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Record-breaking relay travels through Belgium for COP 27 climate action

Record-breaking relay Running Out of Time - involving runners, cyclists and sailors - travelled through Brussels, Mechelen, Ghent, Ostend and Antwerp to deliver a climate message from young people to world leaders at COP27 in Sharm el-Sheikh. The non-stop relay race left Glasgow on 30 September for...

Coastal resort Knokke-Heist boasts three flagship art events among its attractions this autumn

Belgium’s chic seaside resort Knokke-Heist is a colourful all-year-round destination. Visitors can of course head to the beach – a vast stretch of sandy shoreline – and whatever the weather, take advantage of a full programme of alternative entertainment.

In addition to three outstanding art-orientated events lined up this autumn, the North Sea resort overflows with attractions, appealing to a wide range of interests.

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What’s on this week: 14-20 October

Belgium contributes to the art world’s ‘Picasso Celebration 1973-2023’ with Picasso & Abstraction , tracing the artist’s often complex relationship with the major 20th-century art movement. The collaboration with the Musée National Picasso-Paris is a fitting contribution to the 50th anniversary...

Forests and nature reserves: One for every season on your doorstep

Escape city life by exploring one of the many nature spots surrounding Brussels. From ancient woodlands to wetlands and colourful meadows filled with wildflowers, discover a natural oasis on your doorstep.

Brussels Decathlon store changes name to promote rent-and-return policy

The Decathlon store in Evere has temporarily changed its name to Nolhtaced (pronounced Noltakket), a reverse spelling of the original name, as a means to promote its rent-and-return programmes. Decathlon is now buying back sports equipment to encourage reuse and increase purchasing power, according...

Week-long ceremony on Grand-Place for Brussels' university graduates

The Grand-Place in Brussels is the site of a week-long graduation ceremony for students from the capital’s various universities. Students from Université Libre de Bruxelles (ULB), Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) and – for the first time this year – Haute École Francisco Ferrer, are receiving their...
Nafi Thiam next to life-size Lego statue

Life-size Lego statue of Belgian athlete Nafissatou Thiam inaugurated for world girl day

A life-size statue of double Olympic heptathlete Nafissatou Thiam, made out of Lego, was inaugurated at Brussels Central station for world girl day as part of the Lego group's ’Get ready for girls’ campaign and the International Day of the Girl Child. It was an opportunity for Thiam, one of Belgium...
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Brussels gradually introducing smart traffic lights to reduce speeding

Brussels Region has already set up around 50 smart lights to deter motorists from speeding in the region, according to Brussels Mobility, reports RTBF. Coupled with a radar placed nearby, these traffic lights automatically turn red if a vehicle is detected speeding. The pedestrian crossing in front...

Asylum chaos: Brussels reception centre closed as demand soars

As Belgium’s refugee crisis continues to grow, a key reception centre in Brussels was closed on Tuesday due to a lack of space and available security. A record-breaking 450 migrants arrived at the centre on Monday, the highest number since the 2015 crisis, prompting a shutdown of the already over-...

Belgian railway company SNCB also feels energy crisis pressure

The energy crisis affecting households across the country has not spared Belgium's railway operator either, with the SNCB looking for ways to save money amid skyrocketing prices for fuel. The SNCB is one of the biggest consumers of electricity in Belgium, so the pressure is on to find ways to cut...

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