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Ictus Ensemble to perform ‘Liquid Room’ concert at Klarafestival

World-renowned Brussels ensemble Ictus presents Liquid Room No 10 at the Maison de la Poste at Tour & Taxis on 17 March. The 10th edition of their musical project, subtitled ‘Robert Ashley And The Theatre Of Voices’, is part of Klarafestival , an annual classical and new music cultural...

Drugs violence in Brussels on the rise, neighbourhood associations warn

While drug-related shootings in Brussels have grabbed headlines in recent days, neighbourhood associations warn that the problem is nothing new. One hot spot in particular is Merode metro station, where locals say transport users are at danger due to an increasing vagrant population and open drug...

Euthanasia cases up 15% in Belgium

The number of euthanasia procedures carried out in Belgium rose 15% last year, according to figures released by the Federal Commission for the Control and Evaluation of Euthanasia. There were 3,423 cases in 2023, compared to 2,966 in 2022 and 2,699 in 2021. Last year also saw the rare occurrence of...

What’s on this week: 1 to 6 March

“An uprising of dreams” – how good does that sound? It’s the theme for this year’s Afropolitan Festival , an exploration of arts, culture, politics and power in the African diaspora. Join the late-night opening as the Envahisseurs collective take over every inch of Bozar with film, dance, debate,...

Irish Charity Ball of Brussels

Submitted by irishballbelgium on Thu, 02/29/2024 - 08:24

After a triumphant return last year, the Irish Ball is back in Brussels!

300 bankruptcies in a year for Brussels hotel and catering industry

Success in keeping a hotel open or a restaurant afloat is getting more difficult in the capital, recent figures revreal. In 2023, some 292 catering businesses went bankrupt, with small cafes and restaurants especially in difficulty. Since then, the number of Brussels companies filing for bankruptcy...

Brussels Environment raises alarm over animal poaching

Two cases of poaching have been recorded in Brussels so far this year, the capital’s environment administrative body Brussels Environment has announced. Remains of wild animals were found in the Sonian forest and at Elisabeth Park in Koekelberg. Last month, forest ranger Willy Van de Velde...

New study estimates 4,500 empty homes in Brussels region

An estimated 4,500 homes are sitting vacant in Brussels while the city suffers from a housing crisis, according to research commissioned by Brussels housing minister Nawal Ben Hamou (PS). The number is lower than previously thought, Le Soir reports, but still too high for a city with a shortage of...

Drunk driver kills two cyclists in Ghent

A 45-year-old drunk driver with a history of traffic violations killed two cyclists in Ghent over the weekend when he struck a group of five people cycling along a bike lane. The other three cyclists were injured, one of them seriously, and the driver is reported to have already had his licence...

Birth & Parenting courses

Submitted by Brussels Childb... on Wed, 02/28/2024 - 20:16

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.

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