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Esch2022 Capital of Culture: Luxembourg’s former industrial region celebrates year in spotlight

A European success story, the culture of capital scheme promotes the diverse cultural life of cities undergoing regeneration, while boosting their tourism and economy. Luxembourg’s second city Esch-sur-Alzatte shares the limelight this year with Kaunas (Lithuania) and Novi Sad (Serbia). With a rich...
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Multinational companies account for over 40% of Belgian GDP

Belgian companies belonging to a multinational group (whether Belgian or foreign) account for more than 40% of Belgium's gross domestic product (GDP). They’re also responsible for a quarter of the country’s employment and three quarters of its exports, according to a study by the Federal Planning...
The Unorthodox Quartet

Next Brussels Muzieque classical music concert at Full Circle on 14 June

The Unorthodox Quartet , consisting of four Brussels-based musicians with Italian roots, will play a one-off concert at Full Circle on 14 June. Presenting a colourful programme, the quartet will perform an unorthodox combination of wind and cello instruments. The musicians are: Matteo Del Monte and...

Doctors’ fees, criminal law reform, compulsory course for newcomers: What changes on 1 June

The first of the new month marks the beginning of a series of changes in Belgium, including an indexation of doctors’ fees, reforms to sex crime laws and compulsory courses for foreigners in Brussels. These are the changes that kick-off on 1 June. 2% indexation of doctors' fees Fees for doctors...
People pictured outside the Brussels North station (Noordstation - Gare du Nord), Monday 27 May 2019. (BELGA PHOTO HATIM KAGHAT)

CCN building to be demolished as part of North district redevelopment

The Brussels regional administration has granted the necessary permit for the demolition of the CCN building in front of the North train station, reports Bruzz. It will be replaced with a new building, constructed on the existing foundations of the CCN property. The nearby bus stops and access...

High inflation could lead to increased rents for some people from June

One consequence of the current high inflation is a sharp rise in rents. If your rental lease comes into effect in June, the rent may be increased by 8.3%, reports RTBF. Inflation climbed from 8.31% to 8.97% in May, its highest level since August 1982, when it stood at 9.02%, according to national...
Official opening of Machelen foot and cycle bridge - Lydia Peeters Twitter

First cycle bridge over Brussels Ring Road opens in Machelen

The first cycling and pedestrian bridge over the busy Brussels Ring Road, located between Machelen-Diegem and Zaventem, is now officially open. Its opening signifies completion of the F3, the long-awaited cycle highway connecting Leuven and Brussels, VRT reports. “This bridge is a very important...

Singles' Apero

Submitted by Full Circle on Mon, 05/30/2022 - 11:43

Rendez vous at Full Circle for the popular Singles' Apero summer edition. Join for a relaxed drink and to meet other social singles.

Bring friends or just come by yourself. We’ll help break the ice with our social engineering magic and throw together our signature cocktails.  

Booking required.

Jazz Cafè: Mathieu Robert & Mario Ganau

Submitted by Full Circle on Mon, 05/30/2022 - 11:41

Rendez vous at Full Circle for an intimate jazz concert with duo Mathieu Robert (sax soprano) and Mario Ganau (piano) as they show off their sound palette in a revisitation of Catalan contemporary composer Federico Mompou's monumental oeuvre. 

With the release of their second Album, the duo dives deep into Mompou's famous Musica Callada - simple yet refined, minimalist and full of complexities. The perfect playground for their personal sound expression, allowing their intuition and aesthetic lead the way.

Unorthodox Quartet

Submitted by Full Circle on Mon, 05/30/2022 - 11:39

Four musicians based in Brussels - all with Italian roots - will be presenting a colorful program with an unorthodox instruments combination of winds and cello. 

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