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Brussels goes green to celebrate spring’s arrival

The historic centre of Brussels has been decorated in celebration of the impending arrival of spring, with flowers and greenery replacing some of the city's winter illuminations and festive decorations. Flower pots and windbreaks will be used to enclose cafe terraces so that customers can be safe...

Mandatory voting to apply to young Belgians in upcoming European elections

Belgians aged 16 and 17 will be obliged to vote in the European elections on 9 June, after a previous law that made it optional for them was struck down by the Constitutional Court this week. The court ruled that the difference in treatment between adult and under-age voters “does not appear to be...

Pro-Palestine painting of Liège stairs could be subject of legal action

The Bueren staircase in Liège has been painted in the colours of the Palestinian flag by activists from the Palestine Action Belgique collective. Christine Defraigne, the alderwoman responsible for protecting Liège's heritage, said she found the action offensive and believes the people behind it...
Traffic disruption warning for Brussels on 26 March due to farmers' protest

Traffic warning for Brussels on Tuesday as protesting farmers return to the capital

Traffic will be disrupted in the Brussels Region on Tuesday 26 March due to a new demonstration by agricultural unions, warns the Brussels-Capital/Ixelles police zone. The all-day action will begin at 6.00, reports RTBF, with the following roads to be closed to traffic: Rue de la Loi (between...

SEQUENCE 031 | Marine Walon - Dorothea Dejonckheere - Rita Vlaeminck

Submitted by Xavier Huysmans on Fri, 03/22/2024 - 16:51

In  “SEQUENCE 031”, contemporary art gallery Le Neuf Gallery presents extraordinary works by 3 artists.

  • Marine Walon (acrylic on canvas, until 11/05/24)

  • Dorothea Dejonckheere (acrylic on canvas, until 27/04/24)

  • Rita Vlaeminck (oil on canvas, until 27/04/24)

Renowned Belgian fashion designer Dries Van Noten retires

Renowned fashion designer Dries Van Noten has announced that he will be stepping down from his career this June at the age of 65. “I've been preparing for this moment for some time and I think it's time to make way for a new generation of talent to bring their vision to the brand,” Van Noten said...

SNCB offers special train service for Paris Olympics

Belgian train operator SNCB will offer additional trains for the Paris Olympics this summer, it has announced. The train service will be called "Eurocity" and will transport passengers to Paris starting at €34 per ticket. “There will be no risk of queuing on the motorway, no worries about parking...

Around 400 Belgian municipalities to start taking ID photos in bid to combat identity fraud

Some 400 municipalities in Belgium have signed up to a federal government project allowing them to take ID photos of their citizens, reports RTBF. Aimed at reducing identity fraud, details of the scheme were announced by interior minister Annelies Verlinden in participating municipality Rotselaar...

Brussels Rhythm and Blues Club

Submitted by KateH on Thu, 03/21/2024 - 15:33

Scotch, No Soda, plus Midnight Mary

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/scotch-no-soda-midnight-mary/

Brussels to map out and target drug hotspots

In the face of rising drug crime, Brussels will focus its efforts on key drug "hotspots" in the capital, for examplé Matonge and Brussels-Midi station, according to the region’s minister-president Rudi Vervoort and Sophie Lavaux, head of safe.brussels – the body that coordinates prevention and...

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