From the beginning of next year security gates will appear at the Belgian railway stations Brussels South, Antwerp and Liège, Bruzz reports. Securail agents will be able to check passengers of international high-speed train and their baggage before they enter the platforms or international traffic zones, confirms federal mobility and transport minister François Bellot. According […]

A huge 22-m Christmas tree has arrived at the Grand Place early on Thursday morning. The tree was donated by Slovakia to mark the completion of its six-month presidency of the European Council, writes De Standaard. The 35-year-old tree is from the village not far from the Slovak capital Bratislava, has a trunk diameter of […]

The Brussels Centre for Fine Arts, Bozar is now available for virtual visits thanks to collaboration between the venue and the Google Arts & Culture website app. Visitors can ‘move’ through the building using their computer or smartphone with the help of the platform, based on Google Street View. This offers a 360° artistic experience, […]

Prime minister Charles Michel expressed concern about security following the victory of Donald Trump in US President election. “I would like to express the wish that you will be a uniting president who will be open to respectful dialogue,” said Michel in a statement. “I hope that Belgium and the United States can continue to […]

The federal government aims to unveil a monument in the capital to commemorate the victims of Brussels terror attacks. The memorial will be presented on 22 March, 2017, one year after the terror attacks in Brussels. A competition for the project was launched recently, writes Het Laatste Nieuws. The maximum budget for the entire project […]

The City of Brussels has declared about removal of all restaurant terraces within historic city centre – including the Rue des Bouchers, Petite Rue des Bouchers and Rue de la Fourche. The measure came into effect on 1 November. For many years, restaurant tables packed into the narrow streets and the waiters intent on attracting […]

Brussels hotels have reported their that it was first “good weekend” after the downturn in room occupancy followed by the terror attacks in March. The Brussels Hotel Association added that “It’s an important symbolic moment.” The positive weekend, in which 90% of rooms were occupied, was boosted by Halloween events and exhibitions of Picasso’s sculptures […]

A new welcome centre for expats will be opened in the City of Leuven. The International House will provide integration courses with all necessary information on settling down, including financial obligations and educational options for children. The aim of the project is to boost Leuven’s image as a hotspot for innovation and to help expats […]

In december 2016 Brussels will host MADE IN BRUSSELS, a creative pop-up gallery with different artworks, editions and designs by over 30 Brussels based artists. In collaboration with the local art schools and students, emerging talent and renowned artists, the project will aim to give to a broad audience a taste of the incredible creative […]