Now, more than ever, we all probably need to dream and bring some magic back into our lives. Well, there’s one well-known European tourist destination that has just the thing for that. In a few weeks, Disneyland Paris marks a special anniversary: 30 years since it opened. To mark this key milestone in its history,…
Since 1 January 2022, three cities in Europe hold the title of European Capital of Culture for one year: Esch-sur-Alzette (Luxembourg), Kaunas (Lithuania), and Novi Sad (Serbia). Holding the title of European Capital of Culture gives cities the chance to boost their image, put themselves on the world map, promote sustainable tourism and rethink their development through culture….
Daft as that may sound, the recent (and ongoing) lockdown in the Netherlands has proved a real boon for several Flemish cities which have enjoyed a huge influx of Dutch visitors over the festive season. The Dutch, desperate to escape their own locked down country, have skipped over the Belgian border to flood numerous towns…
In order to strengthen economic and cultural ties between Taiwan and Lithuania, TAITRA invited the Lithuanian Rural Business and Market Development Agency to set up a Lithuania pavilion at the 2021 Taipei International Food Show. The show ran from December 22 to 25, with the first three days open to commercial enterprises and the last…
Name a restaurant that will open on both New Year’s Day and Christmas Day? Not easy, is it. The answer is Chez Leon in Brussels which just so happens to also be bucking the current trend in the city and country’s hospitality sector. That unfortunate trend has seen lots of restos here either been forced to close for good…
Calling all culture vultures – a new art exhibition at a Brussels gallery could be just for you. The expo, at Gallery 55 in Ixelles, features a collection of largely contemporary art by a range of artists, some of them local. Many of the items on display at the small gallery are also available for…
Travelling from the eternal flame at Christ’s birthplace in Bethlehem, a Peace Light has arrived at the European Parliament in Strasbourg. With a message of peace, freedom and social cohesion, the flame travels every year around the world, says the EPP Group’s Angelika Winzig. The Austrian MEP relayed the Peace Light from her country, where…
Apparently a lot of us are doing so this year and if you are among them you may well be looking for something enjoyable to do over the festive season (and beyond). To help out, this website has compiled a short list of some excellent activities some ideas to keep you and yours entertained in…
The hallowed interior of one of Brussels most historic places of worship will soon be playing host to something quite different to its normal activity. Eglise Notre Dame de la Chapelle, located in the city’s Sablon area, is normally where one might venture for quiet meditation and worship. But the atmosphere will be a bit…
During a ceremony on Saturday, the three films shortlisted for the 2022 LUX Audience Award were revealed at the European Film Awards in Berlin. Chair of the European Parliament’s Committee on Culture and Education Sabine Verheyen (EPP, DE) said: “European cinema is a mirror of our society. It is one of the easiest ways to communicate our…
