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Brussels Muzieque presents Unorthodox Quartet concert on 5 March

Four Brussels-based musicians, all with Italian roots, perform a vibrant programme with an unusual combination of wind instruments and cello at two concerts in Brussels on 5 and 7 March. The Unorthodox Quartet will be playing the classical masterpieces at Le Baixu on 5 March and the Italian...
Little Simz joins CORE Festival line-up

Rap queen Little Simz joins stars at CORE Festival in Brussels at end of May

Award-winning British rapper Little Simz joins the star-studded line-up at CORE Festival , which is staged in Brussels on 27 and 28 May. The announcement follows the 28-year-old British-Nigerian artist’s stunning performance of her song Heart on Fire with Joan Armatrading at the 2023 BAFTAs. It’s...

Road deaths rise across Belgium as commuters get back behind the wheel

The number of road deaths across Belgium rose by 8% last year compared with 2021 as commuters continue to return to the road after more than two years of the global Covid-19 pandemic. These figures, released by the Vias road safety institute, still show that fewer people are dying on the roads...

Brussels paramedics struggle to keep up with record number of emergency calls

The number of emergency ambulance responses carried out by the Brussels fire brigade increased by more than 57% in the 10 years between 2012 and 2022, with firefighters warning the public that the situation is getting out of control. “In 10 years, we have experienced a difference of 36,495...

Belgium puts protections in place for white-hat hackers

"Ethical" hackers who break into computer systems just to probe for weaknesses will be able to benefit from legal protection as long as their activities are private, proportional and immediately shared with the affected party, the Belgian Center for Cybersecurity (CCB) has announced. So-called “...

Fewer migrants using Belgium as route to get to UK

The number of migrants passing through Belgian territory in an effort to reach the United Kingdom dropped by 90% last year compared to 2018, according to the latest figures from Belgium's justice ministry. Justice minister Vincent Van Quickenborne said that Belgian police had intercepted 944...

Vernissage and Photo Exhibition: Collective, by Viewfinders

Submitted by Viewfinders on Sun, 02/26/2023 - 02:20

Collective, by Viewfinders“Collective” offers participants and visitors an opportunity to explore the full range of the photographic art and what it can mean in our society today. Each of the 38 artists – members of Viewfinders - chooses their own theme and style, yielding an extensive view of the photographic medium, from expressing an artistic intent to documenting the world around us.

Photogtraphy Exhibition - opening event

Submitted by AlunFoster on Sat, 02/25/2023 - 23:50

For"Collective", 38 artists – members of Viewfinders - have chosen their own theme and style, yielding an extensive view of the photographic medium, from expressing an artistic intent to documenting the world around us. This showcase of the creativity and skill of the members highlights the beauty and power of photographs.

Come, discover it for yourself, at our opening event!

Organisation: Gecinvest

EU competition offers free train passes for 18-year-olds

The European Commission is launching a contest that gives 18-year-olds the opportunity to spend a month visiting Europe by train. Some 35,000 interrail passes – each worth €251 – are up for grabs. The scheme is not only for solo backpackers. It’s also possible to travel with friends. A maximum of...
Cinquantenaire arch flies Ukrainian flag

Ukrainian flag flies from Cinquantenaire arch to mark first anniversary of war

The blue and yellow flag of Ukraine was hoisted above the Triumphal Arch in Cinquantenaire Park on Friday in support for the people of the war-torn country. One year on from the Russian invasion, Brussels joined several other European capitals in adorning emblematic buildings with the Ukrainian...

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