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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

This year children in Belgium sent huge number of letters to Saint Nicholas, reports the Belgian postal service Bpost. Kids are sending drawings, letters and requests for toys in preparation for the 6 December Feast Day. According to the information from Bpost already 40% more letters have been received comparing to the same time last […]

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 […]