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City sparkler! Brussels’ Christmas tree makes triumphal journey to the Grand Place

The arrival of the freshly-felled Nordmann spruce in the cobbled Brussels square early on Thursday morning marked the symbolic start of the city’s festive season. Crowds gathered to see the 50-year-old 22-metre fir erected in front of the gothic town hall. A team of professionals are now preparing...

Christmas Oratorio (Bach)

Submitted by bachwerk on Thu, 11/16/2023 - 16:30

J. S. Bach composed the Christmas Oratorio in 1734, narrating the story of the birth of Jesus through a cycle of six cantatas (BachWerk will perform cantatas 1, 2, 3 and 6). Like the St. Matthew and St. John Passions, the Christmas Oratorio is narrated by an Evangelist interspersed with chorales and arias.

Cello-piano recital to celebrate Albania’s national day on 28 November

The Belgium Cello Society (BSC) stages a cello-piano recital by two virtuoso musicians in a special Albanian programme at ULB Solbosch in Brussels on 28 November. It marks Albania’s national holiday, which celebrates the Balkan country’s independence from the Ottoman Empire in 1912. For the...

What’s on this week: 17 to 23 November

Brightening up the glowering skies around the landmark Cinquantenaire site over the next week is Embrace of Lights , a media art project by the Korean Cultural Center. It celebrates the 60th anniversary of South Korea’s diplomatic relations with the EU. Beamed onto the triumphal Cinquantenaire...

12 recommendations to improve road safety in Belgium

A memorandum from Belgian traffic safety institute Vias features 12 concrete measures aimed at improving road safety in the country. Released under the slogan "Action Now!", the recommendations come in advance of next year's elections and target a reduction of road casualties. There were 540 road...

PFAS pollution in water: opposition demands explanation and accountability

Elevated levels of PFAS chemical concentrations were detected in drinking water in Halle this month, with the water traced to a basin in Ecaussinnes in Wallonia managed by the Brussels-based Vivaqua. Several opposition parties have since demanded an explanation and accountability from Brussels...

Full Circle’s Festival of Ideas returns to Brussels from 1 to 3 December

Brussels’ highly anticipated Festival of Ideas returns for its second edition from 1 to 3 December. Offering a unique blend of cultural enjoyment and intellectual engagement, the three-day extravaganza is centred on the theme of ‘Hope’. This year’s highlights include thought-provoking talks by...
Winter Wonders Christmas market & festivities in Brussels

Winter Wonders: Brussels unveils ‘magical’ festive programme for holiday season

The city of Brussels is dusting off its twinkly lights and preparing to transform the city centre into a seasonal wonderland from 24 November until 7 January. Unveiling the programme for the 23rd edition of Winter Wonders , the city promised a warm, colourful and magical atmosphere. While the...

EU Quarter Brussels: New branding campaign for Schuman district aims to reverse grey image

Brussels is on a mission to rebrand the EU district and reverse its dull image as a neighbourhood filled with civil servants and zero nightlife. The region’s new strategy aims to create a 24/7 vibrant and multicultural community that will boost visitors to the area. Under the slogan ‘Still alive...

Liège-bound aircraft forced to return to New York after horse escapes stall

A cargo plane heading to Liège Airport turned around and headed back to New York’s JFK airport when it was unable to secure a horse escaped from its stall, reports Aviation24.be. Pilots on board the Air Atlanta Icelandic 747-400 freight aircraft made the turn-around request to air traffic control (...

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