So went the chant ringing out from Anderlecht’s Lotto Park 85 minutes into the club’s derby against local rivals Union Saint-Gilloise on Sunday evening. But it was not the home fans who were jubilant at seeing their side’s two goals to the good but those bedecked in blue and yellow – the colours of USG….
If you’re into military history, an upcoming event will be right up your street. It is the 209th anniversary of the Battle of Waterloo this summer and a great weekend is planned to mark this milestone. Throughout one weekend in June, the 210th anniversary of the Battle of Waterloo will be commemorated. On June 28…
A survey has uncovered alleged shortcomings in the UK’s voting system. Britons who live overseas were surveyed about their experience in receiving voting ballots in order to participate in last year’s UK general election. The aim was to see how well, or otherwise, the postal vote system performed for Britons living and working abroad. The…
Valentine’s Day is the perfect occasion to treat your loved one to something a bit special. So, why not fire up the feel-good factor and savour some super special treats being cooked up by some of the best restaurants and chefs across Brussels and beyond? For those who want to celebrate love in Brussels without…
A photo exhibition of the National Union of Journalists of Ukraine (NUJU), called “Ukraine: Journalists in War Zones”, has opened. The exhibition presents 28 works by Ukrainian photojournalists. It has already been successfully presented in Brussels and Paris and is the result of cooperation by the NUJU with the German Journalists Association (DJV, Hesse) and the local office of the Society…
Queen Elizabeth II was Britain’s longest-serving monarch and much loved throughout her Kingdom. Now, a newly-launched book aims to chronicle the late Monarch’s links to one particular part of her realm: the town of Walsall in the West Midlands. Her experience of the Black Country seems to have contrasted somewhat with the initial impressions the…
Photo by Fadjar Djulizar on Unsplash A moving memorial event took place at Auschwitz-Birkenau, Poland on Monday 27th January, with representatives present, to mark International Holocaust Remembrance Day. All remaining Auschwitz survivors were invited to the event and some 50 were expected to attend. EU Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis participated on behalf of the European Commission. A statement was…
Photo by Xuan Nguyen on Unsplash Brussels will be dressed to the nines for its upcoming annual Bright Festival. An exciting and innovative programme includes two original routes through Brussels, featuring over 20 artistic installations. Bright Festival, for those unfamiliar with it, is the capital’s festival of lights. It will be illuminating its streets from…
The European Cancer Organisation (ECO) has announced the appointment of Elisabetta Zanon as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective from 3 February. Zanon is a senior professional with more than 20 years of experience in European affairs, much of it as a dynamic champion for better healthcare. This includes working for EU associations and representing…
Photo by Julia Sadowska on Unsplash You may remember it from the glittering opening ceremony directed by Danny Boyle, which featured British icons such as Queen Elizabeth II, James Bond and Mr Bean. Or perhaps you remember it from Super Saturday, when Team GB won three gold medals in just 44 minutes? All that was…
