Photo by Tom Copus on Unsplash Ever wondered what the famous Edinburgh Military Tattoo is like? The event is performed annually by British Armed Forces, Commonwealth and international military bands, and artistic performance teams in the Scottish capital. Not everyone, though, gets the chance to experience the real thing in Scotland. But the good news is that Belgium…
Day: August 26, 2023
Voodoo Village
Photo by Jennifer Marquez on Unsplash The two-day festival Voodoo Village promises to be another unforgettable experience this year. With an impressive lineup of international artists and local talent as well as an array of inspiring experiences, Voodoo Village traditionally closes the festival summer in beauty. Festival-goers will be immersed in a sonic journey like never before. From…
Wopke Hoekstra Nominated as Commissioner
Photo by Denise Jans on Unsplash The Socialist group in the EU parliament has reacted to news reports that the outgoing Dutch government of Mark Rutte will nominate foreign minister Wopke Hoekstra as its candidate to be the country’s next European Commissioner. In a statement issued on Friday, the Socialists and Democrats Group in the European Parliament state: “As…
Politics and Asylum
Photo by Ravi Sharma on Unsplash Over the past century the UK has had a proud record of accepting refugees and asylum seekers. Just like today there were often loud voices against, but the Prime Ministers of the time had the courage of their convictions and made them welcome. After the second world war and the resettlement of…