How FIX helps build the Brussels cultural industry
FIX has been known and loved in Brussels for a while now. Thanks to the Flemish Community Commission VGC, this social employment agency can strongly expand its activities in 2021 with…
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#DearEtterbeek – Let’s support local businesses together!
#DearEtterbeek is the name of a recently launched programme which aims to support local businesses in Etterbeek. The project is a partnership between Google and the Municipality of Etterbeek (Brussels)…
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Lionel Jadot x Zaventem Ateliers present BLEND
Lionel Jadot and Zaventem Ateliers presented an entirely new creation – BLEND, a tabouret made up of thousands of pieces of waste, residues of production from workshops resident in Zaventem…
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A conversation with the founder of WOMADE, female co-working space in Brussels
“Together we rise” in bright, yellow neon lights is the first thing I saw on the walls of this cozy co-working space on Boulevard Adolphe Max 30, in the centre…
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Cowboy 4: The 4th generation of urban electric bikes is here!
Cowboy, a Brussels-based creator of electric bikes, introduces the Cowboy 4, its 4th generation model including a step-through frame and a built-in cockpit for the ultimate connected, electric ride. Cowboy…
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VUB launches AI platform for citizens and experts to tackle social challenges
Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) launched a new AI platform for citizens and experts to develop solutions for the pressing social challenges of our time. The project aims to bring citizens…
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Brussels Beer Project to open new taproom in Rue du Bailli
Brussels Beer Project will be opening a new taproom in Rue du Bailli 1 (corner of Rue Bailli and Avenue Louise), on the location of former Irish pub Michael Collins.…
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How Zoom creates a window into peoples’ homes
How has the pandemic changed the way we ’see’ our co-workers and how Zoom creates a window into peoples’ homes – we share a very insightful view from Jacques Foul,…
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5 tips to live more sustainably in Brussels
How many times have you read the word “sustainable”, “eco-friendly” or “zero-waste” in the last years? Lately it seems that displaying a sticker saying “eco-friendly” on a product has more…
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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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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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Fashion accessories from the social economy, Made in Brussels
This is a story about creating fashion accessories while at the same time contributing to the social economy in Brussels. François Cardona, stylist, who began his career at Balenciaga, wanted…
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“Brussels is a great playground for circular innovators!”
Brussels is increasingly seen as a great place for circular innovators. WeLoveBrussels talks to Ken De Cooman, CEO of BC materials, a young Brussels start up that wants to change…
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