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What’s on this week: 19 to 25 April

The second edition of Antica Brussels at Tour & Taxis honours modern Belgian art among more than 70 stands proudly exhibiting paintings, fine antiques, jewellery, porcelain and objects. A spin-off of the long-established and highly successful Antica Namur, this is an attractive and more...

Speed check 'marathon' planned for this Friday

Belgium’s federal police has announced that its latest "marathon" of speed checks will be taking place on Friday 19 April. Starting at 6.00 on Friday, police will spend 24 hours targeting speeding motorists on Belgium’s roads. The aim of the operation is to encourage drivers to moderate their speed...

Highway code may change for cargo bikes

Cargo bikes, some of which can transport up to four children as well as pets and shopping, are on the rise in Brussels - but some models are only legally permitted to carry one child. “Electric cargo bikes that can go up to 45 km/h are considered to be mopeds or speed pedelecs [with a strength of...

Red Cross launches new blood donation campaign

Belgium’s Red Cross blood service has launched a campaign to promote blood donation, in response to the continuing shortage of rare blood groups, particularly when treating sickle cell anaemia. Entitled "A thousand reasons to give blood", the campaign is aimed especially at people of African origin...

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...
Floralia - Groot-Bijgaarden castle - Belgium

Blooming lovely: Celebrate spring with a visit to a garden festival

The start of spring is accompanied by a blossoming of plant fairs around the country. They are brilliant events for sparking some seasonal inspiration and seeking out a range of flowers, plants, bulbs and sought-after specimens. Many of these horticultural celebrations are sited in gorgeous...

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...

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