The story of Grand-Hornu
Situated in the heart of the Province of Hainaut, a short distance from the cities of Mons and Valenciennes, Grand-Hornu is one of the finest examples of neoclassical industrial heritage…
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Interview: Julien & Matt, founders of Buddy Buddy
We continue uncovering the best of Brussels as we speak with Julien and Matt, founders of Buddy Buddy, the first nut butter café in Belgium. Julien is from Brussels, Matt…
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New artistic installation: Origami for Life in the Galeries Royales Saint-Hubert
“Origami for Life” – new artistic installation by Charles Kaisin can now be visible in the Royal Galleries of Saint Hubert. The installation will remain on display until February 2021.…
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Lights & colours in the EU district
Festive atmosphere arrived in the EU district! New lights and coulours have been added on the streets around Schuman area in the so-called quartier Jean Monnet. The decoration was initiated…
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Advanced services: the attractiveness of Brussels and local issues
A new article has been published by the Brussels Studies, focusing on the advanced services and attractiveness of Brussels region. Based on the analysis of the dynamics of advanced services…
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Google celebrates Jacques Brel on the search homepage
Global search engine giant Google has placed the illustration of Jacques Brel on its homepage! As noted by Google, the 15 November Doodle was illustrated by Toulouse-based guest artist Antoine…
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Connecting Brussels: we will not let go of each other!
“Connecting Brussels”, a central platform for help and solidarity during the corona crisis is launched by VGC, COCOF, Muntpunt and Steunpunt Vrijwilligerswerk Brussel. VGC (the Flemish Community Commission), COCOF (the…
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#SupportLocal: These shops are open in the EU district’s carrefour Jean Monnet
Supporting local businesses and small shops is crucial in these difficult times. It is not just for the question of simple survival of these small businesses but also about keeping…
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Where to order food in the EU quarter: List of restaurants & caterers around carrefour Jean Monnet
When it comes to restaurants and bars, the EU quarter is known as an area which offers excellent quality & great diversity. Unfortunately, this buzzing area of Brussels became much…
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Pierre Marcolini awarded prize for “Best Pastry Chef in the World”
Belgian chocolatier Pierre Marcolini was awarded prize for “Best Pastry Chef in the World” which took place on the virtual stage of the ‘World Pastry Stars 2020’. This year the…
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Bloomberg Philanthropies and Brussels Region launch the Brussels Clean Air Partnership
Bloomberg Philanthropies, the Brussels-Capital Region Government and Brussels Environment announced the launch of the Brussels Clean Air Partnership, a new initiative to tackle air pollution in Brussels, seat of the…
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City of Brussels supports the temporary occupation for vacant buildings
City of Brussels is working on the programme of temporary occupation for vacant buildings in the city. Alderwoman Ans Persoons (Change.Brussels) believes that this can become the new norm –…
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From pedestrian area to urban and metropolitan project: assets and challenges for the centre of Brussels
From pedestrian area to urban and metropolitan project: assets and challenges for the centre of Brussels (new edition) is the new publication by Michel Hubert, Eric Corijn, Julie Neuwels, Margaux…
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