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Don't miss out this summer thanks to our agenda of events in Belgium

Until 5 September Dinos Alive , immsersive exhibition for all the family at Tour & Taxis, Brussels. Until 21 July Works by major 20th-century Belgian artist Roger Raveel at Bozar, Brussels. Until 19 September Mathieu Pernot – Something is happening , exhibition of photos and video of the Greek...
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Jette becomes orange light district to protect bats and other nocturnal creatures

Some 30 street lamps are being equipped with wildlife-friendly orange LED lights along Avenue du Sacré-Coeur in Jette, announced the municipality in a statement on Friday. The Bat Light District conservation project will help safeguard the nocturnal animals in the urban neighbourhood. Up to 20 of...

Brussels Beer Project to open new bar in former Michael Collins

Brussels Beer Project (BBP) is opening a second bar, this time in Ixelles. It will be located on the corner of Rue du Bailli and Avenue Louise, an address expats will be familiar with: It was previously the Irish pub Michael Collins. The BBP microbrewery is located on Dansaert, where they make and...

A hybrid Iris Festival celebrates all things Brussels

Last year was the first time in 30 years that the Iris Festival had to be cancelled. While formal speeches were made on this official Brussels community holiday, there was no big public party the likes of which Brussels residents have come to know and love over the decades. That will not happen...

Double David Hockney exhibition coming to Bozar in autumn

A double exhibition of work by one of the world’s most influential living artists is coming to Bozar in October. It is the first time a major exhibition of work by David Hockney will be staged in Belgium in nearly 30 years. Featuring some of the finest works from the Tate in London, the exhibition...

What’s on this week: 30 April to 6 May

Some 90 theatres, cinemas, concert halls and cultural centres across the country are staging events under the Still Standing for Culture movement. A grassroots campaign that sprang up with the goal of convincing politicians that cultural venues can open safely, Still Standing is taking matters into...
Illustration picture shows children arriving at school (BELGA PHOTO BENOIT DOPPAGNE)

Bill approved ensuring siblings can no longer be separated

The House Judiciary Committee on Wednesday unanimously approved a bill that enshrines the right of siblings not to be separated in the event, for example, of divorce of their parents or the placement of the children in foster care or institutions. "Minor siblings will have the right not to be...
BRUSSELS, BELGIUM: Illustration picture shows a man depositing his blue unemployment card in a mailbox at the CAPAC (Caisse auxiliaire de paiement des allocations de chomage) in Brussels. (BELGA PHOTO SISKA GREMMELPREZ)

Complaints about unemployment surged in 2020

As a result of the health crisis, complaints about government services, specifically related to unemployment, have exploded, the office of the federal ombudsman said a press release Wednesday. The independent institution that handles citizens' complaints opened 7,544 cases in 2020, 10% more than in...

Petition launched against plans to build new Le Chat museum

More than 2,900 people have signed a petition against the Brussels Capital-Region’s plan to build a new museum dedicated to the cartoon character Le Chat. The largely glass building would be located between Experience Brussels and Bozar ( pictured above ) and be accessible via Rue Royale. It was...

Get to know the world’s most unique beer at Toer de Geuze

You know that Belgium makes the best beer in the world, but did you know that there is a kind of beer that can only be made in Belgium? In fact, it can only be made in the Zenne river valley.

That beer is lambic, and it is being celebrated this weekend during the Toer de Geuze. The Pajottenland region of Flemish Brabant is home to the most lambic brewers, and a normal edition of the Toer de Geuze sees them opening their doors for tours, tastings and special activities.

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