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New themed 'world' to open at Pairi Daiza

Belgian wildlife park Pairi Daiza has unveiled a new themed area called Edenya, part of its expansion to attract visitors with immersive animal habitats and gardens. The announcement comes as the park seeks to broaden its appeal, but it has also drawn criticism from animal welfare advocates and...

Drugs arrests double as new Brussels prosecutor takes tougher stance on crime

Brussels’ chief prosecutor Julien Moinil has completed his first full year in the job with a noticeable shift in the way the prosecutor's office tackles crime, particularly with drug related violence and violent crimes in general. Moinil took up the position in January of last year, pledging a...

Plan to cut number of police zones in Belgium by two-thirds

Interior minister Bernard Quintin (MR) wants to reduce the total number of local police zones in Belgium from 176 to 60. “The current fragmentation, with 176 police zones, is not good for security,” Quintin wrote in a column printed in Het Laatste Nieuws. “Who can explain to me why there are 23...

Delhaize buys Louis Delhaize, plans to keep two brands separate

Delhaize is further expanding its network by formalising the acquisition of wholesaler Delfood, owner of 303 Louis Delhaize stores around Belgium. The deal went through following approval from the competition authorities, on the condition that Delhaize sells seven convenience stores and petrol...

Citizens’ collective calls for mediator duo to be appointed to break Brussels political deadlock

As Brussels clocked up more than 600 days without a regional government, political parties attended a meeting at a secret location on Sunday in a bid to break the current deadlock. Convened by citizens’ movements Respect Brussels, it brought together the democratic parties currently involved in the...

Brussels’ Art Deco Year 2025 attracted more than 755,000 participants

With over 755,000 participants, 24 exhibitions in 17 institutions and more than 1,050 guided tours across the city, the Art Deco Year 2025 was a resounding success, according to Brussels authorities. Organised by heritage body urban.brussels, tourism agency visit.brussels and cultural partners, the...

Bach concert - La Chapelle des Minimes

Submitted by AndreaWL on Tue, 02/03/2026 - 12:19

After the joys of Noël and New Year, Bach’s cantata texts turn already to resolutions of renewal and improvement. They inspire some of his most audaciously expressive music.  Between our two cantatas, a fervent and tender prayer by his father-in-law Johann Michael. Join us for this extraordinary moment!

Belgian sailor pays tribute to team for record-breaking effort after solo Atlantic crossing

Belgian sailor Quentin Debois has broken the world record for crossing the Atlantic from east to west aboard his 6.50m sailboat Les Poupoules . He completed the challenge at the weekend in 24 days, 19 hours and 31 minutes (subject to ratification of the record by the World Sailing Speed Record...

Vivaqua billing errors include charging 10 times the correct amount

Water company Vivaqua continues to be plagued by IT problems, citing computer errors as the reason that some bills were multiplied by a factor of 10. René Konings, a Brussels resident and chief executive of the employers’ organisation Voka Brussels, told Bruzz he was shocked when he received his...

Retailers disappointed by January sales

Belgium’s retail sector has reported a mediocre winter sales period, with the first weekend of the annual promotion season described as "good" but subsequent momentum quickly fading. The Neutral Union for the Self-Employed (SNI) blamed the disappointing results largely on "very unpredictable...

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