No other sound rings in a festive gathering than the pop of a cork. Sales of Champagne and sparkling wines are currently fizzing as shoppers make last-minute purchases for the holiday season. Choosing the right bubbly for the occasion is not always easy. If Champagne remains the king of the bubbles...

A new wolf has arrived in Flanders, the Agency for Nature and Woodlands (ANB) confirmed this week. The animal was first spotted by a jogger in the neighbourhood of Oudsbergen, in Limburg. Subsequent investigations by wildlife specialists found fresh paw prints in the area. “Not a white Christmas,...

Belgian choreographer Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui was at the French embassy in Brussels this week to receive a medal as a Commander in the Order of Arts and Letters. It is the highest ranking of the most prestigious award in France for artistic achievement. According to the French government, the Order of...

New Year festivities in Brussels will kick off on 31 December at 21.30 at the foot of the Atomium in Heysel. The City of Brussels has announced a festive programme set to get revellers swinging to the beat of timeless party tracks with DJ Simon LeSaint. Illuminations are designed to add a party...

Climate activist group Extinction Rebellion Belgium is marking its first anniversary with a collective performance in the Grand-Place on Friday that will follow the evening seasonal sound and light show at 20.00. Brussels mayor Philippe Close told local media that the association has not introduced...

Brussels regional government has approved some 40 projects to improve cycle infrastructure. The government has made €2 million available for the projects, according to mobility minister Elke Van den Brandt. Infrastructure works will include more cycle paths, parking and improved traffic circulation...

Phase two of the ongoing restoration of “Adoration of the Mystic Lamb” – otherwise known as the Ghent Altarpiece – is complete. The four lower panels of the altarpiece’s interior – including the coveted centre panel, where the eponymous beast is located – was unveiled this week to press and other...

Want to contest a parking fine you got in Brussels? A new start-up, Spixx, will do it for you – and free at that. With the motto “Don’t waste time, don’t waste money”, Spixx will also help you file for compensation with rail service SNCB. The new company launched last summer and have handled about...

New Year’s Eve revellers can take advantage of free travel on the Stib/Mivb network in Brussels from midnight 31 December until the start of service on Wednesday 1 January. During these hours, metro, tram and bus services will be stepped up and extended, reports RTBF. All metro lines will be...

The Darna Fest: Echoes of Moroccan Ceremonies shines a light on the many facets of contemporary Moroccan culture. Hosted by the Flemish-Moroccan culture house of the same name, there are exhibitions, concerts, film screenings, dance battles, slam and plenty of food and drink. 20-22 December, across...