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Brussels bike register to expand nationwide

With efforts increasing to crack down on bike theft in Belgium, Brussels’ bicycle registration scheme will be extended nationwide from January, the country’s federal mobility minister Georges Gilkinet has announced. The plan is part of the federal government’s ‘Be Cyclist’ action plan (2021-2024)...

Bruxelles-Propreté starts issuing fines over new waste collection rules

Anyone living in the Brussels-Capital Region who fails to put food waste into the orange bag or dumps their rubbish bag outside on the wrong day can now face fines ranging from €100 to €300, Brussels' waste management service Bruxelles-Propreté has announced. The company warned that more widespread...

Belgium wants to be pioneer in autonomous shipping

Developments in self-driving cars have gained many media headlines, with Elon Musk’s Tesla Model S – seen as one of the groundbreakers in semi-autonomous technology – that entered the market this year being one notable example. Autonomous ships are far less in the spotlight, but this is likely to...

SEQUENCE 021

Submitted by Xavier Huysmans on Fri, 09/22/2023 - 15:44

In  “SEQUENCE 021”, contemporary art gallery Le Neuf Gallery presents paintings by 4 artists.

  • BEDDRU (until 21/10/23)

  • walter dermul (until 21/10/23)

  • Chantal Ripol (until 21/10/23)

  • Ine Lammers (until (07/10/23)

Finding a doctor in Brussels: Navigating Belgium’s healthcare

Belgium enjoys a good reputation when it comes to the country’s healthcare services. For newcomers, though, it can still be a bit of a headache when navigating the intricacies of the system.

This includes finding a general practitioner (médecin généraliste/huisarts), especially if  you aren’t already registered with a medical centre or an individual doctor.

Kimberly Nicholas: How to Be Human in a Warming World

Submitted by Full Circle on Fri, 09/22/2023 - 10:50

Kimberly Nicholas explores finding purpose in a warming world, combining her scientific expertise and her lived, personal experience in a way that seems fresh and deeply urgent: agonizing over the climate costs of visiting loved ones overseas, how to find low-carbon love on Tinder, and even exploring her complicated family legacy involving supermarket turkeys.

Garden inaugurated on site of serial killer Marc Dutroux’s former home

A memorial garden on the former site of Belgian serial killer Marc Dutroux’s home has been inaugurated in Charleroi. Dutroux was convicted for the kidnapping, rape and murder of multiple young girls and sentenced to life in prison, where he is held in solitary confinement. His crimes, along with...

Schiller Art Gallery - Sint Idesbald

Submitted by schiller.art.gallery on Thu, 09/21/2023 - 22:59

chiller Art Gallery exhibition, which opened on June 15 was originally schedule to run until September 17, and now will be extended to Sunday, November 5 2023.

Schiller Art Gallery is showcasing artworks of Belgian modern art from circa 1920 to 1990. With some 30 paintings, graphic works and sculptures from various collections.

Delhaize offers €40 million in staff bonuses to put an end to strikes and protests

Supermarket chain Delhaize is offering some 9,000 staff members a one-time bonus of €1,500 plus €125 per year worked, in an attempt to put an end to the ongoing strikes and protests against its move to franchise. With an average seniority of 18 years, the bonus would be roughly €3,750 for many...

Salomé

Submitted by adrian-veale-bats on Thu, 09/21/2023 - 20:38

Salome. The story is as interesting as a play now as it was then. When was then? The origin? The original play by Oscar Wilde? Rita Hayworth? The Ken Russell film? Or Al Pacino's 'Wild Salome'?

Friday 13th & Saturda 14th October 8pm and Sunday 15 October 3pm

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