The ever popular singer/songwriter Rufus Wainwright loves spectacle. The New York-born artist has recorded eleven studio albums and numerous tracks on compilations and film soundtracks and also written two classical operas. Now, together with the Brussels Philharmonic orchestra, including Belgian soloists Katrien Baerts and Denzil Delaere, he will perform his second opera, “Hadrian”, in combination…
Business is booming at this pandemic-hit Brussels resto as it bounces back in style. Imagine opening a new business just on the eve of what turned out to be the worst health crisis in living memory. That is the fate that, inadvertently, befell the owners of The Fifty One a restaurant in Brussels. Little did…
Calling all romantics out there. That one day of the year when we can all maybe indulge our loved ones is fast approaching. Yes, it is Valentine’s Day again very soon so why not try to hit the spot by treating your beloved to something tasty at a restaurant? Eating establishments all over Brussels have…
Photo by Soundtrap on Unsplash The 27 EU Member State governments have voted unanimously in favour of ‘The EU Artificial Intelligence Act’. This is seen as key legislation for the global music industry. It aims to play a role in ending serious ongoing alleged malpractices such as the illegal acquisition of the world’s music to train what are…
It may not yet be a traditional destination for many Europeans but Taiwan has much to offer. And the small island nation is proving to be one of the most popular attractions at this year’s annual holiday trade fair in Brussels. The four-day show (Salon des Vacances/Vakantiesalon), at Brussels Expo, opened today and runs until…
Photo by redcharlie on Unsplash UN Tourism has opened applications for the 2024 edition of its Best Tourism Villages initiative. Over the past three editions, UN Tourism – the new name of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) – received almost 600 applications from nearly 100 countries. Currently, the UN Tourism Best Tourism Villages Network brings together 186 members…
Tonight (25th January) we celebrate the life and poetry of Robert Burns, the national poet of Scotland. Honouring a national poet is something that Scotland shares with Ukraine, two of the few countries in the world to do so. Robert Burns is renowned for the respect in which he held his fellow man. He was…
A new survey has revealed that the eating out habits of Belgians may be changing. Trade federation Comeos says that the poll it commissioned shows Belgians go less often to restaurants and more often to fast food places. The survey shows attendance in restaurants is down 10.8 per cent compared to 2019 while the opposite…
Photo by Nathan Dumlao on Unsplash New research by Ticketgum says there are “several benefits” to be had from a vegan diet, particularly for athletes or those who engage in regular exercise. A study emphasises the “crucial” role of maintaining adequate levels of vitamins and nutrients, particularly vitamin B12. It says vitamin B12 is essential for the body’s blood and nerve cells. A deficiency in this…
One of the country’s top visitor attractions is celebrating good news to herald a new year. Autoworld Museum in Brussels says it is “particularly proud” to announce that last year, just like 2022, was another record year in terms of visitor numbers. In 2023, the museum welcomed no less than 235,000 visitors, what it calls “a spectacular achievement especially if…
