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Two Brussels projects nominated for World Architecture Awards

Two architectural projects in Brussels have been nominated for the World Architecture Awards, which take place in December in Amsterdam. There are more than 500 nominations across 33 categories comprising project in 70 countries. Half of the prizes go to planned developments that are not yet...

Lack of co-operation among regions cause of Brussels’ traffic problems, says study

According to a new study, a lack of co-operation among Belgium’s three regions is responsible for Brussels’ mobility problems. The research was carried out for Brussels Studies by ULB geographer Mathieu Strale. “Mobility between Brussels and its outskirts appears to be a problem which links...

New science park to bring research closer to the public

V rije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) and its related hospital UZ Brussel are building a joint research hub on the outskirts of the capital. The campus will be a large-scale test site where companies, research institutions, government bodies and other users can work together on innovative and...

Tour de France draws huge crowds in Brussels, no arrests

A million spectators and no reported arrests. This weekend's Tour de France action in Brussels went by without incident, police said on Sunday. According to police figures, 500,000 people lined the city's streets to see Sunday's time trial. Mike Teunissen kept the yellow jersey for a second day...

€20m facelift planned for Central Station metro

One of Brussels' busiest metro stops - Central Station - will undergo €20 million of major renovations starting from next year, it has been announced. The underground station will be increased in size by 40%, with wider and more comfortable walkways and platforms, improved security and better...

Flanders buys Rubens' castle to turn into tourist centre

The castle where Flemish baroque painter Peter Paul Rubens spent the last years of his life has been bought by the regional government. Previously in private hands and usually closed to the public, Elewijt Castle will soon open as a tourist attraction and venue for events. The castle was built in...

Study confirms discrimination in Brussels jobs market

A study carried out by the Brussels-Capital Region has confirmed what job-seekers and equal rights activists have been saying for a long time: Even with college and university diplomas, it’s difficult for young people with a migrant background to get a job in Brussels. The study was carried out by...

75,000 join Tour de France launch ceremony on Grand-Place

Eddy Merckx received a loud ovation as more than 75,000 people gathered in Brussels' Grand Place to celebrate the launch of the Tour de France Grand Départ. The Belgian cycling star, who won his first Tour de France 50 years ago, appeared in front of the crowd to chants of "Eddy, Eddy". The square...

Enjoy live music like a local: Our pick of some of Brussels' best small concert venues

Melting pot Brussels is buzzing with live music all week long. While the big venues attract the big global names, the joy of live music often best comes across in intimate bars and clubs. Many local venues have a passion for community and invite musicians from a variety of backgrounds and genres to perform to a neighbourhood.

Belgian MEP named chair of single market committee

Petra De Sutter of Flanders’ Groen party has been elected chair of the IMCO committee of the European parliament. The committee’s work covers three policy areas: customs, consumer protection and the single market, including the digital single market. The committee oversees the free movement of...

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