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Illustration picture shows a protest of the Climate Coalition and Youth for Climate, at the UN climate conference COP26, in Glasgow, Scotland, Friday 12 November 2021. (BELGA PHOTO JULIEN BALTUS)

Experts and delegates express mixed feelings over COP26 agreement

Delegates from nearly 200 states attending the COP26 climate conference in Glasgow finally agreed on a text on Saturday evening that binds them to the reduction of CO² emissions and keeps the targets set in the Paris Agreement alive. It took them almost a day longer than expected and three versions...

Montgomery International School Brussels: Quality English and French primary for multicultural children

The independent French and English Montgomery International School offers high-quality education for pupils aged five to 18. It has full International Baccalaureate accreditation (IB – PYP – MYP – DP). Located in Woluwe-Saint-Lambert, the school welcomes children from more than 40 different countries, with the majority having an anglophone background. The primary section provides bilingual education (French/English) from Grades 1 to 5, after which pupils have the choice of continuing with either the bilingual or anglophone programme.

Parking scan cars boost revenue for towns, but 15% of fines are unjustified

Number plate-scanning cars are the latest parking control tool – generating increased parking fine revenue for many municipalities – but they are leading to thousands of unjustified fines being issued in error, a new investigation has revealed. With cameras on its roof and a computer on board, the...

Brussels cruise terminal used by just six boats since start of 2020

Brussels’ new river cruise terminal is hoping for a brighter 2022, after seeing its traffic almost eliminated since the pandemic began. The Brussels Cruise Terminal, funded to the tune of €5.2 million by the Brussels region, the port of Brussels and the European Union, was completed in 2018 along...

New law targets dishonest advertising and deceptive promos

Belgium's Council of Ministers has approved a draft law that would prevent the publication of advertisements which display deceptive price reductions. The law is a collaboration between the federal ministers for the economy, justice, the self-employed and consumer protection. It will require price...

425km mountain bike circuit to be inaugurated along Belgian coast

Mountain biking enthusiasts will be able to benefit from a new 425km course along the Belgian coast, from the Dutch border to the French border, which will be officially inaugurated this Sunday. Many mountain bike courses have been opened or renovated in recent years on the coast. Westtoer - the...
Illustration picture shows the outside of the Astro tower which houses offices of employment agencies Actiris and VDAB-Brussel. (BELGA PHOTO THIERRY ROGE)

Brussels residents to be offered more job opportunities in Flanders

The Brussels parliament on Wednesday gave the green light to the cooperation agreement with Flanders to offer jobseekers from the capital more employment opportunities in the Flemish labour market. Socio-economic forecasts and the evolution of its demographics indicate that Flanders will become a...

'Cyclist of the Fens' demands compensation for suffering caused by video release

The man who has become known as "the cyclist of the Fens" is fighting back a year after a video of him pushing a little girl out of his way on a path in the Hautes Fagnes went viral. The man in his 60s is now seeking compensation for the damage suffered by the broadcast of the clip and is suing the...

What’s on this week: 12-18 November

Mosto, an importer of wine from small Italian producers, has opened a pop-up shop in Etterbeek, which comes complete with wine tastings this month. The daughter of Italians who ran a deli and restaurant for decades, Alessandra Teston is a specialist in small-scale vineyards and has invited several...
Brussels Grand Place Christmas Tree (2020)

Winter Wonders: Brussels unveils its programme for the festive season

Brussels’ Christmas market and seasonal festivities Plaisirs d’hiver/Winterpret celebrates its 20th anniversary from 26 November to 2 January. After its cancellation in 2020 due to the pandemic, the Winter Wonders annual event returns to the capital with a full programme extending to Bois de la...

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