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The Brussels´ Flower Carpet will be at the heart of Japan for a few days!

19.05.2016 - In category: Residence Permit EU

What are the Brussels Days? The Brussels Days are set up as a promotion event to show the world what Brussels has to offer. The aim of the Brussels-Capital Region is to strengthen its position on the international stage, make optimum use of its economic potential, demonstrate or confirm its talents and know-how, highlight its […]

Prince Amedeo and Lili welcome baby girl

17.05.2016 - In category: Residence Permit EU

Belgium’s Prince Amedeo and his wife Elisabetta (Lili) Rosboch von Wolkenstein became parents for the first time after the birth of their daughter early this morning, announced the Royal Palace. The baby girl came into the world at 3.30 in the Saint-Pierre University Hospital in Brussels, weighing 3.3kg and measuring 52cm. “Mother and child are […]

Atomium Reloaded

15.05.2016 - In category: Residence Permit EU

Richard Bentley is a British time-lapse filmmaker currently based in Doha, Qatar and London, England. He is now working on a longer project at the moment which looks at symmetry and light, and as part of that he is exploring symmetry in some of his previous work. These are all timelapse shots he took of […]

Eurovision Song Contest 2016

13.05.2016 - In category: Residence Permit EU

The 61st Eurovision Song Contest takes place on 10, 12 and 14 May 2016. Grand Final takes place on 14 May 2016 with 26 participants. The running order in Saturday’s Grand Final of Eurovision Song Contest 2016 has been decided. Belgium is the number 1 in this order. Laura Tesoro is representing Belgium in the […]

Les Nuits Botanique 2016 – one of the best music events of the year in Brussels is back!

10.05.2016 - In category: Residence Permit EU

13/05/2016 – 22/05/2016 Probably the best (popular) music event of the year in Brussels. Ten days of concerts (and after-parties) in every genre with established, up-and-coming, and unheard-of artists – all good. Music and food available outdoors if the weather permits – the first barbecue of the year, you could say. Practical information Botanique rue […]

Dining For Brussels

08.05.2016 - In category: Residence Permit EU

After the lockdown and the attacks Brussels has been struggling to stay alive. De Tijd and L’Echo couldn’t let this happen to our capital and its economy and felt the urge to do something. #DiningForBrussels was born. De Tijd and L’Echo simply asked all Belgians to go out and eat again in Brussels. When people […]

Is a barbecue allowed in Brussels?

07.05.2016 - In category: Residence Permit EU

Temperatures will rise above 20°C and will inspire some of us to have a barbecue. But, sing a barbecue in the City of Brussels is permitted under certain conditions. Read the Police regulations here. Using a barbecue in the City of Brussels is permitted under certain conditions. Barbecue at home The use of a grill […]

Kunsten Festival Des Arts 2016

05.05.2016 - In category: Residence Permit EU

Kunsten Festival Des Arts 2016 is starting tomorrow: from 6 to 28 May, it is the festival of the arts all over Brussels. The KunstenFestivalDesArts (KFDA) is a festival of arts in the city. The festival is an annual get-together with contemporary creation from all over the world. Lots of cultural and artistic events are […]

Second memorial wall added to Maelbeek station

03.05.2016 - In category: Residence Permit EU

Brussels public transport authority STIB this morning installed a second memorial wall in Maelbeek metro station after the first wall was completely covered with messages after only a week, writes Bruzz. The commemorative wall was added to allow passers-by to write messages of hope and mourning after a suicide bomber killed 16 people in the […]

A street work-out structure opened in the Maximilien Park in Brussels

01.05.2016 - In category: Residence Permit EU

On Saturday, the Brussels Mobility and Public Works Minister Pascal Smet opened a structure for outdoor work-outs in the Maximilien Park in Brussels. This is the only project of its type in Brussels, and will allow people to discover street work-out. This work-out originated in Eastern Europe, and combines athletics and gymnastics. It mainly uses […]