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Old Renault site to become brand new neighbourhood

After more than two decades, the cities of Vilvoorde and Machelen, together with the province of Flemish Brabant, have reached an agreement on what to do with the old Renault manufacturing facility. The Renault plant shut down 23 years ago, leaving 240 hectares of polluted ground. Part of it is in...

New trains to increase capacity on Brussels metro

Brussels public transport operator Stib has taken delivery of the first in a new series of metro trains, which will start to enter service from next year. The M7 model is said to be more comfortable and offer more light, with an increased capacity of 742 instead of 712, wider doors and a floor that...

Brussels forms committee to discuss decolonisation

Brussels state secretary Pascal Smet (one.brussels) has called for applications for a special committee on Brussels’ colonial references, including monuments and names of streets and other infrastructure. The committee is being put together to decide how to deal with such references and create an...

Sweet treats: The best artisanal ice cream straight from the farm

Those of us who resist the temptation to load our freezers with ice cream from the supermarket are not quite as committed when it comes to stumbling across an artisanal ice cream stand tucked into a farm in the countryside. Add summer to the mix and ice cream made fresh on a family farm is pretty irresistible.

For those exploring the countryside around Brussels this summer, there are many options to accidentally happen upon one of these delightful places, which sometimes come with a shop with more farm-fresh products, picnic tables or other sweet treats like pancakes.

KU Leuven finds candidate vaccine against Covid-19

Virologists at KU Leuven’s Rega Institute have developed a candidate vaccine against Covid-19. One of the first Covid vaccine candidates in the world that has proven to protect lab animals from infection, the team aims to start clinical trials by the end of the year. The research team, led by...

Camaieu staff on strike over jobs uncertainty

Staff at Camaieu stores in Belgium have walked out on strike, fearing for their jobs after the clothing retailer's French parent company was put into receivership. The CNE trade union said staff had been given no information about what impact the procedure would have on their jobs. Camaieu employs...
Hautes Fagnes Ostbelgien

Summer staycation in Belgium: Malmedy and the Hautes Fagnes

The pretty Liège province town of Malmedy in East Belgium is surrounded by undulating countryside, dotted with attractive stone towns and villages. The terrain lends itself to biking and hiking and electric bikes can be rented from the town’s tourist office. Local gourmet specialities include...

Google Street View cars cruising Belgium for updated images

The Google Street View cars are cruising Belgium’s streets as we speak to create updated info for the Street View option on Google Maps. The cars are expected to have recorded every street in the country by mid-October and will upload them all by the end of the year. The current Street View images...

Summer staycation in Belgium: Ghent

In the middle ages, Ghent was the second largest city in northern Europe and a leading port town. While it still retains its ancient architecture and quaint cobbled lanes, it’s also a creative hub, teeming with rebellious and innovative energy. Visit Ghent this summer to find out why Lonely Planet...

Masks compulsory in shops and other venues from Saturday

Wearing a mask will be compulsory in all Belgian shops, cinemas, museums and libraries from this Saturday, 11 July, it has been announced. Theatres, concert halls, conference venues and places of worship are also included in the new rules, which apply to anyone aged 12 and over. The list of...

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