The 17th edition of the Brussels Airport Marathon & Half Marathon will take place on Sunday 2 October. Runners from all over the world will put on their running shoes for the entirely new course. Will you? We are giving you 5 good reasons why you should not miss this wonderful running event. 1. Start…
Back by public demand…..that’s German/Spanish singer-songwriter Alvaro Soler. After a three year ‘hiatus’, the hugely popular artist has confirmed what is sure to be a sell-out appearance in Brussels later this month. In an exclusive interview with this website, he revealed the reason why he decided to release a new song, why he wanted to…
Following the announcement of Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić that the Serbian government wants to ban this year’s international EuroPride event in Belgrade, allegedly because of various internal and external “pressures” on the country, MEPs Terry Reintke and Viola von Cramon met with Serbian Prime Minister Ana Brnabić this week to discuss the situation. Terry Reintke…
This autumn, work will commence on the new garden of the Rubens House. A new museum gallery, albeit one without a ceiling, is set to be added to the master’s house. It is an opportunity to enjoy colour 365 days a year, thanks to Dries Van Noten, who helped choose a colour scheme and plant…
A comprehensive picture of Europe’s video games sector has been published. It was compiled with data provided by Ipsos, GSD and EGDF-ISFE members for the Video Games Industry Insights report. Responding, ISFE Chair Olaf Coenen said: “Our revenue remains stable after the exceptional increase between 2019 and 2020, owing to video games’ role in helping millions of people…
After its special “Dinners” edition in 2021, the Eat Festival returns from 29 September to 2 October, in the heart of the Gare Maritime in Tour & Taxis. Over the 4 days of the festival, more than 60 gastronomic artisans offer the best of Brussels to the public. It’s an invitation to discover the culinary…
They’re back – the Harlem Globetrotters have been a regular home in Belgium for many years. Each time they choose a different city to demonstrate their spectacular basketball tricks to the Belgian public. They return later this year with their new ‘Spread Game Tour’ to the Lotto Arena in Antwerp on October 6 and DÔME…
Mention the word “Belgium” to many and they will still immediately think of two things: frites and beer. Well, two of the country’s most iconic symbols have now been “adopted” by a couple of towns in England – Bury St Edmunds and Ipswich. Businessman Rene van den Oort has opened a “Belgian-style” bar, serving speciality Belgian beers, in Bury St Edmunds while a…
The legendary Bob Dylan has announced an early Christmas present for his legions of fans in Belgium – his first appearance here in over five years. Dylan, who recently turned 81, will appear at Forest National in Brussels in the autumn as part of his latest world tour, “The Rough and Rowdy Ways.” The keenly…
The Commission has launched two new calls for proposals in the field of sport, with a total budget of over €3 million. The EU says this is the opportunity for sport organisations to identify innovative ideas as well as develop and promote new forms of practicing sport and physical activities, more aligned with the demand of citizens. …
