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What’s on this week: 12-18 August

Bloomin’ lovely! Brussels’ famous flower carpet returns to grace the Grand Place with a retro design to celebrate the event’s 50th anniversary. Mexican artist Roo Aguilar Aguado and Koen Vondenbusch recreated the original 1971 pattern, adapting the design to modern techniques. The pop-up...

Over 12,000 Belgians drive with an expired licence

More than 12,000 Belgians are in possession of an expired driving licence, according to figures requested by MP Marianne Verhaert (Open VLD), reports De Standaard. A driving licence obtained in Belgium must be renewed, like identity cards, every 10 years. But unlike these cards, holders do not...

Thalys issues apology for recent service incidents, including collision with animal and fire

After an unprecedented series of incidents affecting Thalys trains in recent weeks, chief executive Jacques Damas issued an apology to customers via email, report local media. “This is certainly not the level of service we want to offer our customers,” he wrote. Travellers of Thalys trains have...

Violent attacks on youngsters near Jeux d'Hiver nightclub in Bois de la Cambre

Since the beginning of this year, the police have registered a dozen crimes in the vicinity of the Jeux d'Hiver nightclub in Bois de la Cambre. "This figure is much lower than the reality," said police council member Solange Pitroipa (MR) when evoking city gang activity, reports La Capitale. "...
Eglise Saint-Joseph - photo Visitbrussels-JP Remy

Urban 'Exodus': 45,000 Brussels residents left the capital in 2021

Last year set a record for the number of Brussels residents deciding to leave the capital. Around 45,000 people packed up and moved out of the city in 2021, with 28,000 opting for Flanders and 17,000 deciding to move to Wallonia, according to the latest data. The amount represents the largest...

Giant bouncy castle obstacle course installed on Place Rogier

A new 3,000m2 bouncy castle obstacle course has been set up in Place Rogier in Brussels. The temporary installation is open daily from 10.00 to 18.00 and has no age limit. The Bouncy Games fun circuit by the creative team Exhibition Hub is an initiative of Saint-Josse municipality. Kids and adults...
Sales of bottled water rise in Belgium due to heatwave - Belgaimage

Heatwave: Aldi struggles to keep drinking water in stock in some shops

Supermarket chain Aldi is struggling with shortages of drinking water in some of its stores due to a temporary spike in demand as a result of the pending heatwave. Belgium will enter Code Orange from Wednesday due to excessive heat, and some families are stocking up on drinking water in...

World Confectionery Conference

Submitted by AmyBest on Tue, 08/09/2022 - 13:45

Calling all confectioners! Visit the World Confectionery Conference and hear keynote speakers from Ferrero, Tony's Chocolonely, Fairtrade and more on 9th September. Whether you're working in confectionery logistics, end products, manufacturing or flavours, we'd love to have you there. 

Tickets are €50, and include lunch and refreshments throughout the day. 

The EU Comedy Thing

Submitted by xaros on Tue, 08/09/2022 - 13:37

THE EU COMEDY THING - a new show featuring some of the best European comedians. For this premiere we have an all star cast with Christian Schulte-Loh (Germany), Luca Cupani (Italy) and André de Freitas (Portugal), under the supervision of an ex European, Nigel Williams- the most Belgian of British comedians, or the most British of Belgian comedians, your pick. Christian Schulte-LohOne of Brussels' audience all-time favorite comedians.

Meyboom folklore tradition in Brussels

Meyboom celebrations to liven-up Brussels city centre on Tuesday

One of Brussels’ oldest folklore traditions will transform the city centre into a street party when the Meyboom will be erected on the corner of the Rue des Sables and the Rue du Marais on Tuesday afternoon. The public can join in the Unesco-recognised festivities by following the procession from...

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