As the capital braces itself for a heatwave this weekend, there is a glimmer of good news on the open air swimming pool front. The ambitious project for an outdoor pool on top of La Manufakture at the former abattoir site in Anderlecht, is finally moving forward. It was initially given the green...

French retailer Sephora is finally putting down its cosmetics bags in the Belgian capital with a new store ready to open in Docks Bruxsel on 25 June, confirmed a representative of the shopping centre. While another outlet is planned for City 2, Rue Neuve in the city centre of Brussels on 9 July,...

Belgium is historically known as the “battlefield of Europe” and a solemn and moving event this weekend highlights the shared sacrifices of the tens of thousands of war dead buried in Belgian soil. The annual Act of Remembrance will take place on June 20 at 11.30. It is an Allied commemoration held...

The British community is gathering for its annual summer celebration and charity fundraiser in Lasne-Ohain on Sunday 21 June. The eighth edition of the bucolic garden party is organised by the Brussels British Community Association in the grounds of the Royal Brussels Cricket Club . “Our summer...

Belgium has scored well in a new report from the European Environment Agency (EEA) on water quality for outdoor swimming spots. Almost all outdoor swimming areas in Belgium (97.7%) meet the minimum European standards, although the proportion of water of excellent quality remains below the European...

The Belgian Red Cross has launched a new urgent appeal for blood donations, hoping to bolster its stock ahead of the holiday period. One reason for the pre-holiday appeal is that people returning from certain tourist destinations, even within Europe, are barred from donating for several weeks...

Fete de la Musique heralds the start of the festival season. The French-community musical celebration of the summer solstice across Brussels and Wallonia includes concerts and DJ sets in indoor and outdoor venues. In the capital, Cinquantenaire park is the main hub with French techno keyboardist...

The Belgian capital is not the only city to offer a selection of lofty watering holes during the summer months. From urban escapes to rural vistas, check out our selection of rooftop bars in Flanders and Wallonia. Admire the skyline of Limburg capital Hasselt from the Bon'air Rooftop , a stylish...

The Brussels region is injecting €180 million into Vivaqua to become a 49% shareholder in the water utility company, hoping to bring its finances under control. “The capital injection and the role granted to the Brussels region at the decision-making table should enable us to implement a strong and...