reaches the statute books at all, given the criticism it has provoked. Brussels state secretary for housing Nawal Ben Hamou wants the region to establish a...

Hôtel Métropole renovation gets green light

The Brussels region has granted planning permission for the renovation of the famous Hôtel Métropole, according to the capital’s secretary for heritage and urban planning, Ans Persoons. Originally inaugurated in 1895, the Métropole has been closed since 2020 but plans to reopen its doors at the end...

Amnesty International condemns Belgium’s failure to provide enough aid to asylum seekers

Human rights organisation Amnesty International has condemned Belgium’s shortcomings when it comes to providing asylum to refugees and humane conditions in the country’s prisons. In its annual report – which the organisation titled "A turning point in the history of international law" – Amnesty...
Art for the City - sculpture project

Art for the City: Winner of new urban sculpture project announced at Art Brussels

French artist Marion Verboom has won the inaugural Art for the City prize and a commission to design an in-situ work in a public space in Brussels. The competition was launched by Art Brussels in collaboration with the city of Brussels to mark the 40th edition of the contemporary art fair...

Channel your animal personality in an immersive adventure at the new Museum of Infinite Realities

‘ Explore the True You’ is the scary yet intriguing proposition of the Museum of Infinite Realities (MOIR), a new interactive experience that’s opened in the centre of Brussels. Located up a flight of stairs above a cobbled street near the Grand Place, the site resembles a nightclub rather than a...

Debate – Towards European Union’s enlargement in 2030?

Submitted by houseeuropeanhistory on Thu, 04/25/2024 - 17:58

On Thursday 30th of May from 19.30 to 21.00, the House of European History is organising a roundtable debate on EU enlargement in 2030, in partnership with DeBuren and Europahuis.

What are the main arguments for and against enlargement, and how do various countries, including the Netherlands and Belgium, position themselves within this debate?

Through the lens of People of the Carnation Revolution

Submitted by houseeuropeanhistory on Thu, 04/25/2024 - 16:23

This year, shortly after the 50th anniversary of the Carnation Revolution in Portugal, the House of European History welcomes you to the museum to learn more about this historic event with social historian Raquel Varela.

Raquel Varela is the author of ‘A People’s History of the Portuguese Revolution’, which explores the roles of trade unions, artists and women in the military coup, while also providing a rich account of the challenges faced and the victories gained on 25 April 1974, when the Carnation Revolution took place.

Brussels Rhythm and Blues Club

Submitted by KateH on Thu, 04/25/2024 - 14:24

The Hi-Stakes, plus Midnight Mary + late blues jam

Doors 7:30pm Concert 8.45pm PAF - €22 (in advance) €25 (on the door)

Only 100 places available – buy tickets https://www.sounds.brussels/jazz-concert/the-hi-stakes-midnight-mary/

No prosecution for police officers involved in death of Mehdi Bouda

Four police officers involved in the death of Mehdi Bouda will not be prosecuted following a ruling from a Brussels court. Bouda, aged 17, was killed in 2019 after being struck by the police vehicle while crossing between the Ravenstein Gallery and the entrance to Brussels-Central station. Before...

National bike register launched in Belgium to prevent theft

Belgium has launched a free national bike register for people aged 13 and older, called mybike, which is intended to help combat bicycle theft. Such a system has been in place in Brussels since 2019, with a track record of success. Bicycle owners in Belgium can now register their bike on the mybike...

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