According to the UN’s Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO), tea provides livelihoods for over 13 million people, most of them smallholder farmers whose income, resilience, and food security depend directly on the crop. As FAO puts it, “Tea production and processing constitute a main source of livelihood for millions of families,” a reminder that behind every cup lies a complex human story.
Frank Schellings, OA RHB, writes for the EU Political Report. In May 2026, Pride celebrated its 30th anniversary. What once started as an activist march for equal rights has grown into one of the most important LGBTQIA+ events in Belgium and Europe. Under the powerful theme “When Times Get Darker, We Shine Brighter”, this anniversary…
January can feel like a long, grey stretch after the festive rush; the sparkle fades and spirits dip. So, planning something beautiful to look forward to can make all the difference. With just that in mind, here’s an-end-of-year offer that is well worth considering. Eccleston Square Hotel, one of London’s best independent boutique hotels, is…
The European Women’s International Leadership Award (EWILA) 7th edition ceremony took place on November 3, marking a significant moment in the recognition of women leaders worldwide. This year, eight laureates were honoured, representing diverse geographical areas and sectors. They are: Najla Alshami (Yemen/Belgium), Khadija Bendam (Morocco), Violeta Bulc (Slovenia), Nasancia Charles (Jamaica/USA), Klaudia Fliegelova (Slovakia/Italy), Rahwa…
Eating establishments that aim to raise the standard of British-Asian cuisine will soon be honoured in one of the UK’s premier award events. The awards aim to celebrate special stories as well as honour the dedication and commitment of those who have spread their love for Asian flavours through their passion to take the culture…
Dev Biswal, the owner-chef The Cook’s Tale (formerly The Ambrette), the renowned modern Anglo-Indian restaurant in Canterbury, has opened Café Marrakech in the city. The new restaurant is a curated mixture of Moroccan elegance, authentic flavours, and traditional hospitality. with slow-cooked tagines, charcoal-grilled meats, hand-rolled couscous, vibrant salads, flaky pastries, freshly baked khobz, and sweet delights like semolina basbousa. Each dish is prepared with…
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 Noelia Vega on Unsplash The southern Portuguese city of Baixo Alentejo has been recognised as the European Wine City for 2026. The announcement, made at an event in Brussels on Wednesday, recognises its wine growing heritage stretching back many years. Awarded by RECEVIN, the title celebrates regions that combine excellence in winemaking with…
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…
