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Illustration picture shows a demonstration called 'Fridays for future' organised by Youth for Climate Belgium, Friday 19 March 2021, in Brussels. (BELGA PHOTO NICOLAS MAETERLINCK)

Education ministers divided over planned school strike for the climate

In contrast to her Flemish counterpart who criticised the planned school strike for the climate to be held next week, the French-speaking education minister Caroline Désir appeared on Wednesday to be much more in favour of the initiative. On Sunday, during a climate march in Brussels that brought...

New Mons station is so delayed that temporary structures need replacing

A major upgrade of Mons railway station, which is 10 times over budget, has dragged on for so long that the temporary structures put in place during the works need renovating themselves. The latest development has parallels with Brussels' Justice Palace, where the 34-year-old scaffolding has also...
AmCham networking event

Networking on the net has been put to the ultimate test over the last 18 months, but does it work?

The pandemic has left many lasting impacts, and one of them is the use of video technology to get our jobs done. Whether it’s a one-on-one chat with your boss or an AGM of 50 people, the learning curve in accessing and taking advantage of online meeting and conference solutions has been sharp. It...
Illustration picture shows the Abattoir in Anderlect, Brussesl - 'het slachthuis van Anderlecht' / 'les abattoirs d'Anderlecht'. (BELGA PHOTO LAURIE DIEFFEMBACQ)

Anderlecht's Abattoir becomes a beacon of solar power in Europe

The Abattoir complex in Brussels can call itself the owner of the largest installation of solar panels in a European city, now that 5,808 solar panels have been attached to its roof. With the help of the start-up Skysun, and a €300,000 crowdfunding campaign that helped finance the project, the...
Illustration picture shows children in the playground during a visit to the 'Ecole fondamentale Notre-Dame du Rosaire' school in Bressoux, Liege, on the occasion of the first day of the new school year, Monday 02 September 2019. (BELGA PHOTO BERNARD GILLET)

Parents alarmed as 'Squid Game' violence filters into playground games

Squid Game, the Korean television series which has become a global phenomenon via Netflix, is having an influence on children’s lives despite the show being targeted at people aged 17 years and over. Parents at a number of Belgian schools have been alarmed to find out that the games played in the...

Celmaca Duo (Mex/Be) | Duo López Muro-UIjas (tango)

Submitted by muziekpublique on Tue, 10/12/2021 - 15:53

Sonamos Latinoamercia

A double programme on an evening that focuses on the traditions of the South American continent.

ATTENTION, for this concert you will be asked to present a covid safe ticket in addition to the concert ticket. Info: www.muziekpublique.be/coronavirus

70,000 trees to be planted in Brussels periphery

It’s Forest Week in Flanders, with the announcement that some 22,000 trees will be planted in the Brussels periphery (or the Vlaamse rand in Dutch). In a joint statement, the Flemish ministers of the environment and the periphery said that the trees would be part of more green space adding up to...

Habib Koite & Bamada (Mali)

Submitted by muziekpublique on Tue, 10/12/2021 - 14:59

One of Africa's most beloved and popular musicians

Two years ago, Habib Koite came to present his album “Kharifa” in the sold out theatre of Muziekpublique. Two musicians from his team were unable to join the concert, so this year we are taking revenge on the past and inviting them back to set the Molière on fire. We’re counting on you to give a proper welcome to one of West Africa’s greatest artists.

Going, going, gone: Brussels auction houses report record business amid Covid-enforced shift to online sales

Buying antiques, art and objects at auction is a satisfying, sustainable and accessible shopping experience – and the adrenaline rush of competitive bidding can become addictive. Yet, despite the uptick in online customers following lockdown, some remain wary. There is never a bad time to buy or...

Tax advantages for international workers take a hit in new budget

After a few long nights and tense discussions, the federal government has reached an agreement on the budget for 2022. The budget will see cuts of €2.4 billion, which will bring the deficit down from 5.4% to 3.1%. The government plans reforms to sick leave that runs longer than 10 weeks. Employees...

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