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New waste collection rules: Fines for putting bags out on wrong day from 1 October

Brussels residents who put their rubbish bags out on the wrong day, after the introduction of new rules on waste collections since mid-May, can expect to be fined from 1 October. Municipalities in the Belgian capital implemented new rubbish rules earlier this summer in order to adhere to EU...

Saint-Josse begins impounding foreign-registered cars

The Brussels commune of Saint-Josse-ten-Noode has impounded about 10 cars with foreign registration plates in the past week. The alderman responsible for street parking, Philippe Boiteke, said the move was to send a clear signal to the vehicle's owners, forcing them to identify themselves at the...

Pairi Daiza animal park: Giant panda twins finally separated from their mother

Among the stars at Belgium’s prime tourist attraction Pairi Daiza, are its giant panda family. The latest news from the privately owned zoo near Mons is that twins Bao Di et Bao Mei have been successfully separated from their mother. The move to an independent space temporarily opposite their older...
Beggar in streets of Brussels - Belga

Three quarters of beggars in Brussels are Roma and are less likely to be given money

Research by KU Leuven reveals that people are less likely to give money to Roma beggars in Brussels, compared to other ethnic groups, reports VRT. The study by the university questioned 360 beggars on their quality of life, state of health, sense of security and daily activities. It also surveyed...

Fresh farm treasures in Flemish Brabant: Take a tour of the region’s culinary harvest

Whether you’re an expat or an international in Belgium, there’s two tasty gifts that never fail to please – beer and chocolate.

But beyond the tourist mecca of Brussels, a gastronomic paradise awaits. Flemish Brabant’s fertile farmlands produce some of the most highly sought-after ingredients in the culinary world. Grapes, hops, and Belgian endive… and that’s just a start!

Decadent grapes

'The USB key is the future': Belgian justice system embraces digital age

The Belgian justice system has begun efforts to digitise massive amounts of paper documents in its archives with the goal of allowing such digital documents to be legally admissible in the future. Today, the basements of Belgian courts and tribunals house more than 100km of archives – a large...

Campaign for equal prices at all Brussels swimming pools

Every swimming pool in Brussels should apply the same prices, regardless of whether a customer lives in the municipality or not, a green MP has suggested. Brussels MP Juan Benjumea-Moreno (Groen) wants identical swimming fees for all Brussels residents, citing the need for equity especially when it...
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Tourism in Belgium: Cast-iron classics - Delve into Belgium’s rich industrial past

BRUSSELS Tour & Taxis , a transformed industrial site on the eastern border of Molenbeek, features century-old warehouses, a large park, a collective gardening project, a cafe and numerous exhibition spaces, including Bubble Planet Experience, WOM and Battle Kart. A pedestrian bridge connects...

What’s on this week: 4-10 August

The weather is certainly proving unpredictable. So it’s a good thing that Summer of Tour & Taxis has activities both indoors and out. The programme is so big, it’s split up into categories of sport, art, fun and parties, good for young and old. Pop in for ping pong, beach volleyball or the...

Visit.brussels thrilled after Russell Crowe posts video in Grand-Place

The Grand-Place in Brussels has received another celebrity shout-out, this time from New Zealand actor Russell Crowe. Crowe posted a 26-second video of himself in the Grand Place on Twitter to his followers, asking if any could identify the place where he was. He is not the only celebrity to pay...

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