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Still no agreement on fixing Brussels Airport border control queues

Long queues at passport control at Brussels Airport remain unresolved after discussions between federal and Flemish authorities failed to produce an agreement. The dispute centres on who is responsible for improving border control infrastructure and staffing at the airport, where passengers have...

Police shut down illegal fricadelle producer targeting Belgian market

An illegal sausage production operation whose products were destined for Belgium has been dismantled in a garage in northern France. Hundreds of kilos of meat processed without health checks are believed to have been prepared in the garage in Marpent near Maubeuge before being sold to Belgian chip...

Agamemnon: The Circle of Blood

Submitted by Sarah Crew on Thu, 05/21/2026 - 08:25

A unique international theatrical experience is coming to Brussels after New York and Athens.

From La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club in New York to a rapidly expanding European festival circuit, Agamemnon: The Circle of Blood by Rafika Chawishe is emerging as a bold international theatrical phenomenon.

Making a splash: Brussels expat's sponsored swim to raise funds for Malawi health centre

For the second year running, Sue Bird will be diving into the pool of the Brussels Aspria sports club to raise money for her Malawi charity, the Songani Hope and Wellness Centre. Hoping to complete 200 lengths of the pool on 13 June, the former European Commission official’s latest fundraising...
Record-breaking Belgian sailor Quentin Debois

Belgian sailor Quentin Debois shares his world-record exploits and reveals next Atlantic challenge

Quentin Debois recounted his record-breaking sailing exploits at the Brussels Royal Yacht Club (BRYC) in front of family, friends and sailing enthusiasts. The 38-year-old Belgian sailor shared the setbacks and sleep deprivation he had to overcome to break the world record for crossing the Atlantic...

Bach concert - La Chapelle des Minimes

Submitted by AndreaWL on Wed, 05/20/2026 - 15:41

Our May concert’s first cantata powerfully illustrates suffering and divine anger.  But the eloquent second cantata - written exactly three hundred years ago - counsels compassion and generosity.  Both works feature some remarkably imaginative choral writing, with Bach at his most inventive.

New research looks for safe running routes for women in Brussels

Non-profit organisation Run Her Way and the Bxl Girls Run Club have jointly launched a survey to investigate the experiences of women runners in Brussels and thereby map out safe running routes. “On [fitness app] Strava, you can often see how long a running route is and what the elevation gain is...

VUB seeks migrants to share old family videos

The Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) and the University of Antwerp are asking families with a migrant background to share their old home videos for a new research project aimed at "documenting an overlooked piece of history". “Holiday trips, weddings, everyday scenes… Homemade films from the family...

Good Beer Guide Belgium: New edition showcases country’s best beers, breweries and bars

The ninth edition of the Good Beer Guide Belgium has been published by real ale organisation CAMRA - showcasing over 1,500 beers and 650 of the best places to enjoy them. Written by beer and travel guide writer Tim Skelton, the revised and updated guide presents 400 brewers and lambic blenders who...
Akai Brussels

Elevated escapes: The best rooftop bars in Brussels

When living in Belgium, there’s a brief window when the sun glistens, temperatures soar and the wind wanes. It is a perfect moment to ascend a rooftop terrace for some alfresco socialising with a panoramic backdrop. Here’s our round up of some of the best places in Brussels for a sky-high...

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