Brussels is enduring one of its most intense heatwaves in recent memory, with official data confirming temperatures well above seasonal norms. The Royal Meteorological Institute (RMI) has warned that sustained high temperatures, consistently above 30°C and reaching up to 38°C, have triggered Belgium’s national heatwave alert, underscoring the seriousness of the situation. The capital’s urban…
Having walked nearly 1,000 kilometres across every Belgian region andprovince while researching my travel guide, I made a surprising discovery:Belgian residents, including Belgians, often don’t realise how much thiscountry has to offer. Compact yet remarkably diverse, Belgium rewardscuriosity with layers of history, culture and the unexpected.The country is often defined by its icons: beer, chocolate,…
Photo by Bao Menglong on Unsplash It’s been compared to a cultural playlist on shuffle for a capital city that never hits pause. So, if you are craving a bit of light this November you might like to follow the lights of 13 cafe-theatres during Bruxelles en Scènes, which bring laughter, jazz, song and conviviality back…
Photo by Guillaume Bleyer on Unsplash The annual launch of the UK’s Royal British Legion poppy appeal has been marked with a moving tribute to the war dead. It comes just ahead of Remembrance Day in November in honour of Britain’s military veterans. The 2025 poppy appeal organisers seek to help over thousands of people…
Photo by Lorenzo Gerosa on Unsplash This Saturday, 11 October, the weekly Stockel Market will host the launch of a heart-warming initiative called “Solo & Saveurs / Solo & Smaak”. The campaign shines a light on people living alone – showing that solo living doesn’t mean missing out on the joy of fresh, local and delicious…
Photo by Stephanie LeBlanc on Unsplash Ever wondered about acquiring Belgian nationality? If so, an upcoming event could be just for you. A webinar entitled How to Acquire Belgian Nationality will enable you to get explanations, practical tips, and answers to your key questions. It has been organised by the Expatriate Welcome Desk and takes…
As the leaves fall, Autoworld, the highly regarded car museum, bursts with activity: until 14 December the exhibition German Tuners from the ’80s & ’90s is on display. From 9 to 11 October the major Aguttes auction takes place while on 16 October it welcomes the authors of L’Incroyable Histoire de l’Automobile for a book signing. During Museum Night Fever on 18 October…
Photo by Howard Bouchevereau on Unsplash Brussels’s side Union Saint Gilloise make their home debut in the Champions League competition tonight when they host Premier League big guns Newcastle United. Union, who were last year’s Belgian league champions, are the definite underdogs but will feel quietly confident after a fine 3-1 win recently against…
Photo by Joshua Hoehne on Unsplash The cast has been announced for an upcoming original production by The Bridge Theatre of tick, tick… BOOM!, which runs for just three weeks: 14 October to 2 November. Djavan van de Fliert will star as Jon, a young composer racing against time, with Dan Buckley as his best friend…
Photo by Polina Kondrashova on Unsplash The KIKK Festival has become a fixture both in Belgium and in the international digital arts scene. From 23 to 26 October, its immersive 14th edition will once again take over Namur, exploring the musicality of our world. The programme features robot musicians playing the organ of the Saint-Loup…
