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École Jeannine Manuel - Lille: Promoting international understanding through bilingual English-French education

In a leafy green suburb north of Lille in France, École Jeannine Manuel is a thriving private co-ed school for three to 18-year-olds. Director Constance Devaux and head of admissions, outreach and development, Emily Blayney, explain how École Jeannine Manuel pursues an academically-strong bilingual education aimed at preparing students to be citizens of the world.

Canal on Franco-Belgian border reopen after 30 years

Getting from Belgium to France by boat will become much easier following the long-awaited reopening of the Condé-Pommeroeul canal, after a comprehensive works programme that began in 2016. The Franco-Belgian waterway, essential for the transport of goods across the border, will again be open for...

Belgium reaches deal on extending nuclear power

Belgium will keep open two of its nuclear power stations until at least 2036, instead of closing them down as planned according to its nuclear phase-out law in 2025, federal energy minister Tinne Van der Straeten has announced. The decision on extending the lifespan of Doel 4 and Tihange 3 – the...

Record number of complaints about SNCB punctuality

Belgium’s railway mediator Ombudsrail has announced an “absolute record” number of complaints this year from unhappy SNCB passengers about delayed or cancelled trains. The increase noted is more than a third – up 34% from 2022. This rise in numbers is not surprising, given that the SNCB’s...

Holiday warmers: Festivals, shows and family activities light up the season

Hibernation is on hold while this jolly medley of festivities is being staged around the country. Designed to entertain all ages, here’s our pick’n’mix selection of fiery festivals, light spectacles, musical capers and circus thrills that will ward off the winter blues. BRUSSELS It promises to be...
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Festive fare: Treat yourself to dinner or an overnight stay with these hotel holiday offers

If you’re home over the holiday season, there’s plenty of stylish yuletide action in hotels in Brussels and across the country. From luxury hotel chains to boutique gems, they provide the perfect antidote to ward off the winter blues with welcome gourmet indulgence and pampering. BRUSSELS The...

Bach Concert - Minimes Cantat

Submitted by AndreaWL on Fri, 12/08/2023 - 14:27

Exactly three centuries after Bach's first Christmas in Leipzig, we present the brilliant Magnificat he performed there, complete with the four special movements he added for the occasion.  Join us and add some sparkle to your own Christmas!

Belgium adopts code yellow for respiratory infections

Belgium’s federal health ministry, in view of a growth in cases of flu and Covid-19, is calling on the public, particularly those with pre-existing health conditions, to be more careful and respect basic hygiene rules to avoid catching diseases. Its Risk Management Group (RMG) – which makes...

Perfect mix: Brussels’ Community Kitchen feeds refugees and is a stepping stone to integration

In a quiet residential street behind Brussels’ stylish Avenue de la Toison d’Or, a team made up largely of volunteers quietly and efficiently produces 5,000 meals a week to feed the city’s constant flow of refugees and asylum seekers. Community Kitchen operates every day from the cellar of Holy...
Mohican wild fireside dining experience in Belgium

Seasonal treats: Festive dining places fire up across Belgium

And so this is Christmas… and welcome festive cheer abounds in Belgium for the holiday season. Here’s our guide to some of the hearty, fireside gourmet treats on the menu at pop-up restaurants and hotels around the country. BRUSSELS Steigenberger Icon Wiltcher’s Brussels The hotel is celebrating...

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