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Zinneke Parade 2016

Zinneke Parade is a celebration of multi-cultural Brussels The biennial parade is about unity, regardless of age, culture or nationality, and was winding its colourful way through the capital on Saturday

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Bourse memorial site to be cleared on Friday

The memorial site in front of the Bourse, which arose spontaneously after the Brussels terror attacks of 22 March, will be cleared on Friday, writes De Standaard. For weeks following the attacks, hundreds of people made their way to the square in Brussels city centre to express their grief, many lighting candles, laying flowers and […]

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The Brussels´ Flower Carpet will be at the heart of Japan for a few days!

What are the Brussels Days? The Brussels Days are set up as a promotion event to show the world what Brussels has to offer. The aim of the Brussels-Capital Region is to strengthen its position on the international stage, make optimum use of its economic potential, demonstrate or confirm its talents and know-how, highlight its […]

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Prince Amedeo and Lili welcome baby girl

Belgium’s Prince Amedeo and his wife Elisabetta (Lili) Rosboch von Wolkenstein became parents for the first time after the birth of their daughter early this morning, announced the Royal Palace. The baby girl came into the world at 3.30 in the Saint-Pierre University Hospital in Brussels, weighing 3.3kg and measuring 52cm. “Mother and child are […]

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Atomium Reloaded

Richard Bentley is a British time-lapse filmmaker currently based in Doha, Qatar and London, England. He is now working on a longer project at the moment which looks at symmetry and light, and as part of that he is exploring symmetry in some of his previous work. These are all timelapse shots he took of […]

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Eurovision Song Contest 2016

The 61st Eurovision Song Contest takes place on 10, 12 and 14 May 2016. Grand Final takes place on 14 May 2016 with 26 participants. The running order in Saturday’s Grand Final of Eurovision Song Contest 2016 has been decided. Belgium is the number 1 in this order. Laura Tesoro is representing Belgium in the […]

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‘Share our smile’ campaign to lure tourists back to Flanders

With the slogan ‘Share our smile’, Flanders aims to attract more tourists to the region in the coming months. The campaign is targeted specifically at countries that have not issued a travel warning for Belgium. Flemish tourism minister Ben Weyts would like to see the campaign extended to Brussels and Wallonia, writes De Standaard. “We’ve […]

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Les Nuits Botanique 2016 – one of the best music events of the year in Brussels is back!

13/05/2016 – 22/05/2016 Probably the best (popular) music event of the year in Brussels. Ten days of concerts (and after-parties) in every genre with established, up-and-coming, and unheard-of artists – all good. Music and food available outdoors if the weather permits – the first barbecue of the year, you could say. Practical information Botanique rue […]

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Dining For Brussels

After the lockdown and the attacks Brussels has been struggling to stay alive. De Tijd and L’Echo couldn’t let this happen to our capital and its economy and felt the urge to do something. #DiningForBrussels was born. De Tijd and L’Echo simply asked all Belgians to go out and eat again in Brussels. When people […]

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Is a barbecue allowed in Brussels?

Temperatures will rise above 20°C and will inspire some of us to have a barbecue. But, sing a barbecue in the City of Brussels is permitted under certain conditions. Read the Police regulations here. Using a barbecue in the City of Brussels is permitted under certain conditions. Barbecue at home The use of a grill […]

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