Love in Exile is a beautifully harmonious jazz project by American-Pakistani singer-songwriter Arooj Aftab, pianist Vijay Iyer and synth player Shahzad Ismaily. The trio perform the album in an exclusive concert at the atmospheric Notre-Dame church in Laeken on 9 May as part of the annual Les Nuits...

Brussels has welcomed at least nine new residents this week with the hatching of several falcon eggs across the city. Nests have been found on some of the city’s highest buildings, including the Cathedral of Saint Michael and Saint Gudula, according to the organisation Falcons for All. A map of the...

Brussels public transport operator Stib has debuted its next generation of trams, which began carrying passengers this week. The ultra-modern vehicles ‘Tram New Generation’ (TNG) are said to be more accessible and comfortable than older models and the fleet will strengthen the tram offer in the...

Mobility minister Georges Gilkinet has asked the Vehicle Registration Department (DIV) to be more vigilant in checking applications for personalised licence plates following reports of drivers sporting tags apparently celebrating the Third Reich. A few months ago, an ‘HH88’ plate, interpreted as...

The mayor of Anderlecht has announced that the municipality will be opposing the construction of an outdoor swimming facility on the Neerpede lakes, after an overwhelmingly negative public response. “We have always said that we would let the procedures take place in a correct way, by listening to...

The number of Belgians giving money to charity dropped significantly last year, according to the Philanthropy Barometer and Index presented by the King Baudouin Foundation this week. According to the barometer, 56% of Belgians made a donation in 2022, a substantial drop compared to 2019's figure of...

Clear Channel has won the Stib tender for the operation of digital screens at the entrances to Brussels’ metro stations for a minimum period of 12 years. The media agency will roll out 125 digital screens across the entire Brussels metro network in early 2024. “With this partnership, Clear Channel...

Hot town, summer in the city… well the sun is finally making an occasional appearance and where better to enjoy some rays than in one of Brussels’ array of summer ‘guinguettes’? The name guinguette refers to a popular cabaret restaurant that developed at the end of the 19th century in the Paris...

After what seems like the worst spring in Belgian history, temperatures are finally rising – and one way to celebrate is by decorating your home with beautiful fresh flowers. To do this in a sustainable and eco-friendly way – the country abounds with pick-your-own flower sites. There are around 50...

Up to 800 new homes could be built in Brussels if the plans of real estate developer and investor Nextensa for the Tour & Taxis neighbourhood are approved. The firm presented its concept, which it is calling Lake Side, this week. The development totals around 140,000m². Like many other European...