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Brussels Urban Summit 2023: (Can) Cities save the world!?

Over 2,000 politicians, academics and civil society representatives from 600 cities around the world have confirmed participation in the Brussels Urban Summit from 12 to 15 June, including more than 140 mayors from cities worldwide. By…

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The Port of Brussels launches ’14’, the new magazine for the port neighbourhoods

It’s not every day that a new magazine appears in Brussels. Launched by the Port of Brussels on the occasion of its 30th anniversary, magazine ’14’ was distributed for the…

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Our 29 favourite green spaces in Brussels

As the first signs of spring finally emerge, Brussels parks and lush green spaces are coming back to life. The warming rays of sun and the vibrant hues of blossoming…

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Belgium’s 200th anniversary: Cinquantenaire Park 2030

Big news from the EU district in Brussels – The federal government intends to transform the Cinquantenaire Park and its institutions into new sociocultural flagship for Belgium in the context…

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Brussels Urban Summit 2023

This year, the Brussels-Capital Region hosts Brussels Urban Summit, the meeting place for urban experts, city leaders, urban planners and all other stakeholders involved in different urban topics. The event…

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Hospitality news: The Hoxton comes to Brussels

Countdown is on for the opening of The Hoxton in Brussels! The renowned hotel will be located in the brutalist-style Victoria Tower (the former European headquarters of IBM), right next…

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The first public-oriented AI Test & Experience Center opens in Brussels

The first public-oriented AI Test & Experience Center was officially inaugurated in Brussels by State Secretary Barbara Trachte. The state-of-art facility will allow companies, institutes, policy-makers, and citizens to test,…

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Port of Brussels launches a new campaign for the clean canal

On the occasion of the Brussels Water Days, the Port of Brussels has launched a new campaign to raise awareness on the cleanliness of the canal. The visuals and the…

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Brussels unveils its Smart City strategy

City of Brussels has presented its Smart City strategy on Friday, 17 March aiming to improve the citizen services via new tech tools. Reducing environmental impact will also be one…

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Urban redevelopment: Boulevard Auguste Reyers

Urban.brussels has issued a planning certificate to Brussels Mobility for the redevelopment of Boulevard Auguste Reyers into a pleasant city boulevard. Until not so long ago, a colossal bridge for…

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The Town Hall of Saint Gilles: a Glorious Building of the Turn of the Century

Do you know where Brussels sprouts come from? Saint-Gilles used to be a rural area known for developing and cultivating the Brussels sprouts. The cabbage crop proved to be very…

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Expo Agenda: Throwaway – The history of a modern crisis

The new temporary exhibition Throwaway – The history of a modern crisis has opened at the House of European History in Brussels on 18th February 2023. The new exhibition and…

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A new way for online content creators to get support and work independently

Interview with founders of BackMe, Ahmed Aarad and Gerard Oosterwijk In today’s world, crowdfunding has become a popular way for individuals and organizations to raise money for their projects and…

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Brussels Urban Summit 2023: (Can) Cities save the world!?

The Port of Brussels launches ’14’, the new magazine for the port neighbourhoods

Our 29 favourite green spaces in Brussels

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Belgium’s 200th anniversary: Cinquantenaire Park 2030

Brussels Urban Summit 2023

Hospitality news: The Hoxton comes to Brussels

The first public-oriented AI Test & Experience Center opens in Brussels

Port of Brussels launches a new campaign for the clean canal

Brussels unveils its Smart City strategy

Urban redevelopment: Boulevard Auguste Reyers

The Town Hall of Saint Gilles: a Glorious Building of the Turn of the Century

Expo Agenda: Throwaway – The history of a modern crisis

A new way for online content creators to get support and work independently

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