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Living wage or free housing? Belgium debates benefits for Ukrainian refugees

Ukrainian refugees entering Belgium are currently entitled to a living wage but must still pay for their own shelter. The federal government will meet on Friday to examine whether this is the best way to provide aid for those fleeing the Russian invasion. The Flemish government is already urging...
Viva Frida Kahlo - Immersive Experience

What’s on this week: 18-24 March

Dive into the colourful life and work of the radical Mexican artist in the digital exhibition Viva Frida Kahlo Immersive Experience at the Viage Digital Art Theatre ( pictured, main image ). Best known for her searing and colourful self-portraits, Kahlo’s work explored themes of identity, the human...
Belgium introduces new scooter regulations - Photo office Georges Gilkinet

Belgium regulates e-scooters: Designated parking, one rider only, no users under 16

Belgium is introducing a series of measures to regulate the use of e-scooters and other modes of micro mobility transport, including designated parking spots, an age restriction for under-16s and a ban on riding on the pavement or carrying a passenger. “We’re seeing many new forms of mobility in...
Queen Mathilde and King Philippe of Belgium pictured during a royal visit to the former elderly care home Sebrechts, where Ukranian refugees are given an emergency place to stay for a few days, in Brussels, Wednesday 09 March 2022. (BELGA PHOTO DIRK WAEM)

Royal couple make properties available to Ukrainian refugees

Belgium’s King Philip and Queen Mathilde have decided to make two homes available for Ukrainian refugees fleeing the Russian invasion, it was officially confirmed on Wednesday. According to the announcement, the couple will provide two homes which can accommodate three refugee families. These are...
Illustration picture shows a drivers licence learning car, at an exam centre for drivers' licences in Schaarbeek/Schaerbeek, Brussels. ( BELGA PHOTO CAMILLE DELANNOIS)

Driving licence success rate on the rise since 2018 reform, but only 50% pass the practical test

"There has been a clear increase in the success rates" of the driving licence examinations in Brussels, Minister of Mobility Elke Van de Brandt announced on Tuesday, with new figures showing 41% successfully pass the theory section and 49.5% the practical exam. The 41% success rate in 2021 showed a...

Love etc...

Submitted by l'Impoviste on Wed, 03/16/2022 - 15:50

Do you like romantic comedies ? Then don't miss this one improvised for you directly on stage !

A love story like you’ve never seen and will never see again.
Five actors will create before your eyes a unique improvised romantic comedy.
Help us set the scene for the perfect romance and let yourself be transported by the mysteries of love ! Prepare for some oohhhss, aahhhss, laughs and maybe even some tears.
Love etc..., a love story like you’ve never seen and will never see again.

Where ?
Théâtre l'Improviste
120 Rue de Fierlant, 1190 Forest

Love etc...

Submitted by l'Impoviste on Wed, 03/16/2022 - 15:49

Do you like romantic comedies ? Then don't miss this one improvised for you directly on stage !

A love story like you’ve never seen and will never see again.
Five actors will create before your eyes a unique improvised romantic comedy.
Help us set the scene for the perfect romance and let yourself be transported by the mysteries of love ! Prepare for some oohhhss, aahhhss, laughs and maybe even some tears.
Love etc..., a love story like you’ve never seen and will never see again.

Where ?
Théâtre l'Improviste
120 Rue de Fierlant, 1190 Forest

The Belgian sky could turn orange this Wednesday due to Sahara dust

The Belgian sky could turn orange on Wednesday as a result of a large quantity of Saharan dust moving northwards across Europe over the next few days. Aerosol forecasts from Copernicus, a component of the European Union’s space programme, predict the highest amount of desert dust in the air over...

War in Ukraine threatens Belgian fries

An imminent shortage of sunflower oil as a result of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has producers of Belgian fries concerned about their ability to maintain supplies. “It’s currently all hands on deck with the potato processors,” Christophe Vermeulen, CEO of sector federation Belgapom, told De Morgen...
Joe Biden in Brussels 2009 (c) Belga

Biden to attend Brussels Nato and EU summits on 24 March

US President Joe Biden will travel to Brussels next week to meet with Nato allies and take part in a European Union summit, reports Luxembourg Times. The White House told reporters on Tuesday the president will “discuss ongoing deterrence and defence efforts in response to Russia’s unprovoked and...

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