It’s been a tough old year again so many of us may fancy treating ourselves to something that bit special this Christmas. One thing that rarely finds itself into Santa’s sack is caviar but one Belgian-based company is doing its bit to promote the charm of this much-overlooked commodity. “Caspian Tradition” is a real rarity…
Brussels’ Halles St. Gery is set to host an exhibition which seeks to remind people about the importance of preserving the environment. At the core of the multimedia exhibition is a community project called “Weaving the Ocean” through which an artefact made of plastic debris from the ocean of Bali was woven together. It is the inspiration…
Christmas is coming so what better excuse to get out and enjoy the best of Brussels. The pandemic, of course, put paid to many of the city’s festivities but they are back with a bang this year. On Friday 25 November there is the opening ceremony of Winter Wonders and the unveiling of the 20-metre…
The global energy crisis has forced many to pull the plug on festive Christmas celebrations this year. The spiralling cost of energy means Christmas decorations in towns and cities in Belgium will not have quite the same sparkle in 2022. But there is one town that can guarantee a lights show that is as spectacular…
“Bruxelles sur Scènes”, the festival of the Brussels café-theatres, returns for a new edition this autumn. Throughout November, 13 exceptional venues will offer some 100 shows and performances allowing the public to discover these often lesser-known local cultural centres. Every aspect of performing arts will be in the spotlight, from stand-up and jazz to theatre…
Climate change is having a “very real” impact on wine production in Europe, according to leading French wine growers. Their warning about global warming on the wine sector came at the launch of a high profile campaign to promote a “new generation” of wines from the Alsace region of France. The campaign, tagged “Alsace Rocks!”,…
A former CEO of RTL Germany has taken on the role of trying to create a European super league for football. The idea is hugely controversial but leading clubs such as Barcelona and Bayern Munich are said to be keen on the possibility. Bernd Reichart, 48, has now been appointed Chief Executive Officer of the…
Belgian fans of “Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live” are gearing up for a New Year treat. The lauded truck show is heading for Antwerp for the first time ever early in 2023 as part of a European-wide tour. It is the only show in Belgium and fans are advised to snap up tickets quickly as demand is likely to be…
The man many call the greatest songwriter of all time is back on the road with his “never-ending” tour – and the legendary Bob Dylan wooed his legions of fans in Belgium with a terrific performance. It was his first concert in the country for over five years but it was well worth the wait….
The tourism sector is defined by the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev as one of the strategic sectors of the country’s national economy. In a short time, thanks to the open door policy in Uzbekistan, the number of visa-free countries has grown from 9 to 90 over the past three years, and…
