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New mural in Brussels portrays climate activist Greta Thunberg

Climate activist Greta Thunberg’s face can now be seen on the façade of Cité du Sureau in downtown Brussels. The mural was painted by the artist Encq, or Henk De Ruddere. The artist said that it represents the steps being taken by these young people for the climate. Both Encq and the owner of the...

Playtime like a local: Some of our favourite Brussels kids' activities

School holidays or not, there’s no shortage of fun places to take the children in Brussels, from playgrounds and miniature trains to kid-friendly museums and indoor playgroups.

Top museums

Gone are the days when museums meant dusty glass cases stuffed with animals. Bright, modern and child-friendly, nearly all now offer activities tailored for young people – including Wiels, Cinematek and the Musical Instrument Museum.

Game of Thrones pop-up bar opens in Antwerp

If you know where Winterfell is, then you are one of the many fans of HBO’s hit series Game of Thrones – or GoT as you no doubt refer to it. The massively popular TV programme started its eighth and final season this week. GoT is broadcast in Flanders on Telenet’s premium services, Play and Play...

Why do some parties have more campaign posters than others?

While the results of an upcoming election in Brussels might be unsure, there is one reliable constant: Bickering over campaign posters. While the capital region publishes guidelines for organising campaigns – and the rules around advertising are very strict – each municipality decides how to...

Hybrid cats now banned in Brussels

Keeping and breeding hybrid cats in Brussels will be illegal from now on, thanks to a decree approved by Brussels government. According to Brussels secretary of state for animal welfare, Bianca Debaets, these animals are not suitable for a domestic setting since they have been cross-bred with wild...

London architects to design Leuven's new performing arts centre

The design for a major new performing arts centre in Flanders has been entrusted to London architects Sergison Bates. The €60 million project is part of a plan to redevelop the site of the former Sint-Pieters Hospital in the heart of Leuven’s medieval city centre. Sergison Bates already has a track...

After Notre Dame: Are Belgium’s cathedrals safe from fire?

As many bells in cathedrals and churches across Belgium rang out last night in honour of the Notre Dame, authorities spoke to the press today about their readiness to handle a similar emergency. While Belgium’s cathedrals have taken precautions in the event of a fire, being able to douse the kind...

Survey finds big regional differences in how Belgians greet others

Should you kiss or shake hands when greeting someone in Belgium? According to a new study, there is a great discrepancy between the north and the south of the country. In Wallonia, the overwhelming majority believe the proper greeting for a friend is a kiss on the cheek, with 90% of people agreeing...

Anderlecht youth build replica 17th-century warship

A group of young people from disadvantaged backgrounds in Brussels' Canal Zone have spent the past year building an impressive seaworthy replica of a 17th-century French warship - and it is ready to set sail next week. La Licorne (the unicorn) is a joint project between L'Atelier Marin and COOP , a...

Car-sharing firm Ubeeqo quits Brussels

Brussels car-sharing scheme Ubeeqo has ceased operations - as management see more potential in electric moped-sharing than cars. The service, which launched in 2017, was available for the final time last Friday. Its fleet of 100 vehicles - mostly VW Golfs and Fiat 500s - is being removed from 45...

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