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Storytelling Workshop: Living the Dream

Submitted by Full Circle on Thu, 11/17/2022 - 11:45

It's easy to write lists of values and personal goals, but infusing them through your life and work can be harder. From gifted and experienced facilitator David Labi, this workshop helps you identify your main story and bring your activities into alignment. As a bonus, find out how to put your inner critic to some good use, for a change. Make sure you're living the right story, starting here.

King Philippe of Belgium takes over as Red Devils' coach in amusing video

Roberto Martinez, current manager of Belgium’s national football team, is momentarily replaced by the King of Belgium during a short video posted by the Red Devils on YouTube. The video appeared on social media this week just days before the start of the Qatar World Cup on Sunday. Filming wrapped...

Saint Verhaegen: Brussels' biggest student celebration is back after pandemic break

The popular student holiday of Saint Verhaegen is finally returning to Brussels in full form after missing the previous two years as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, with two full days of celebrations planned. Saint Verhaegen’s day draws thousands of students from Brussels and beyond, and...

Brussels considers selling off three heritage sites

The City of Brussels is considering selling off three emblematic historical sites in the capital, in an effort to address staffing issues, according to an internal memo obtained by VRT. The three sites up for consideration are the Halle Gate (Porte de Hal), the Chinese Pavilion and the Japanese...

A Winter Morning Mini Concert: Classical music for the whole family

Submitted by Full Circle on Wed, 11/16/2022 - 16:10

Nourish your and your little ones' minds with a fabulous mini concert. Have them experience a live classical performance in an unconventional setting thought precisely with the whole family in mind. Sadie Fields (violin) and Luca Piovesan (accordion) perform a delightful repertoire selection from Vivaldi, Piazzolla and more.

Children must be accompanied by an adult. 

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Bpost to the rescue of St Nicholas in sorting mountain of correspondence

With Saint Nicholas festivities fast approaching, Bpost is getting ready to sort the hundreds of thousands of letters sent to the children’s patron saint in November. This year, postal workers will assist him in the mammoth task of receiving wish lists, drawings, crafts and more, reports RTBF...

Ikea to take legal action against far-right Vlaams Belang political party

Furniture retailer Ikea is planning to take legal action against Vlaams Belang, accusing the Belgian far-right political party of appropriating its brand and corporate identity in the creation of anti-immigrant propaganda. Vlaams Belang introduced a plan it is calling “IKEA” which stands for “...

Creche in West Flanders shut down urgently amid abuse claims

A creche in West Flanders has been shut down by the region's government after numerous reports of severe child abuse were made by both parents and by staff members. A report by the Flemish care inspectorate obtained by VTM included testimony that children at 'T Engeltje in Oudenaarde were...
Strike on Belgian railways planned on 29 November

Unions plan another train strike on 29 November

Three trade unions representing rail workers have issued a 24-hour formal strike notice for 29 November in a long-running dispute over pay and working conditions, reports RTBF. The strike will run from Monday, 28 November at 22.00 to Tuesday, 29 November at 22.00. Uunions said in a press release...

François Gemenne: Can Democracy Save the Planet?

Submitted by Full Circle on Tue, 11/15/2022 - 16:54

One of the most insightful and charismatic observers of contemporary environmental geopolitics, Professor François Gemenne, exposes the current state of affairs with unparalleled lucidity and suggests what paths of action are at hand. From democracy to 'green dictatorship' and all alternative voices in between, are truly transformative policies still possible to agree on and put in place? Join this fascinating mind at work.

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