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On your bike: It’s time to explore outside Brussels on two wheels

If there's one form of transport enjoying a boom in Belgium right now, it's the bicycle, with the easing of coronavirus restrictions prompting many of us to get back on two wheels. 

The good news here in Brussels is that the green belt surrounding the city is great cycling territory, whether you're a serious racer or just need a relaxing afternoon ride through meadows and villages.

Popular Rue Sainte-Catherine to become part of pedestrian zone

The cobblestoned Rue Sainte-Catherine in the centre of Brussels will become car-free by next year, according to Ans Persoons (Change.brussels), Brussels-City councillor for urban planning. She emphasises the historical character of the street and its popularity with pedestrians. “We are applying...

Coronavirus: Belgium sets out plans for return to school in September

Education ministers from Belgium's three language communities have set out their plans for how children will return to school in September. Flemish education minister Ben Weyts said the guiding principle was: "All schools open, for all year groups, for all children." He added: "Coronavirus will...

Wolf pups captured on camera for first time

New footage from wildlife cameras has confirmed that Flanders’ wolf pair, Noëlla and August, have four pups. While it was known that the pups had been born, it was not known how many, or if any, had survived. It is the first time in 150 years that wolves have been born in Belgium. “It is an...

Royal family’s heating to become fully sustainable

The royal domain in Laeken is about to get greener. Works are underway to pump surplus heat from waste incineration into King Philippe’s house, greenhouses and other structures located on the domain. Brussels burns non-recyclable waste at the incineration plant in Neder-Over-Heembeek. Much of the...

Test-Achats receives 20,000 airline complaints

Belgian consumer protection watchdog Test-Achats has received more than 20,000 complaints from passengers about airlines since the coronavirus outbreak began. The most common complaints include difficulty getting a refund for a flight, or problems with the validity of a voucher issued by the...

Disney+ video service to launch in Belgium in September

Disney's online streaming service Disney+ will launch in Belgium on 15 September, the firm has announced. The video-on-demand service will include access to all of Disney's major series and films, plus content from Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars and National Geographic. Disney has yet to confirm its...

Solstice phenomenon admired at Laeken Cemetery

Several dozen people lined up yesterday to get a peek at a phenomenon that happens just once a year in the historical Laeken Cemetery. Right about noon every 21 June – Summer Solstice – the sun shines through a space in the roof of a mausoleum at just the right angle, and creates a heart of light...

Brussels School of International Studies offers master’s degrees straight from the capital of Europe

While there are many good reasons to study international law, relations or politics in the capital of Europe, this year has added another: a health crisis. For those considering getting a master’s degree within those fields, staying in Belgium has never looked better.

Mayor of Bruges recovering after neck stabbing

The mayor of Bruges, Dirk De Fauw, has left hospital and hopes to return to work as soon as possible, after he was stabbed in the neck on Saturday. A 35-year-old man has been arrested over the attack, which happened inside the law firm that De Fauw owns, Het Laatste Nieuws reported. An...

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