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Illustration shows the city hall of the Anderlecht municipality. (BELGA PHOTO THIERRY ROGE)

Anderlecht commune staff fired over driving licence fraud

The town council of Anderlecht has dismissed four members of the municipal administration for their participation in a driving licence fraud, according to a statement from the Brussels commune. The four suspects were dismissed for serious misconduct with immediate effect following an investigation...
Prime Minister Alexander De Croo in Brussels. (BELGA PHOTO POOL NICOLAS MAETERLINCK)

Belgium's climate rating plummets as leaders fail to reach agreement

Belgium has tumbled nine places in a ranking of 60 countries based on performance in the fight against climate change. After occupying 35th place in last year’s ranking, which is compiled every year by environmental NGOs, Belgium is now 49th and is one of the worst-performing European countries...

Bach Concert - MINIMES CANTAT *Covid Safe Ticket required*

Love is the banner waving over our November concert:  love of God, mainly, but carried by some of Bach’s most emotionally expressive music. A very special event - on many levels.

Josaphat site rated as ‘ecologically valuable’ by government agency

The Josaphat site in Brussels, where a war is waging between the Brussels government and citizen’s action groups, has been declared an ‘ecologically valuable area’ by the Nature and Forest Research Institute. Part of the site has even achieved an ‘A’ rating, the same rating when it comes to...

We All Have A Black Friend

Migration is a hot subject. One that François Gemenne dedicates his career to researching and understanding in all its intricacies and taboos. Public discussion is often polarised around borders issues, quotas, police violence, the veil, discrimination and mostly fears. Can we do any better?

Tired of waiting for the region, Etterbeek lays bicycle paths on Avenue de Tervuren

Tired of waiting on the region, Etterbeek took the matter of cycle paths on Avenue de Tervuren into its own hands this week. On Monday, the municipality created a path on the avenue’s westbound access road ( pictured ). It had planned to do the same on the eastbound side, but the region intervened...

Dynamic & Meditative YOGA

Be energised by a dynamic yoga morning session, or restored by a calming meditative one in the afternoon with Iyengar instructor Emily. Inspired by BKS Iyengar's yoga tradition, she will guide you through the session whether you are fit or less so, young or senior, a beginner or a pro. Mats and materials will be provided. If you prefer to bring your own, please do.

You can sign up for one session or retreat into the practice for the day and sign up for both. You choose.

Book Club: Beautiful World, Where Are You

Join Full Circle's monthly gathering around a great read, along with drinks & good company

“Rooney’s strongest writing thus far [...] There is a touching honesty and truthfulness in these pages, along with a quiet brilliance.” - Financial Times

Off The Beaten Track

Experience the magic of a virtuoso classical pianist in the intimate setting of Full Circle's salon. Since her last visit to Full Circle back in 2016, classical pianist Daria van den Bercken has stepped up her unique campaign to extend classical music’s reach to new audiences, across all ages.

Illustration shows the logo of VSOA - SLFP police union inside the departure hall of Brussels airport in Zaventem. (BELGA PHOTO ERIC LALMAND)

Police unions consider wider strike action over pay and conditions

Tensions between police unions and interior minister Annelies Verlinden have increased over pay rises and working conditions to the point where representatives are now talking about "broken promises" and the possibility of more strikes and demonstrations by officers. Officers have recently staged...

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