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Exploring the evolution of children’s furniture design throughout the 20th century

In collaboration with the Centre Pompidou in Paris, the Design Museum Brussels presents its latest exhibition, Designing Childhood: A History of Design for Children . The show explores how children’s furniture evolved throughout the 20th century, not only as functional objects, but as experimental...

Construction starts on direct tram link to Brussels Airport

Work on the new tram line between Nato (Evere) and Brussels Airport is underway. The new line will ensure a 30-minute seamless connection between Brussels-North station and the airport in Zaventem, reports RTBF and Belga. The construction work was officially launched in the presence of the Flemish...

Tips for booking a skiing holiday: Well-planned fun in the snow

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Police exercise simulates hostage situation in Brussels metro

Emergency services staged a large-scale simulation exercise in Brussels over the weekend, recreating a hostage situation in the metro to test their response to a potential terror attack. The drill, described as highly realistic, involved police, emergency responders and local authorities, with...

Wind, not vandalism, damaged terror victims memorial

Initial fears of vandalism surrounding a temporary photo exhibition honouring victims of the 22 March terror attacks in Brussels have been dismissed, with authorities confirming that strong winds were responsible for the damage. The installation, located next to Schuman roundabout opposite the...

Helmets soon compulsory for scooters and e-bikes over 20km/h

Wearing a helmet will become compulsory for electric bikes and scooters travelling at speeds exceeding 20 km/h from next September, according to a new royal decree from federal mobility minister Jean-Luc Crucke (Les Engagés). Crucke wants to improve safety around scooter usage in particular, citing...

Cinquantenaire Park closed for Brad Pitt film shoot

Cinquantenaire Park was completely closed to the public on Monday in order to shoot scenes for the upcoming film The Riders, starring Brad Pitt. “The police closed the park at the request of Visit Brussels,” a spokesperson for Brussels Environment told Bruzz. “This is to ensure the safety and...

What’s on in April? The Bulletin’s guide to upcoming events in Brussels and beyond

Spring has finally arrived even if the weather has yet to receive the memo. With Easter and school holidays - for some - on the horizon, here’s some agenda highlights for the upcoming month. FILM The Brussels International Fantastic Film Festival responds to the financial axe hanging over its head...

Brussels plans to reform its waste collection

Brussels residents could see their bin collection reduced under plans to reform the service across the region, RTBF reports. The project, which aims to collect yellow bin bags (paper and cardboard) only every two weeks, is an initiative of Audrey Henry (MR), secretary of state in charge of waste...

Extended low-emissions fines in Brussels postponed yet again

The Brussels government has delayed plans to start fining drivers of vehicles that no longer meet extended low-emissions zone (LEZ) rules from 1 April. Drivers of Euro 5 diesel cars and Euro 2 petrol cars in Brussels will not be fined, as the government found the deadline following the Council of...

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