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Around 400 Belgian municipalities to start taking ID photos in bid to combat identity fraud

Some 400 municipalities in Belgium have signed up to a federal government project allowing them to take ID photos of their citizens, reports RTBF. Aimed at reducing identity fraud, details of the scheme were announced by interior minister Annelies Verlinden in participating municipality Rotselaar...

Eric’s Garden: Too busy to do it yourself

Overijse-based Eric’s Garden is a long-established local business serving clients south of Brussels.

Founded by Eric (pictured above) in 1997, he and his team specialise in all-year-round garden maintenance services.

Mowing lawns, trimming hedges, borders, weeding flower beds, scarification, fertilizers… “We offer a full and personalised service following the need of the client,” underlines Eric.

Eric's Garden

Brussels Rhythm and Blues Club

Submitted by KateH on Thu, 03/21/2024 - 15:33

Scotch, No Soda, plus Midnight Mary

Doors 7:30pm Concert 8.45pm PAF - €22 (in advance) €25 (on the door)

Only 100 places available – buy tickets https://www.sounds.brussels/jazz-concert/scotch-no-soda-midnight-mary/

Brussels to map out and target drug hotspots

In the face of rising drug crime, Brussels will focus its efforts on key drug "hotspots" in the capital, for examplé Matonge and Brussels-Midi station, according to the region’s minister-president Rudi Vervoort and Sophie Lavaux, head of safe.brussels – the body that coordinates prevention and...

Mini-Europe director retires, passes diplomacy baton to daughter

Mini-Europe’s director Thierry Meeùs is retiring from running the popular Brussels attraction, passing the baton to his daughter during the site’s 35th year of operation. “It’s a special year in every respect,” Meeùs told Bruzz. Meeùs (pictured right) has been managing director since 1988 and...

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...

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...

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