Belgium’s Princess Delphine, half-sister to King Philippe, has expressed anger at what she feels was a misrepresentation of a quote taken from an interview with Tatler magazine. The quote has since been picked up by British and international press, report local media. In the interview, Princess...

Couples who like the idea of a wedding but aren’t quite ready for the commitment of marriage can experience a test-run of the ceremony this weekend, reports Le Soir. Aulne Abbey Farm in Thuin is hosting Scottish Days , a festival dedicated to Scottish culture from 13 to 15 August, during which...

Brugmann CHU in Brussels is due to open a gender clinic at its Horta site in 2023, reports RTBF. The project is in its final phase and should be completed in the second quarter of 2023. The clinic would be the first of its kind in the capital. Belgium currently has three similar centres in...

All regions, except the coast, will switch to code orange on Wednesday due to the heatwave forecast by the Royal Meteorological Institute (RMI), reports RTBF. The mercury will reach 30°C on Wednesday and continue to climb over the following days. It’s expected to rise to 33°C on Thursday, 34°C on...

Professor of communication sciences and honorary rector Caroline Pauwels passed away on Friday, the Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) has announced . The 58-year-old mother of two died at the UZ Brussel hospital, which is affiliated to the VUB. She stepped down from her role of university rector...

German micromobility company Tier is to deploy 1,500 shared electric bikes in Brussels, in addition to its current supply of more than 4,000 electric scooters, the company has announced. Its expansion is part of a growing shared mobility offer in the capital and comes at a time of reflection for...

The new Batgirl movie by Belgian directors Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah has been unexpectedly shelved despite the fact that filming was completed and post-production had begun. Warner Bros announced the cancellation to surprise and anger from fans who had been looking forward to its debut. The...

The water level in Brussels waterways has dropped considerably due to lack of rain in the past few months, according to Brussels Environment. While no stream or river is yet running dry or drinking water supply in danger, Brussels water company Vivaqua has imposed restrictions on drawing water from...

For the final weekend of Summer Pop , the colourful caravans set up in the neighbourhood of Haren for a packed programme of free cultural, sporting and artistic activities. The pop-up village offers interactive entertainment - in association with local initiatives - for all ages, including...

Bob Dylan has announced an early Christmas present for his legions of fans in Belgium – his first appearance here in over five years. Dylan, who recently turned 81, will appear at Forest National in Brussels on 15 October as part of his latest world tour The Rough and Rowdy Ways . The keenly...