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Belgium tops list of world’s best juvenile justice systems

Children in Belgium have more access to the justice system than anywhere else in the world, according to the results of a survey by the Child Rights International Network (CRIN). The first-ever global study on children’s access to justice ranks countries according to how effectively minors can use the law to challenge violations to their […]

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A very romantic Valentine’s day in Brussels

Since there are so many different ways to say “I love you”, there are so many different ways to celebrate Valentine’s day. If you don’t know how to spend this day yet, we will give you some tips. Take care of yourself Have a massage, hammam, beauty treatment… Massages are good for seduction and brighten […]

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Manneken Pis calls 112 :)

Today, Manneken Pis is wearing the costume of the European Emergency Number 112. It is the only emergency number you can call for free in all European countries if you need urgent help from the fire brigade, a medical team or the police.  

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SALON DU CHOCOLAT

05/02/2016 – 07/02/2016 More than 100 participants already gathered on a 6,000 sqm exhibition space entirely dedicated to chocolate and cocoa: chocolatiers, pastry makers and confectioners, along with the greatest chefs, pastry chefs and cocoa experts treat visitors with live recipes, workshops, conferences, chocolate fashion shows, and many other chocolatey activities.

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Belgian café voted world’s best pub

The small, folksy café In de Verzekering tegen de Grote Dorst (In the Insurance against Great Thirst), located outside of Brussels in the village of Eizeringen in Lennik, Flemish Brabant, was selected as the best pub and the second best beer destination in the world, according to the leading international beer website RateBeer. On Sunday, […]

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BRUSSELS’ COLOURS

This Saturday come to La Bourse & let´s celebrate Brussels’ Colours like there´s no tomorrow! Brussels’ Colours is an exceptional, free, ambitious and colourful event that will take place at the Bourse of Brussels, this Saturday! Timing: 16:30 > 18:00: Ketjes Colours Disco – kids disco @ Beursschouwburg 17:30: Stoemp-Saucisse proposed by Comme Chez Soi, […]

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Belgium’s prime minister Charles Michel welcomes baby girl

Belgium’s prime minister Charles Michel last week became a father for the second time, to a baby girl named Jeanne, the prime minister announced via Facebook. Michel’s partner Amélie Derbaudenghien and the newborn are doing well, report various media. Michel is the first Belgian prime minister to become a father during his tenure. In order […]

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The Netherlands remains top tourist destination for Belgians

In 2015, nearly 15 million international tourists visited the Netherlands, an increase of 7% compared to the previous year, according to a report that NBTC Holland Marketing released on Tuesday. Nearly 2 million tourists to the Netherlands last year came from Belgium, which puts the country in second place, writes De Standaard. The majority of […]

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More and more films shot in Brussels

Never before were so many films shot in Brussels as in 2015, with a total of 331 productions made in the region, an increase of 57% in the past five years. Brussels is an especially popular location for commercials and television programmes, but there were also 37 feature films shot there last year, including The […]

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Bowie memorial draws 200 fans to Brussels’ Grand Place

About 200 people gathered on Brussels’ Grand Place on Monday evening in a tribute to the deceased pop icon David Bowie. The event was an initiative of Brussels tourism minister Philippe Close, himself a huge fan of the British music legend, writes Brusselnieuws. The tribute featured a series of Bowie classics played over the loudspeakers […]

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