Tuesday, 6 December 2022
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A third Michelin star for the Torres twins
Tuesday, 6 December 2022
Will Smith's slap overshadows slavery film 'Emancipation'

Emancipation, a harrowing film about slavery about to be released, is getting unwanted attention as Will Smith's first film since his world-famous slap.

Monday, 5 December 2022
Brussels to become the capital of Art Nouveau in 2023

With 1,000 buildings in the Belgian capital alone, Art Nouveau's 130th anniversary will be celebrated with many special events and activities.

Monday, 5 December 2022
Art and Events in Brussels

A pair of special exhibition rooms at the Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium seeks to boldly explore two current social matters: the restitution of looted artwork, and the revision of a title to one of Ruben’s masterpieces.

Monday, 5 December 2022
Cassette tape resurgence hints at growing rejection of digital mediums

In today's rushed digital world, some are starting to crave the tranquillity of vinyl and tape recorders.

Monday, 5 December 2022
Hidden Belgium: The site of the single most important battle in American history

The modest town of Bastogne became famous as the site of the single most important battle in American history as well as perhaps the single most defiant word ever spoken.

Sunday, 4 December 2022
Belgian director becomes first woman to top critics' ranking of greatest films ever

Voted for by more than 1,600 of the most influential international film specialists, Akerman's film is now considered more highly than Citizen Kane.

Friday, 2 December 2022
Keep your wits about you

Hoegaarden’s commercial success prompted almost every brewery in Belgium to brew their own witbier, and as a result, there’s a whole host of great Belgian Witbiers to try. Here are five to get you started.

Friday, 2 December 2022
What to do in Brussels this weekend: 2–4 December

From a film festival anchored in the Mediterranean landscape to an alternative Christmas market, here's what's on our agenda this weekend.

Friday, 2 December 2022
Hidden Belgium: ROA street art mural

The city is now trying to win people back with various projects including an ambitious street art trail featuring more than 30 works dotted around the streets.

Friday, 2 December 2022
World's most expensive cities: Brussels ranked 64th

New York and Singapore have the unenviable honour of topping the list of the most expensive cities in the world, knocking Tel Aviv out of the top spot.

Thursday, 1 December 2022
Hidden Belgium: The cemetery where Belgian kings are buried

The flamboyant church next to the cemetery was built by King Léopold I in memory of his wife. The tombs of the Belgian kings are down in the crypt where no one can see them. 

Thursday, 1 December 2022
Fleetwood Mac singer Christine McVie dies at the age of 79

The singer-songwriter of British rock band Fleetwood Mac, Christine McVie, who also had a successful solo career, died on Wednesday at the age of 79.

Wednesday, 30 November 2022
French baguette awarded UNESCO heritage status

French President Macron lent his support to the cause, describing the baguette as "250 grams of magic and perfection."

Wednesday, 30 November 2022
Women dominate Flemish Music Industry Awards nominations

The 2023 Flemish Music Industry Awards nominations were unveiled on Wednesday, with Stromae and Angèle selected for the most prizes.

Wednesday, 30 November 2022
Nazi-looted artwork still hangs in Belgian museums

In total, nine paintings and thirteen works were identified to have been looted from Belgian private collections by Nazi authorities.

Wednesday, 30 November 2022
CORE Festival returns to Brussels for second edition next year

After a successful first edition in 2022, CORE Festival will return to Brussels' Osseghem Park at the foot of the Atomium in May next year.

Wednesday, 30 November 2022
Hidden Belgium: Jackie

The interior is quite small. It quickly fills up. A lot of laptop nomads working on screens. But Jackie tries to persuade its customers to pick up a magazine from the racks on the wall.

Wednesday, 30 November 2022
This cheese was named the best in the world

Over 4,000 cheeses were judged at what is often referred to as the "World Cup of Cheese."

Tuesday, 29 November 2022
Hidden Belgium: The Diver

This stunning sculpture next to the yacht harbour shows a muscular diver balanced on his hands on top of a giant steel arc. And it has a remarkable history.

Tuesday, 29 November 2022

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