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EU Staff Fund marks Europe Day 2022 with new vision prioritising people and the planet

Two years on from its launch in response to the Covid-19 crisis, the EU Staff Fund has marked Europe Day 2022 by unveiling its new long-term vision. A fairer, greener Europe where caring for people and the planet go hand in hand are the priorities for the future, it announced. Encouraging EU civil...

Two-day, cross-border musical event between Brussels and Lille to celebrate Europe Day

The 8th edition of Liveurope ’s musical celebration of Europe Day will take place on 12 and 13 May with a special cross-border event between Brussels and Lille. Live music venues Ancienne Belgique and L’Aéronef in France are joining forces to organise a series of concerts, discussions and...

Lecture: 'Lived' Humanism in Europe - Stefan Schröder

Submitted by CAVA VUB on Mon, 05/09/2022 - 12:55

On 9 June 2022 CAVA (Centrum voor Academische en Vrijzinnige Archieven) invites dr. Stefan Schröder for a lecture on 'Lived' Humanism in Europe. He discusses the evolution of organized humanism in Germany and beyond.

A Golden Retriever puppy (Piqsels, free licence)

Puppy mistakes envelope full of cash for chew toy, rips up €2,000

A Belgian dog owner had the shock of his life when his eight-month-old golden retriever chewed up an envelope containing €2,000 in banknotes, reports RTL. Sally, who had been attending doggy school specifically to try and curb her tendency to chew everything, had been left alone for two hours while...
Screenshot taken from the television report on the protest against sexual violence in Ukraine which took place outside the European Parliament, Brussels, Sunday 8 May. (Les Grenades/RTBF)

Protestors denounce sexual violence in Ukraine outside European Parliament

Around 30 women protested against sexual violence and rape "used as a weapon of war in Ukraine," in front of the European Parliament on Sunday, RTBF reports. The women wore white underwear smeared with fake blood. They held Ukrainian flags (as well as one for the Democratic Republic of Congo) and...
Maison Cauchie in Etterbeek up for sale - Immoweb

Etterbeek Art Nouveau gem Maison Cauchie for sale: Offers from €1.8 million

One of Brussels’ finest examples of Art Nouveau architecture, Maison Cauchie, is for sale and inviting offers from €1.8 million. The 1905 townhouse in Etterbeek was designed by architect and painter Paul Cauchie as his own personal home and studio. Renovated with respect for its original materials...

walter dermul | Everything that happens will happen today

Submitted by Xavier Huysmans on Sun, 05/08/2022 - 13:33

"Everything that happens will happen today" is walter dermul's first exhibition in Brussels. You will discover 14 colourful figurative oil paintings, a selection of the artist's most recent work. The official opening takes place on Sunday 15th of May between 14 and 19 h, the show runs until the 25th of June.

Jérémie Makiese

Belgium’s Eurovision candidate Jérémie Makiese to sing ‘Miss You’ in second semi-final

Belgium’s Eurovision hopes rest this year on multi-talented Jérémie Makiese and his track ‘Miss You’. Makiese, 21, will be delivering the ballad in the second semi-final round of the Eurovision Song Contest in Turin on 12 May. The Uccle resident was selected by French-language public broadcaster...
More flexible working rights for carers - Belga

Carers to be awarded more flexible employment rights following European directive

Employees who care for someone will soon have the right to request fewer working hours or more home working, reports De Morgen. The increased flexibility follows the transposition of a European directive from 2019. It will now be easier for carers to apply for a more flexible working arrangement...

Flemish region to benefit from €223 million from European Brexit Fund

Flanders will receive 63% of the €353 million awarded to Belgium from the 'Brexit Adjustment Reserve'. As the amount reflects constant prices, the actual amount awarded to Belgium is €387 million, reports De Standaard. The Brexit Fund was created to financially support countries most affected by...

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