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Family of assassinated Congolese leader Patrice Lumumba seek truth, justice and reparation in Brussels

The family of Patrice Lumumba, along with their lawyers, called for truth and justice over his assassination in 1961 at a press conference following a closed court hearing in Brussels. Focusing on whether 93-year-old Belgian ex-European commissioner and businessman Etienne Davignon could face war...

Flemish school pupils walk out on strike over education reforms

Hundreds of Flemish students marched through several cities on Thursday to protest against recent education reforms introduced by the region's government, joining wider debate over changes to school rules and the academic calendar. The demonstrations come amid growing dissatisfaction among young...

Six injured in Antwerp knife attack

Six people have been injured, including two in serious condition, in a knife attack in the centre of Antwerp targeting the city's Kurdish community. The incident took place on Thursday evening near Operaplein during a pro-Kurdish demonstration and is now being investigated as an attempted murder...

Protest on Friday as Brussels reaches 600 days without government

Brussels is set to host a protest on Friday (30 January) as residents mark 600 days without a functioning regional government and express frustration at the continued political stalemate in the capital. The demonstration is being organised amid growing discontent with the prolonged impasse...

Unions say promises of job creation after Cora closure not fulfilled

Employees at bankrupt hypermarket chain Cora are facing increasingly precarious working conditions as the stores are gradually converted into other types of stores, such as Delhaize or Aldi, trade unions have warned. Core announced last year that it would cease operations and convert former...

Homeowners consider legal action over scrapped renovation grants

A group of Brussels homeowners affected by the cancellation of Renolution grants for home renovations is preparing to take legal action against the government. The homeowners have started a petition and hope to collect at least 1,000 signatures in order to submit a citizens’ proposal to the...

Brussels animal shelter seeks people to adopt sheep

An animal shelter in the Brussels neighbourhood of Anderlecht has 27 sheep that it hopes can be adopted as companion animals. “A large number were generally victims of neglect or abuse, and some were specifically rescued from illegal home slaughterings in the context of Eid al-Adha,” said Ludivine...

The Arts Society: Art and Revolution - Russian avant garde during steel age

Submitted by yttap on Sat, 01/24/2026 - 14:34

Come and join us for an illustrated talk on the role of Kandinsky, Malevich and Chagall in early Soviet culture. 

Wednesday 4 February. At the Maison Communale of Woluwe Saint Lambert, Avenue Paul Hymans, 2 - welcome drinks at 19h30. Lecture begins at 20h00.

Dixit Dominus (Handel and Martines)

Submitted by bachwerk on Fri, 01/23/2026 - 21:34

BachWerk and the Brussels Chamber Ensemble perform Dixit Dominus by George Friederick Handel, an extraordinary piece of music written in 1707 when he was living in Italy. Also on the programme, the lesser known and wonderful Dixit Dominus by Marianna von Martines, a baroque composer to discover, and Spring from Vivaldi’s Four Seasons.

BRAFA Art Fair in Brussels 2026

BRAFA Art Fair: Belgian heritage under the spotlight at prestigious Brussels salon

For its 71st edition, the BRAFA Art Fair focuses on Belgian heritage in honour of the King Baudouin Foundation’s 50th anniversary at Brussels Expo from 25 January to 1 February. Belgium’s philanthropy institution boasts an extended stand for the occasion, showing off recent acquisitions and other...

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