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One child in six lives in poverty in Belgium

One in six children in Belgium is living in poverty, according to the latest report by Unicef's Innocenti global research and foresight office. “For most children, this means they risk growing up without sufficient nutritious food, clothing, school supplies or a warm place to call home,” said Bo...

Ryanair pilots’ strike in Belgium averted

Ryanair pilots based in Belgium are cancelling their plans to strike during the busy holiday travel season after making a breakthrough in negotiations with management. A large majority of the pilots approved a pre-agreement from the budget airline, according to CNE permanent secretary Didier Lebbe...

'Untenable' situation: Princess Delphine complains to PM about unfair treatment

Belgium’s Princess Delphine, the biological daughter of King Albert II who was born out of wedlock and only recently lawfully recognised, has complained in a letter to Belgian prime minister Alexander De Croo that she does not enjoy the same rights as her legitimate half-siblings Laurent and Astrid...

New night train service between Berlin and Brussels arrives at North station after 10-year hiatus

A night train service between Berlin, Brussels and Paris has resumed after almost a decade, with strong demand predicted for the rail routes, reports RTBF. The first Deutsche Bahn Nightjet train left the German capital on Monday evening, drawing in to Brussels’ North station on Tuesday morning...

Brussels Airlines pilots call off planned strike

Pilots for Brussels Airlines have called off their planned strike after reaching an agreement with management on a reduced workload. The agreement “improves the work-life balance of our pilots and at the same time guarantees the competitiveness of Brussels Airlines,” the company said in a press...

Racial profiling, treatment of migrants: human rights report says Belgium has room for improvement

A study by the Federal Institute for Human Rights (IFDH) has concluded that “human rights are not respected for all citizens” in Belgium, with special attention drawn to migrants in particular amid the country’s ongoing refugee crisis. “In Belgium, human rights are all there on paper, but there are...

Train World to dedicate section to SNCB’s role in deporting Jews

A section in the Train World museum will shed light on Belgian railway operator SNCB’s role in deporting Jews during the Second World War. SNCB has been researching the matter for some time, including through an extensive report that revealed that SNCB billed Germany for millions of Belgian francs...

Brussels Muzieque presents violin, cello and piano trio concert on 21 December

It promises to be a festive occasion when Brussels Muzieque applauds the contribution of remarkable female composers and musicians in piano trio recitals on 21 December. The concert in the beautiful Art Nouveau setting of the Musical Instruments Museum welcomes recent Queen Elisabeth Competition...

Jeremy Dumont Trio

The trio built a resolutely current, lively, romantic, creative style, between swing or groove and of a beautiful intensity and a lot of sensibility in melodies. The Jeremy Dumont Trio, constantly evolving, wishes to offer, thanks to his style and creativity, an always renewed pleasure of listening to his public as much as to continue to create a music open to the influences and the diverse cultures. And before any, share its enthusiasm.

Jérémy Dumont, piano & compositions - Victor Foulon, double bass - Fabio Zamagni, drums

Gearing up for a top festive treat: Porsche cars dazzle at Autoworld in Brussels

A top Brussels museum is gearing up for its biggest event of the year. For the next three months, the city’s Autoworld is hosting the exhibition Porsche Driven By Dreams . Running until 25 February, the event is timely as the famous German car company is marking its 75th anniversary. Many of the...

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