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Submitted by AndreaWL on Fri, 12/10/2021 - 15:17

In this darkest time of the year, our December concert brings a welcome ray of light, with music both serious and playful.  Voices and instruments combine for an irresistible message of love and hope. Come, and rejoice with us! 

Cancellations and delays at Charleroi Airport following surprise strike

An unplanned strike by unions at Charleroi Airport at 4.00 on Friday morning resulted in around 15 cancelled flights and delays are expected all day, reports Belga. The surprise strike was supposed to be a one-hour work stoppage by all airport employees, including baggage handlers and check-in...

Our latest podcast: The Bulletin at the Movies! Welcome to our new series on Belgian cinema

Cinema is a popular pastime in Belgium. As well as screening international movies, world cinema and art-house films, Belgium boasts its own rich cinematic history. That’s why The Bulletin is launching a monthly feature and podcast focusing on home-grown productions as well as the many film events...

Brussels terrorist attack trial to begin in October of next year

The trial against 10 men involved in the terrorist attacks of 22 March 2016 will start on 10 October 2022. The Brussels appeal court announced the date, which will follow a hearing on 12 September to finalise the list of witnesses. The bombings at Brussels Airport and Maelbeek metro station in the...

What’s on this week: 10-16 December

An awesome initiative by performing arts training centre Cifas, the Mobile Light Poem sees riders of electric scooters decked out in Christmas lights. They ride through every municipality in Brussels, a parade of bright, blinking colours. The idea is just to happen upon them, but they will take off...
Gimber syrup

Raise your glass! From mocktails to cocktails, syrups to spirits... perfect Belgian drinks for the festive season

Inspired perhaps by its world-famous brewing tradition, Belgium is fertile territory for all kinds of drinks. For the holiday season, we’ve rounded up some of the finest sparkling wines, spirits and liqueurs from across the country, with a healthy selection of non-alcoholic drinks and cocktails too...

Fake Fashion

Submitted by houseeuropeanhistory on Thu, 12/09/2021 - 11:46

"Fake Fashion" - free online lecture with Dr Sophie Pitman. Part of the "Flamboyant Fake" series and temporary exhibition "Fake For Real", open until 30/1/22.

The Renaissance is often characterised as an era of sumptuous luxury, with rich velvets, shining pearls, and gold ornaments. Fashion was extreme - yards of lace-trimmed ruffs, exaggerated padded shoulders, and elaborately underpropped skirts. But what did those who were not elite enough to afford such luxuries do to achieve fashionable styles?

Illustration picture shows a Deliveroo courier in Brussels.(BELGA PHOTO PAUL-HENRI VERLOOY)

Labour court ruling favours Deliveroo in dispute with couriers

The agreement between Deliveroo couriers and the meal delivery platform cannot be recognised as an employment contract, the Brussels labour court ruled on Wednesday. "The court has concluded that Deliveroo couriers are self-employed,” a spokesperson for Deliveroo Belgium said. “This is an important...
Illustration shows a young boy waiting outside the 'Klein Kasteeltje - Petit Chateau' (Little Castle) Fedasil registration centre for asylum seekers in Brussels, Wednesday 01 December 2021. (BELGA PHOTO HATIM KAGHAT)

Asylum centres struggle to find shelter for unaccompanied minors

A desperate situation at the Petit-Château asylum seeker reception centre in Brussels was partially resolved late on Wednesday after 10 of the 30 unaccompanied foreign minors seeking shelter were provided with emergency accommodation. The 30 unaccompanied foreign minors were identified in the queue...

‘Euro 2021’ tops list of Google searches in Belgium this year

The most terms searched in Google in Belgium in 2021 were ‘Euro 2021’ and ‘Jupiler Pro League’. If you are not a football fan and find that rather disappointing, no worries: ‘Tomorrow’s weather’, ‘Roland Garros’ and QVAX round out the top five. It was, however, a sport crazy year, with ‘Olympic...

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