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A tree in every garden, an alpaca on every walk

Bruges is certainly finding novel ways to bring down its citizens’ blood pressure as the coronavirus rages, heat waves wash over the land, and a federal government proves impossible to come by. First, every household with a front garden in Bruges is entitled to a free tree. The tree must be planted...

What’s on this week: 21-27 August

Belgium Beer Week invites you to discover pubs and pop-ups across Brussels, plus offers workshops, tours and tastings. Learn how to pair beer with food, dip into barrel-aged beers or experience a beer cocktail. 24-30 August, across Brussels The final in Passa Porta’s aperitif series is in English:...

Coronavirus rules relaxed on shopping and audience at events

Shopping will be allowed in pairs from 24 August, and the 30-minute time limit per store will be lifted, Belgium's national security council has decided. Previously people had to enter shops alone or in the presence of a minor. Now two people may shop together. This is good news for the retail...

'Skyrocket' your career: find the perfect MBA match at Brussels events this September

The uncertain period we're living through has been an opportunity to reassess priorities and rethink the direction we're heading in. For international professionals in Belgium, faced with an uncertain jobs market, now could be the ideal time to future-proof your career with a Master of Business Administration (MBA).

Noordzee fish bar quits EU district as customers work from home

De Noordzee (Mer du Nord), a popular fish eatery next door to the European parliament, is closing its doors indefinitely because coronavirus has prompted many EU officials to work from home. After the Covid-19 crisis had already left its mark on Brussels restaurant life, with the closure of Bonsoir...

Goodbye carpark: Plans to redevelop Place du Châtelain

When is the last time you thought to yourself: ‘Boy, Châtelain could be a really nice place if they wanted it to be.’ Well, they finally want it to be. Brussels’ Master Architect has put out a call for proposals for the complete renewal of Place du Châtelain. Design proposals are asked to include...

Twitter platform #BalanceTonWilly urges rape victims to share stories

A Brussels sociology student has started a Twitter platform for rape victims in the city to share their stories, with the hashtag #BalanceTonWilly. It has already amassed more than 7,000 followers in under a week, and the young woman behind the platform says she is already receiving about 200...

Belgium begins another attempt to form a federal government

Belgium will embark on its 10th round of government formation talks, after liberal politician Egbert Lachaert was appointed by King Philippe to start negotiations with all parties. The country has gone 20 months, since December 2018, without a fully functioning federal government, after the...

Flemish politicians do 'summer internships' at local companies

More than 100 politicians have signed on to Voka’s “summer internship” programme, a record number. Voka, the Flemish chamber of commerce, launched the programme nearly three decades ago to get the people who set policy into workplaces that are effected by those policies. Flemish politicians, from...

First phase of Europe’s largest mural debuts in Brussels

Artists have finished the first section of a new mural on Avenue Louise in Brussels, which, when finished will be the largest public mural in Europe. Eventually, all three sides of the concrete portion of the IT Tower will be covered. The concrete tower is attached to – and even taller than – the...

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