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Eurostar terminal at Brussels-Midi to be expanded and improved

The Eurostar terminal in Brussels-Midi station will undergo major renovation, with work expected to last until summer 2025. Every year, an average of 2.2 million passengers travelling on Eurostar trains between Brussels and London pass through the terminal, where they are processed by customs and...

Music for the Stage

Submitted by Brussels Choral... on Fri, 04/12/2024 - 08:45

Music for the Stage

In its Spring Concert, the Brussels Choral Society will take you through two centuries of music for the stage, with music by Verdi, Gounod, Berlioz, Gilbert & Sullivan, Nicolai, Copland, Bernstein and Sondheim. Join us on 20 April at the Royal Conservatoire of Brussels for a journey through the well-known and the lesser-known, the dramatic and the serene, the serious and the funny, and all the other aspects of music for the stage.

 

Laura Ford, soprano

Hélène Faux, alto

Door van Bergen, tenor

Belgium's Treasure of Oignies - Musée de Cluny, Paris

The treasure of Oignies: 13th-century Belgian gold and silver collection shines in Paris

One of the seven marvels of Belgium – an extraordinary and rare medieval collection of gold and silver - is on show at France’s national museum dedicated to the Middle Ages in Paris. The Wonderful Treasure of Oignies: 13th Century Sparks of Brilliance is displayed at Musée de Cluny until 20 October...

Plans to classify Ixelles' Tenbosch park

Beautiful Tenbosch park in Ixelles, near the Place du Châtelain, is worthy of classification, according to Brussels' heritage organisation, the Royal Commission for Monuments and Sites. Its opinion on the green hilly area of about two hectares, which also includes a small tennis court, a playground...

Half of cyclists feel unsafe in Wallonia, study shows

More than half of cyclists do not feel safe biking in Wallonia, according to a new survey by the Walloon Road Safety Agency (AWSR). The agency said cohabitation and the sometimes-strained relations between cyclists and motorists can increase the risk of accidents, and the survey revealed that...

Another farmers' protest planned for next week

Dutch farmers' action group Agractie will protest against the European manure policy in Brussels on 16 April, according to an announcement on social media from vice-president Alien van Zijtveld. Agractie is campaigning against the suspension of an EU derogation rule that allows Dutch livestock...

Best foot forward in Flemish Brabant: 12 walks to get to know the region

Moving to a new country is always exciting. Yes, there’s a lot of admin and practical things to do, but you also have a new area to explore, things to see and places to go. But where do you start? If you’re an expat in Brussels, or contemplating being one soon, then maybe we can help! Here’s some recommendations for great walks in the region from the team at Tourism Flemish Brabant.

What’s on this week: 12 to 18 April

This new immersive digital experience invites visitors to become the hero of their own story. The Museum of Infinite Realities (MOIR) is an entertaining interactive show in which you can explore your personality. Via seven spaces, each filled with a variety of cutting-edge light, sound and...

Modern Indian Art

Submitted by yttap on Wed, 04/10/2024 - 10:35

Join us for a fascinating illustrated talk on Modern Indian Art.

welcome drinks at 19h30.  Talk begins at 20h00.

Colruyt tests smart shopping trolleys that automatically detect products

Belgian supermarket chain Colruyt is testing a new smart trolley that can automatically detect the items placed inside of it. The prototype is being experimented within Colruyt’s supermarket in Halle, RTBF reports, and all of its features are not yet available to customers during this test phase. “...

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