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Porsche, Driven by Dreams, exhibition at Autoworld, Brussels

What’s on this week: 8 to 14 December

It remains one of best luxury cars on the market. To celebrate the German brand’s 75th birthday, Autoworld is staging the exhibition, Porsche , Driven by Dreams . Discover thematic collections, including the iconic models that participated in the gruelling Dakar race ( pictured ), and some of the...

Five wounded in Brussels shooting include European Parliament assistant

Five people were injured in a shooting in Avenue de la Toison d'Or on Wednesday evening, Brussels-Capital/Ixelles police zone announced. Brussels police said there was nothing to indicate the attack in the busy shopping street was a terrorist act, report local media. Among the injured was a Swedish...

Schaerbeek turns bust of controversial ex-mayor backwards

A sculpture of former Schaerbeek mayor Roger Nols displayed in the municipality’s town hall has been turned backwards, signifying a condemnation of Nols’ discrimination against Flemish people and migrants. The action was taken after years of debate and the creation of a working group co-chaired by...

Brussels' last newspaper kiosk to close

The last newspaper kiosk still standing in Brussels will disappear by 1 January. The kiosk is currently located at the junction of Avenue de la Toison d'Or and Avenue Louise, Bruzz reports, but its manager is retiring after 38 years of operating it. Several managers of newspaper kiosks in the...

Boulevard Pacheco refugee camp cleared out by Belfius

A refugee camp near the immigration office on Boulevard Pacheco in Brussels has been cleared, in an operation conducted by an external company at the request of Belfius bank, which owns the building under whose roof the asylum seekers were squatting. About 50 refugees had been sleeping in front of...
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Christmas cheer: The traditional market season kicks off across Belgium

Add some sparkle to your Christmas shopping by snapping up original gifts at magical street markets lighting up town and city squares all over the country. These traditional markets are also destination in themselves, ideal for jovial meet-ups between friends, colleagues and families. The wooden...

Brussels Belly Laughs: English-speaking stand-up comedy showcase

Taking place at La Plume Persée (51 rue Sans Souci, 1050 Ixelles), we’ve concocted a line-up of the best comedy the English-speaking scene has to offer.

GET YOUR TICKETS HERE: https://www.eventbrite.be/e/brussels-belly-laughs-stand-up-comedy-showca...

  • 12 euros online (including service fees)
  • 15 euros at the door

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Brexit Impact Report presentation

Brexit: No ‘Brexodus’ of Brits from Brussels following UK exit from EU, says major survey

Most UK citizens already settled in the Belgian capital say that they “will not be leaving any time soon”. That was one of the key messages to emerge from a wide-ranging survey of British expats living and working in Brussels. This is still your home. Brexit Impact Scan for UK citizens in Brussels...

Thousands take part in Brussels climate march

An estimated 20,000 people took place at the Brussels climate march on Sunday, demanding more action against climate change. The march took place against the backdrop of the UN climate summit COP28 in Dubai in the United Arab Emirates, Bruzz reports. Participants united around the message that “...

Uderzo’s daughter tries to prevent sale of Asterix drawing in Brussels

The daughter of Asterix cartoonist Albert Uderzo has filed a complaint to attempt to stop the sale of the original cover drawing of Asterix and Cleopatra at an auction in Brussels. The auction was scheduled for 10 December at auction house Millon in Brussels, but Sylvie Uderzo said through her...

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