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New plan to help curb bicycle theft in Brussels

Last year, nearly 4,500 stolen bicycles were reported in the Brussels region. That’s one-third more than five years ago. Because most people don’t report a stolen bicycle, the actual number of thefts is expected to be three times as many – somewhere between 12,000 and 15,000 – according to the...

Several Belgians stand trial in Paris as terrorist attack proceedings start

The biggest trial in French history began today in Paris. Salah Abdeslam and Mohamed Abrini – both known for their part in the Brussels terrorist attacks of March 2016 – join other men from Brussels on trial for the terrorist attacks in Paris in 2015. The massive trial, which is expected to last at...

Between truth and trust: Conspiracy theories

Submitted by houseeuropeanhistory on Wed, 09/08/2021 - 11:33

It has been said we are living in a petri dish of growing conspiracy theories, that the Covid pandemic has fuelled a pandemic of misinformation and paranoid political thinking.

Conspiracies do exist, of course. In 1972, the Republican Committee for the Re-Election of the President burgled the offices of the Democratic National Committee in the Watergate complex, to wiretap its phones, and then conspired to cover this up. Al Qaeda conspired to attack the World Trade Centre, the Pentagon, and a site in Washington DC on September 11, 2001.

Travel in Time at the House of European History

Submitted by houseeuropeanhistory on Wed, 09/08/2021 - 11:24

Yippie! On Sunday 26 September it’s time for yet another party at the House of European History. Will you be joining us at our time travel family day?

We are delighted to be able to open our family exhibition to the public again. And we would like to celebrate this with you! Since we are so happy that this is possible again, we have planned even more activities for you on this fun-packed day. This festive day is all about time travel!

Envisioning Europe: Overseas expansion, Colonial Other(s) and the idea(s) of Europe

Submitted by houseeuropeanhistory on Wed, 09/08/2021 - 11:07

Did colonialism play a role in forming a definition of Europe? Join us in a discussion with Professor Markéta Křížová on this fascinating question at the heart of the HEH's narrative.

In this monthly, one-hour, online lecture series, you will get the chance to explore the topical issues, which are a part of the declaration of the Conference on the Future of Europe.

A cargo bike parked on a street outside a row of shops (Creative Commons Licence)

Brussels businesses offered a cargo bike bonus of €4,000

The Brussels-Capital Region has announced the launch of a new premium for micro, small and medium-sized enterprises in Brussels who wish to buy a cargo bike. The objective of this bonus is to establish this form of transport within companies as a long-term alternative to cars and vans. The premium...
Illustration picture shows the distribution of fruit trees at the start of the 'Yes We Plant' challenge, at a temporary drive in, in La Louviere, Saturday 28 November 2020. (BELGA PHOTO NICOLAS MAETERLINCK)

‎Wallonia to plant 4,000km of hedgerows and a million trees by 2024‎

The Walloon government's project "Yes We plant", launched in April to improve the region’s ecological robustness and protect biodiversity, has received pledges from the agricultural sector and the general public to plant more than 1,000km of hedges and 500,000 trees, of which more than 300km have...

rehearsals restart for Brussels International Singers 2021 Carol concert!

Submitted by EButland on Tue, 09/07/2021 - 19:19

8 September, weekly Wednesday evening rehearsals restart for our our 2021 Carol concert.  All are welcome, no auditions.  Come and join us!

19.45 to 22.00

 

Namur Concert Hall - Grand Manège

Namur opens new music complex in former military riding school

Namur’s Grand Manège opened its doors to classical music fans and students last Friday following a major three-year renovation project, costing €20m. The venue hosts two complementary cultural activities, the Centre of vocal art and ancient music ( CAV&MA ) and the Conservatoire Balthasar-...

Safe drug injection spaces to open in Brussels by end of year

Two supervised injection sites should be ready to open in Brussels-City by the end of the year, according to mayor Philippe Close. One will be on Rue de Woeringen near the Chapelle train station, and the other somewhere in the Northern Quarter. The latter will be managed by the Brussels region...

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