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Brussels Airport is launching ‘Family lane’ during Christmas period

Brussels Airport will open a family lane with a new security procedure specially adapted for families with young children. About 180,000 passengers are expected to travel to and from the Brussels over the holidays. According to the airport, Friday 23 December will see around 65,000 departures,. “During these busy days, families with young children will […]

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Weekend Activities in Brussels

New Year is getting closer and closer. Pre-New Year period is filled with a special magical atmosphere, and in Brussels, there are plenty of exciting activities. Only a few more weekends before the end of the year, so you have all reasons to visit Brussels and recharge your new positive emotions! – The FILM Festival […]

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STIB handed out hot-dogs to metro passengers within new safety campaign

Metro passengers in Brussels have been handed out free hot-dogs from public transport operator STIB within a new safety campaign about the dangers of blocking metro doors. Metro doors were equipped with series of posters warning commuters “not to end up a sausage” by squeezing on to a train while the doors are closing “The […]

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Mini-Europe park will stay at Heysel in new Neo centre

The theme park at Heysel in Brussels that contains miniatures of European landmarks, will be kept in the new Neo shopping and leisure centre. The water park Océade will remain open until at least October 2018. Neo, however, has no place for Océade, said Philippe Close, Brussels councillor in charge of tourism, who is also […]

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The Christmas Parade in Brussels

The Christmas Parade will start on Sunday 11 December at 6pm Place Royale Past years RTL’s Christmas Parade had a huge success, and this year it will once again take place at the heart of Brussels on Sunday 11 December. Taking into consideration the various road works in the city centre, the festive parade will […]

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Extra funding to boost Brussels’ international image

Tourism authority of Brussels has been granted an additional €700,000 for special activities to improve the image of the city, which suffered after the attacks of 22 March. The funding, from the Wallonia-Brussels Federation, will go towards promoting the Mixity 2017 event – a year-long celebration of diversity in Brussels, and a new initiative around […]

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St Nicholas will hand out sweets to children in Brussels metro

Belgian children have already received gifts during this night however Saint Nicholas is still busy. He is going to hand out sweets and chocolates in Brussels’ public transport network on Tuesday. The STIB says Saint Nicholas will spend most of 6 December on trams and metros in the city, thanking passengers of all ages for […]

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Future of Océade water park near the Atomium

Director of Océade Thierry Meeùs said that Park’s administration had negotiations with the City of Brussels regarding future of water park. Nothing was confirmed at this stage yet but there is a chance for Océade water park near the Atomium could be granted a two-year reprieve and stay open beyond the announced closure date of […]

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Belgian beer has been approved by Unesco as cultural world heritage

Unesco reported that considers beer an integral part of Belgian culture and announced about inclusion it to the list of world intangible heritage. This is stated on the organization’s official website. They are convinced that the beer is an integral part of Belgian culture. It is not only drink but food as well. Particularly it […]

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New ‘tram-bus’ to Brussels airport

New tram-bus” project linking Heysel with Brussels airport will appear in Belgium in 2019. The Flemish government has approved €90 million of funding for this poject. The new route will pass through Vilvoorde and then follow the Brussels ring to Zaventem. “Laying tram tracks takes time,” said Flanders’ mobility minister Ben Weyts. “A tram-bus provides […]

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