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Schuman Lights Up: Join The Bulletin for a winter party in the heart of the EU district

Think of a magical winter wonderland and Schuman roundabout is perhaps not the first place that comes to mind.

But the EU district of Brussels is currently taking on a festive atmosphere, with Schuman Lights Up - a winter neighbourhood party featuring everything from seasonal delicacies to free yoga sessions and dance.

Belgium joins European system to track high-cost drugs

A system to anticipate the impact of high-cost medicines and help negotiate more affordable prices has been launched by Belgium in co-operation with eight other European countries. The announcement comes at a time of heightened public awareness of drug prices, thanks to the Baby Pia campaign. The...

Firefighting recruit files complaint following racist incidents

A recruit in training has filed an internal complaint with the Brussels fire brigade following racist incidents. The department has launched an investigation into the harassment as well as disciplinary procedures. Last week, the man who filed the complaint found his firefighting helmet covered with...
Group tests Etterbeek municipality

Volunteer EU expats wanted to test Etterbeek’s online services on 7 November

The Brussels municipality of Etterbeek invites EU citizens to test the pilot version of its web pages at two info sessions at the Senghor Cultural Centre on Thursday, 7 November. If you would like to attend, fill in this registration form before 1 November . The two sessions are at 14.00 to 16.00 (...
Laudamotion service to Brussels South Charleroi

Tel Aviv and Vienna among new winter season destinations from Brussels South Charleroi Airport

With the end of October marking the start of the winter flight and holiday season, Brussels South Charleroi Airport has announced five new routes to Israel, Austria, Georgia, Martinique and Guadeloupe. Ryanair launched its new line to Tel Aviv in Israel on Monday. The low-cost company is operating...

Bicycle priority zone across entire city centre of Mechelen

Starting today, bicycles have priority in the city centre of Mechelen. All 179 streets located inside the city’s ring road – a total of 30 kilometres – are now cycle streets. While other cities have cycle streets here and there, Mechelen is the first city in Belgium to roll out the concept across...
New psychiatric assessment for Dutroux

Tribunal approves request for new psychiatric assessment of child killer Marc Dutroux

The sentencing enforcement tribunal of Brussels ordered a new psychiatric assessment of notorious convicted paedophile Marc Dutroux on Monday, following a request from his lawyers, reports RTBF. An appointed panel of three psychiatric experts has until May 11, 2020, to submit a final report on...

Brussels man finds stolen bicycle in Albania thanks to app

A Brussels man recently discovered his stolen electric bicycle in Albania, thanks to the digital savvy of local bike producer Cowboy and the good people of Reddit. With the further help of remarkably efficient Albanian authorities, he’s working to get it back to Belgium. “About a month ago, my bike...
Belgian prime minister Sophie Wilmès with King Philippe

Sophie Wilmès appointed prime minister of Belgium by King Philippe

Sophie Wilmès is Belgium’s first female head of government following her appointment as prime minister by King Philippe at the royal palace on Sunday. She replaces Charles Michel who has stepped down to prepare for his new job as president of the European Council on 1 December. Like Michel, Wilmès...

The race to freedom: Belgium commemorates momentous years of 1944-45 liberation

The epic battle of Waterloo, the killing fields of World War One in Flanders, the Battle of the Bulge in the Ardennes… Belgium’s soil is indelibly marked with conflict. Now, as a final curtain to five years of major wartime commemorations, the country is marking the 75th anniversary of its...

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