€5.46 million of subsidies were granted by the Walloon government to develop cycling infrastucture across the region. Some 62 towns and villages will each receive a maximum of €100,000, to cover no more than 75% of the cost of each proposed project. Regional mobility minister Carlo Di Antonio said the funding would allow the municipalities […]

Belgians’ are in the 12th place in the world by their ability to speak English. The global ranking of non-native English-speaking countries was held by Education First, the International Educational Center for English learning. The Flemish – who were ranked as “very good” – would have been seventh in the league table. The Scandinavian countries […]

Brussels’ first trampoline park has been opened in Laeken, a residential suburb in the north-west of Brussels. Everybody, both young and old are invited to jump around. The 1,500m2 space, inauguated on Wednesday, includes about a dozen giant trampolines and climbing walls – with large foam pits to cushion your fall. Other activities at Jump […]

This year the Princess Royal will represent British royal family at 11 November commemorations in Belgium. Princess Anne and her husband Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence will attend a number of engagements in Flanders on Armistice Day, including the traditional remembrance service at the Menin Gate in Ypres, before heading to Tyne Cot cemetery, where […]

Next year Scientific Institute for Public Health will carry out a major study to determine the general health of the nation. 11,000 Belgians will be asked questions about their lifestyles and diet and 1,100 will go through a medical examination. The last such health census took place in 2013 and included only information provided by […]

The Belgian post office is looking to hire 700 seasonal staff to handle a spike in parcel deliveries in the run-up to Saint-Nicolas and Christmas. Bpost says online shopping has fuelled a 70% increase in the number of parcels it handles over the past four years – and this winter is expected to be busier […]

There are many interesting venues to celebrate kids’ birthday in Brussels And here are some ideas: Active Parties ULB university in Ixelles or Adeps in Auderghe organise active parties for under-14s. Sporting activity with a birthday tea after that, with everything provided. Bowling at Crosly Bowling from €14.20 per child, is excellent for all ages. […]

Antwerp is one of the Top 10 Cities to visit in 2018 according to the popular travel guide Lonely Planet. Antwerp is described as “laden with historic riches and home to world-class arts and design”. City councillor for tourism Koen Kennis sees it as a “fantastic recognition” that will reach a huge international audience. The […]

Free University of Brussels (ULB) has announced that it is launching a help desk for students on the subject of sexual intimidation. The movement is a response to recent social media action “Me, too” which consisted of revelations about sexual intimidation and harassment in Hollywood The idea for the department, which is due to launch […]