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Knokke-Heist, the chic Belgian beach resort packed with activities for all ages

Make the most of a coastal escape with a trip to Knokke-Heist, the upmarket resort that is a haven of pleasure, cultural and outdoor activities. Take your pick from walking in the beautiful Zwin nature park, relaxing on the sandy beaches, strolling around the swanky boutiques, sipping a cocktail in a stylish bar or enjoying an intimate dinner in a cosy bistro or gourmet restaurant. And for the upcoming autumn season, Knokke-Heist boasts a packed agenda of events.

BRUSSELS, BELGIUM: Illustration shows a 'Zone 30' road sign in the centre of Brussels, (BELGA PHOTO VIRGINIE LEFOUR)

Report shows Zone 30 having a positive effect on road safety in Brussels

Serious accidents and deaths are down 25% in Brussels due to the implementation of the Zone 30 generalised speed limit areas in the city, which came into force on 1 January. That’s according to a report on the first six months of Zone 30, released on Tuesday by Brussels Mobility. The reduction of...
Illustration picture shows the Place Communale - Gemeenteplein square in Molenbeek-Saint-Jean - Sint-Jans-Molenbeek, Brussels. (BELGA PHOTO LAURIE DIEFFEMBACQ)

Cars now banned from historic Molenbeek square

Cars are now banned from the historic town square in Molenbeek. An automatic barrier has been installed on the Place Communale in front of the town hall to prevent drivers using the area as a car parking space. The square has often been cluttered with vehicles despite it being illegal to park there...

Archived: Coronavirus in Belgium, June-September 2021

What's the latest? The mayor of Liège, Willy Demeyer, plans to open several coronavirus testing centres in the city, offering free tests. The infection rate in Liège currently stands at 1.11 - meaning the virus is spreading - while the nationwide average is a decline of 0.94. The governor of Liège...

Changes on 1 September: Pilot project for affordable mental health care, tax break for charging stations

The first of every month heralds new legislation or policies, and 1 September sees a pilot project for affordable access to mental health care rolled out, as well as tax breaks for electric vehicle charging outlets and lower fees for young people using TEC public transport. And more. Making the...

More than 1,500 pupils injured in traffic last year: Tips for staying safe

Every school day in 2020, 12 children and teenagers on average were injured in traffic accidents on their way to or from school. That added up to more than 1,500 injured pupils in Belgium, whether they were walking, biking or riding in a car. Traffic safety institute Vias finds the figure, which...

Brussels schools suffer from shortage of teachers ahead of first day

The Belgian school year resumes this Wednesday, but the annual dilemma persists: There aren't enough teachers to accommodate the influx of students. Interest in a career in teaching has declined over the years, and, according to school networks, one in four new teachers leaves the profession after...
Illustration picture shows empty terraces on the Grand Place - Grote Markt in Brussels. (BELGA PHOTO NICOLAS MAETERLINCK)

Brussels tourism sector in peril after 'disastrous' summer

The Brussels tourism industry has suffered one of its worst summers on record as the ongoing health crisis, coupled with the terrible weather, has led to foreign tourists shunning the capital. As a result, representatives of the sector have called on the federal government to extend temporary...
Illustration picture shows a Belgian flag in the Noordwijk - Quartier Nord district in Brussels, Friday 26 February 2021. (BELGA PHOTO ERIC LALMAND)

Pro-solidarity 'Pact for Belgium' continues to gain support

B Plus, a group that campaigns against separatism and for a "modern, federal and united" Belgium, has announced that it has passed the 100-signatory mark for its "Pact for Belgium," a text already supported by the majority of the main political parties. The nationalist New Flemish Alliance and...

Brussels slips on Safe Cities Index – but still above average

Brussels has come in 26th on The Economist ’s biennial Safe Cities Index. The Index, compiled for IT giant NEC, ranks 60 cities across 76 indicators in five main areas: digital, health, infrastructure, personal and environmental security. While 26 is not bad, with Brussels scoring 73.6 points...

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