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What’s on this week: 22 to 28 March

Celebrate alternative rock at the Ways Around Festival , where 12 bands will rock three boss locations over three days. A few bands are coming in from the UK, the US and France, but it’s mostly local, giving you the chance to meet some of the best Belgian soloists and bands in indie rock such as...

European Sleeper night train service Brussels-Berlin extends to Prague from 25 March

The night train operated by Belgo-Dutch company European Sleeper is extending its service to Prague, the company has announced. An inaugural service departs Brussels Midi station on 25 March at 19.22. The extension to the night train route lands 10 months after its launch from the Belgian capital...

FOR RENT - STUDIO IN TERDELT, SCHAERBEEK

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Wed, 03/20/2024 - 14:48

Luminous studio apartment in the calm Terdelt neighbourhood, Rue Herman Richir 1, 1030 Schaerbeek. Close to public transport: 300m to bus stops Bichon (64, 65) and Kurth (66), 700m from tram stop Chazal (line 7) and 400m to Evere train station. Studio with 54 m² in renovated 3-façaded building, 1st floor, fully installed kitchen with Bosch appliances (fridge, freezer, dishwasher, oven), washing machine, individual central gas heating, double glass, cellar. No pets.

Free from May 1. Contract of 1 year minimum.

Rent 850 EUR/month, charges 35 EUR.

Jeremy Dumont 5tet feat. Godwin Louis

Submitted by jazz4you on Wed, 03/20/2024 - 13:26

With his new compositions, Jérémy Dumont is increasingly establishing himself as an inventive creator. The wide range of styles, coupled with the support of his remarkable collaborators, aligns perfectly with the spirit of his arrangements, meeting all expectations. The music encompasses a range of atmospheres, from covers of mainstream standards to vibrant, original compositions, resulting in contemporary jazz that is inspired, accessible, and festive. It's groovy, akin to hard bop, featuring intense harmonies, rich tonality, and sumptuous improvisation. 

Van Hool bus company to lay off 1,100 workers by 2028

Flanders bus construction company Van Hool will say goodbye to more than 1,100 jobs in four years, it announced at an extraordinary committee meeting. Out of 2,494 posts at present, only 1,378 will remain in 2028 – with some 834 employees to go this year. “This is probably the most difficult piece...

Spa grand prix website hacked in phishing attempt

The website for the Spa-Francorchamps Grand-Prix has been the victim of a major cyberattack and several fans became victims of a phishing attempt over the past few days. Hackers used data they collected from fans to send emails to a large number of people containing a fake €50 coupon to be redeemed...

Thousands join Brussels march for Gaza ceasefire

An estimated 7,500 people took part in a march for Palestine held in Brussels over the weekend, according to police counts. This is the fifth such march since violence broke out in Gaza back in October, Bruzz reports, and organisers put their count at 30,000 participants. Those groups included some...

Charleroi shootout: Police officer who died was a ‘remarkable, jovial and passionate professional’

Special force colleagues of Jonathan, the police officer who died in a house raid in Charleroi, have described the father of two as “a remarkable, jovial and passionate professional”. Their tribute followed the death of the 36-year-old in a special forces intervention in the Lodelinsart area of...

Under One Roof - An Intergenerational Museum Activity

Submitted by houseeuropeanhistory on Tue, 03/19/2024 - 12:00

Are Gen Z’ers really always on their phone? Did any generation really have it harder or easier than the last?

On 21 April, the House of European History invites families and groups of different ages and generations to discover the museum’s collection and learn more about the circumstances of each generation by delving into European history together.

Share memories of ‘’back in the day’’, ‘’before Covid’’ and ‘’when you were small’’ and discover how much life has changed or remained the same using our specially designed trail.

Cracking canaries’ feeding behaviour: German PhD student Maja Mielke on why songbirds are expert seed eaters

How do songbirds survive in the wild? By developing highly-efficient seed eating skills, reveals research scientist Maja Mielke. The German student’s written description of her meticulous study of canaries’ extraordinary beak movements has been awarded first prize in the competition PRESS >...

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