On Sunday King Philippe congratulated Belgians with Christmas and invited the nation to wonder at nature and the beauty of daily life, despite personal difficulties, insecurity in the world and threats to global stability He repeated the word “wonder” seven times in his annual seasonal address. According to the head of state, Belgium is doing […]

Many Belgian residents are flying out this weekend from Airport in Zaventem, either to go home for Christmas or on holidays during the two week school vacation period. The Thomas Cook group, which includes Neckermann, said that there has been a sharp increase on the number of bookings this year compared to previous years. There […]

On Wednesday the city of Brussels and the Free University of Brussels (ULB) signed an agreement to strengthen cultural ties. It is the first time the city has entered into a cultural partnership with a non-cultural organisation. Karine Lalieux, alderwoman for culture in Belgium, made a statement and emphasized the importance of encouraging students to […]

Brussels residents can write a Christmas or new-year wish and have it displayed on five big screens around the capital. The Brussels Wish project is run by not-for-profit association Brussels Sounds Good and allows anyone to write a greeting for the city. Messages can be sent on Twitter using the hashtag #brusselswish, via the website […]

New ice skating rink without ice will be opened in Saint-Gilles next weekend. The new winter attraction on Place de Bethléem, uses a slippery synthetic material that is more sustainable than maintaining ice. ‘Ice’ hockey and curling competitions will be staged on the rink, which will be open until January 5. Saint-Gilles city councillor representing […]

Jean-Claude Van Damme, also known as the Muscles of Brussels, is in the capital this week to promote his new series Jean-Claude Van Johnson. Van Damme will pose for photos tomorrow next to the statue of himself on Boulevard Sylvain Dupuis (N219) in Anderlecht. Van Damme was born in Berchem-Sainte-Agathe, becoming a top competitor in […]

Belgium, Netherlands and Luxembourg will follow common rules for all electric car charging points across the three countries. Charging systems for electric vehicles will be compatible throughout the Benelux region under the new deal, reached on Thursday in The Hague. New deal has been reached on Thursday in The Hague. Charging systems for electric vehicles […]

School holiday dates in Flemish and French-speaking schools in Belgium will be harmonised. New decree has been lodged this week to the Wallonia-Brussels parliament. Now some holidays in Flemish and French-speaking schools have different dates and this affects families in Brussels and the nearby suburbs who have children in both school systems. The anomaly arose […]

Saint Nicolas arrived in Brussels by boat on Tuesday morning. Children could watch him before he travels throughout the country to leave gifts by chimneys. The greeting event of Saint Nicolas arrival by boat has become very popular in Brussels region for the last few years. This year more than 1,200 children between five and […]