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Brussels police zones combined forces on New Year’s Eve

The capital’s six police zones teamed up to ensure safety on New Year’s Eve, with one chief constable leading the forces of the different police zones. The capital has six different police zones, which are each responsible for multiple communes. Although it’s not unusual for the capital’s police...

BEPS Secondary School uncovers ‘hidden curriculum’

BEPS International School in Ixelles recently opened a Secondary School and is a candidate for both the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (IB-MYP) and as an IB World School. 

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Sorry! This survey is now closed. Thanks if you took part. At The Bulletin, our mission is to help you get the most out of life in Belgium - whether it’s keeping up with local news, exploring the country, enjoying its rich culture or joining in community activities. We’re calling on you, our...

(Cancelled): US Presidential Race: Super Tuesday panel debate in Waterloo on 12 March

The next United States election is scheduled for 3 November 2020, with voters across the country either re-electing Donald Trump or voting for a new president.

20 Brussels cultural events not to miss in 2020

A new year means many new events to choose from. Some are the latest editions of much loved annual events, others are one-of-a-kind special events that for various reasons won’t be back and if you miss them, that’s it. So here are 20 events of the latter type to mark into your agenda for the coming...

How moving to Belgium has changed me: Five expats share their stories

Some found love and started a family. Some got into a new hobby or moved up the career ladder. Some took French classes and some just slowed down. We have received many different answers to our Facebook question: "How has moving to Belgium changed you?" Apparently, it does not matter much whether...

Animal rights group steps up campaign against fireworks

As Belgium prepares to see in the New Year with a bang, animal rights group Gaia is stepping up its campaign against fireworks. It is encouraging the public to report examples of the distress animals experience because of firework displays, and to lobby their local authorities to adopt alternatives...
Casting Brussels and Wallonia France 2

Extras wanted for Belgian scenes of France 2 TV period drama

A casting company is calling for 600 Caucasian men and women, aged 18 to 80 with multiple profiles, as extras for the Belgian scenes of a mini-series on the early life of 18th-century French philosopher Voltaire. French company Figurants is also looking for 60 men and women – similar profile – for...

Followed the news? Take The Bulletin's big Brussels end-of-year quiz 2019

Have you been keeping an eye on Belgian and Brussels news this year? Put your knowledge to the test now with The Bulletin's big Brussels news quiz 2019 . There's no European affairs, Brexit or Belgian government formation questions here. Just 15 local news stories that tickled our fancy in the past...

How daily life in Belgium will change in 2020

From 1 January, residents across the country will experience a raft of changes, from bank charges and beer prices, to postage stamps and doctor’s fees… BELGIUM 1. The majority of banks are raising their fees – with the cost of certain accounts and security boxes set to rise as well as posted bank...

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