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The pavement on Avenue du Diamant after the fire services attended a water leak (© Pompiers de Bruxelles)

Houses in Schaerbeek evacuated due to risk of collapse

Following the extensive subsidence caused by a broken water pipe under a pavement on Avenue du Diamant in Schaerbeek on Friday, some 15 people have been relocated by the municipality to temporary housing while an assessment is carried out on their homes. In total, 45 residents have been affected by...
Pedestrians walking down the Rue Neuve in Brussels (BELGA PHOTO NICOLAS MAETERLINCK)

Pedestrians canvassed on safety of walking routes in Brussels

Pedestrians in Brussels were invited this weekend to give their opinions on how areas of the capital could be improved for walkers as part of a survey conducted by the Walk.Brussels movement. Volunteers for the pro-pedestrian organisation stopped people in areas of the city as part of the 'Join the...

Bach Concert - Chapelle des Minimes

Submitted by AndreaWL on Sun, 10/18/2020 - 13:44

Our October concert´s first cantata reflects these uncertain times, with even God unsure of what to do with his people. As so often, anxiety and fear give way to hope and consolation in the second cantata, depicted in some of Bach´s most inventive and expressive music. Between the two cantatas, a première performance of a peaceful motet in the pure classical style by Johann Adam Hiller, one of Bach´s successors as cantor in Leipzig. Reserve at reservations@minimes.net.  

 

Flanders unhappy with Brussels road toll plan

Politicians in Flanders have reacted angrily to plans for a toll on vehicles driving into Brussels, describing the proposed system as a tax on commuters. They accuse the Brussels government of failing to consult on the measures, and putting the money they would raise above mobility and the economy...

Belgium imposes nationwide curfew, shuts restaurants and cafes for a month

Belgium has ordered all restaurants and cafes to close for a month from Monday and announced a nationwide curfew from midnight to 5.00, in an attempt to slow the spread of coronavirus. Close personal contacts - outside of those living under the same roof - will be restricted to one person per month...

What's on this week: 16-22 October

A high point in the yearly cavalcade of film festivals in Brussels is the Korean Film Festival . The theme of this year’s festival is New Horizons and it presents feature length and short films of all styles focusing on drama, documentary and animation. Korean cinema has an enthusiastic fan base...

Spectators asked to stay away from Sunday's Tour of Flanders

Flanders' biggest cycle race, the Ronde van Vlaanderen or Tour of Flanders, takes place on Sunday. The event was postponed from April due to Covid-19, and the ongoing restrictions for public health mean that the usual crowds will be unable to watch the race in person. The teams headed out for a...
Belgian comic duo Les Freres Taloches (Bruno, left, Vincent, right) perform at the Cirque Royal, Brussels (BELGA PHOTO MATHIEU CAPOEN)

Lack of official status is no laughing matter for Belgium's comedians

The coronavirus pandemic has had a strong, detrimental impact on Belgium’s cultural sector. Comedians have been particularly affected, especially those working in venues far from the circuits financed by government subsidies. In this environment generated by the health crisis, many – such as...
Illustration picture shows a maquette of the Eurostadium stadium, Wednesday 25 May 2016 in Brussels. (BELGA PHOTO THIERRY ROGE)

Belgium's Council of State rejects final Eurostadium licence appeal

Belgium’s Council of State, the country’s supreme administrative court, has rejected construction company Ghelamco’s last appeal against the licence refusal for the Eurostadium, the proposed new national stadium. The Eurostadium, with a planned capacity of 62,613 spectators, was originally intended...
Illustration picture shows traffic jam near the Leopold II road tunnel, in Brussels, Monday 27 April 2020. (BELGA PHOTO THIERRY ROGE)

Brussels-Capital Region one step closer to implementing SmartMove toll system

A reform of car taxation policy in Brussels has taken a step closer to implementation, according to a report based on internal documents seen by the newspaper L'Echo. The SmartMove toll system, developed by local government offices Brussels Environment and Brussels Taxation, has yet to be rubber-...

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