Tourism authority of Brussels has been granted an additional €700,000 for special activities to improve the image of the city, which suffered after the attacks of 22 March. The funding, from the Wallonia-Brussels Federation, will go towards promoting the Mixity 2017 event – a year-long celebration of diversity in Brussels, and a new initiative around […]

Belgian children have already received gifts during this night however Saint Nicholas is still busy. He is going to hand out sweets and chocolates in Brussels’ public transport network on Tuesday. The STIB says Saint Nicholas will spend most of 6 December on trams and metros in the city, thanking passengers of all ages for […]

Director of Océade Thierry Meeùs said that Park’s administration had negotiations with the City of Brussels regarding future of water park. Nothing was confirmed at this stage yet but there is a chance for Océade water park near the Atomium could be granted a two-year reprieve and stay open beyond the announced closure date of […]

Unesco reported that considers beer an integral part of Belgian culture and announced about inclusion it to the list of world intangible heritage. This is stated on the organization’s official website. They are convinced that the beer is an integral part of Belgian culture. It is not only drink but food as well. Particularly it […]

New tram-bus” project linking Heysel with Brussels airport will appear in Belgium in 2019. The Flemish government has approved €90 million of funding for this poject. The new route will pass through Vilvoorde and then follow the Brussels ring to Zaventem. “Laying tram tracks takes time,” said Flanders’ mobility minister Ben Weyts. “A tram-bus provides […]

This year children in Belgium sent huge number of letters to Saint Nicholas, reports the Belgian postal service Bpost. Kids are sending drawings, letters and requests for toys in preparation for the 6 December Feast Day. According to the information from Bpost already 40% more letters have been received comparing to the same time last […]

From the beginning of next year security gates will appear at the Belgian railway stations Brussels South, Antwerp and Liège, Bruzz reports. Securail agents will be able to check passengers of international high-speed train and their baggage before they enter the platforms or international traffic zones, confirms federal mobility and transport minister François Bellot. According […]

A huge 22-m Christmas tree has arrived at the Grand Place early on Thursday morning. The tree was donated by Slovakia to mark the completion of its six-month presidency of the European Council, writes De Standaard. The 35-year-old tree is from the village not far from the Slovak capital Bratislava, has a trunk diameter of […]