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Plans for divisive outdoor swimming pond in Brussels get environmental green light

Plans to convert one of the ponds in Brussels’ Neerpede park into a recreational swimming spot have received the environmental green light with the awarding of a permit. The urban planning permit was already granted, Bruzz reports, but the recent acquisition of an environmental permit means the...

Rotten and deteriorating: Tervuren mayor says park is overlooked by authorities

The mayor of Tervuren has taken to news outlets to deplore the state of the municipality's local park, next to the Africa Museum. Mayor Marc Charlier told VRT NWS that the park is deteriorating, calling on the Régie des Bâtiments - the federal body currently responsible for managing part of the...

Birth & Parenting courses

Submitted by Brussels Childb... on Tue, 04/16/2024 - 15:35

Preparation for childbirth in a fabulous community setting!

Our comprehensive prenatal courses prepare parents-to-be for late pregnancy, labour birth and the early days with the new baby. 16 hours of contact time spread over various sessions provide in-depth, informative, practical and even fun(!) preparation for the arrival of the baby. Classes are very interactive and allow room for discussions and exchange.

We're offering HYBRID courses with 50% course time online and 50% in-person at our Clubhouse in Ixelles and fully in-person courses in the Tervuren area.

Pregnancy in Belgium information evening

Submitted by Brussels Childb... on Tue, 04/16/2024 - 15:27

This 2.5 hours online class is an excellent starting point for parents-to-be that helps to understand the specifics of PREGNANCY and BIRTH in Belgium.

Topics include hospitals, healthcare provider, resources, administration and much more. The class is informal, interactive and fun. Participants receive a follow-up booklet packed with helpful information. EVERYONE welcome! 

Strike action planned at Charleroi Airport over school holidays

A strike notice running until the end of April has been filed for Charleroi Airport, threatening to disrupt spring holidays for Francophone school pupils. Unions are condemning a difficult climate for all airport workers, RTBF reports, but especially for those on the tarmac and in baggage handling...

Boulevard Adolphe Max pedestrian improvements inaugurated

The pedestrian area on Boulevard Adolphe Max in Brussels is finally clear of construction vehicles and temporary barriers following a year’s worth of renovation works. Boulevard Adolphe Max, which was inaugurated in 1871 and re-laid in 1976, had seriously deteriorated. The poor condition of its...

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...

EU Open Day Tours on democracy

Submitted by houseeuropeanhistory on Mon, 04/15/2024 - 21:28

On the 4th of May, ahead of Europe Day 2024, visitors are invited to take part in thematic guided tours on democracy, in English, French and Dutch. 

Democracy is an ancient tradition and key value for Europe but never a given, rather an endeavour, a struggle, as these tours will show the visitors. The House of European History is contributing by highlighting the struggles and complexity of democracy from its origins until today.

The tour would cover topics in different parts of the museum galleries, including for example:

Aspria - La Royal Rasante - Fire & Ice treatment

Take the plunge! Testing the benefits of an icy bath immersion coupled with ‘conscious breathing’

‘Try anything once’ is a good motto, especially if it helps combat stress and improve wellbeing. The method towards ‘conscious breathing’ – a sauna followed by an ice bath – seemed more than a little intimidating. But after trying this Fire and Ice treatment demonstrated by personal trainer Rudi...

Brussels family court hearings postponed due to staff shortages

Nearly half of all French-speaking family court hearings will be suspended between now and 30 June, the Brussels court of first instance has announced, due to a shortage of court clerks. The court ordinance makes clear that only urgent cases – such as children’s rights of residence, child...

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