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Asylum seekers in Brussels squat win legal action against Belgian state

A group of about 80 asylum seekers who have been occupying a squat on Rue de la Loi have won their court case against the Belgian state and its migration authority, Fedasil. A Brussels court has ordered Belgium and Fedasil to guarantee decent living conditions for the asylum seekers, the group's...

Grocery co-ops open doors to non-members to prevent food waste

Co-operative grocery stores around Belgium are allowing non-members to shop in their stores this summer to curb food waste. Six stores in Brussels are among those taking part in the initiative. Between 15 July and 15 August, anyone will be able to shop at these co-operative stores that usually...

France riots: Brussels police and mayor under fire for 'preventative' arrests of teenagers

Brussels mayor Philippe Close and the capital’s police force have come under fire for defending the administrative arrests of schoolchildren in the aftermath of recent rioting in France. Riots erupted in France following the death of Nahel, a 17-year-old boy from Nanterre who was shot dead by a...

Cycling champion Remco Evenepoel sets up Brussels Cycling Academy

World cycling champion Remco Evenepoel is setting up a cycling academy in the Belgian capital, hoping to encourage more young people to take up the sport. Evenepoel presented the R.EV Brussels Cycling Academy this week, announcing his intent to make cycling accessible to children and young people...

Speeding van driver hits and injures children in Koekelberg

Two children became trapped under a van and needed to be transported to a hospital after it collided with a group of young people in Brussels crossing the road over the weekend. The accident took place in Koekelberg, Bruzz reports, and the children were freed by bystanders who witnessed the...

Protest against sprawling cafe terraces and commercialisation of public space

An action group called Free 54 has condemned the commercialisation of public spaces in Brussels, staging a sit-in at Place Sainte Catherine in protest against what they describe as an encroachment of terraces. About 100 people gathered for the action, Bruzz reports. “We feel that this place is...

Durga Puja 2023, by Tero Parbon, Belgium

Submitted by dibyendu on Tue, 07/04/2023 - 23:08

You are cordially invited to Durga Puja 2023 organisd by Tero Parbon, Belgium. Durga Puja is declared as "Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity" by UNESCO.

The auspicious festival of Durga Puja is an annual five-day celebration originating in the Indian subcontinent which pays homage to the goddess Maa Durga. It celebrates the victory of good over evil as goddess Durga killed demon king Mahishasur. According to Hindu mythology, it is believed that the goddess visits her earthly abode during this time to bless her devotees.

Mix hotel and leisure experience, Brussels Belgium

Brussels’ new state-of-the-art hotel MIX is a design showcase thanks to Belgian creative Lionel Jadot

Belgian architect, interior designer and filmmaker Lionel Jadot compared his latest project with directing a movie. You can see why when you enter Mix , a newly-opened lavish avant-garde hotel in Brussels that has been described as a melting pot of crazy creative ideas. Jadot is the creative force...

Stib ticket inspectors given more powers to tackle drinking, vandalism and begging

Brussels public transport operator Stib is giving its ticket inspectors more power to fight nuisances on the network, allowing them to fine passengers up to 15 metres beyond a station or stop. Fines start at €50 and can go up to €175. The list of offences will also be expanded to include, among...

Retailers optimistic as summer sales begin

A beleaguered retail sector is feeling more optimistic about summer sales figures after a tough several years, particularly as a result of the pandemic. Only three out of 10 retailers expect to sell less during the summer sales than in previous years, compared with 48.7% last year, according to the...

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