Culture & Lifestyle

There’s a sporting air to this week’s agenda with the summer roller parade returning to city streets and Brussels big bike celebration, the BXL Tour, also plying the capital’s thoroughfares. Brussels’ summer roller parade kicks off on Friday evening, and the fun also rolls into Hasselt, Leuven, Namur, Antwerp, Mons [...]

Difficulty : medium Time : 2.5 hours + one night in the fridge Serves 6 to 8 people Ingredients : 2 sheets of butter puff pastry – 24 or 25 cm diameter tart tin. For the frangipane: 50 g butter – 1 egg – 18 ml rum (preferably dark) – [...]

A Growing Sport with Lasting Impact Padel is undoubtedly one of the fastest-growing sports in Europe. Easy to play, dynamic, and highly accessible, it continues to attract interest not only from athletes but also from urban developers, real estate investors, and wellness facility operators. Its popularity stems not just from [...]

Ranked second in the evaluations this week, just behind Victor, who had won his immunity during the launch bonus, and ahead of Sarah, Jeanne has no idea what is happening outside the castle. And yet, his song " Respire fort" , released just three months ago, a little before his [...]

The unmissable Dia de Muertos brings Mexican-inspired skeletons to the streets of the Marolles . The procession is scheduled for November 1st , but before that, several workshops invite your kids to prepare lanterns and flower crowns near the altar at the CC Bruegel. Concerts also punctuate the week, including [...]

A Sport that Connects People Padel has conquered Europe and the world not only as a sport, but also as a social phenomenon. Its success lies in its simplicity, inclusiveness, and unique ability to bring people together. Families, professionals, students, and seniors share the same court, playing doubles in an [...]

The 190th edition of the Oktoberfest just ended on October 5th in Munich, and the very first equivalent festival was just organized in Leuven this Saturday, October 11th; from now on the festival will continue but in Brussels. Oktoberfest ("October Festival" also known as "die Wiesen" by the people of [...]

One of the Belgian capital’s most flamboyant Art Nouveau architectural landmarks, Maison Saint-Cyr in Ambiorix Square, is on the property market with an asking price of €1.9m. The heritage townhouse in the European quarter boasts an eye-catching curved facade. Built between 1900 and 1903 for painter and decorator Léonard de [...]

Travel and Active Lifestyle Modern tourism is no longer just about comfort and relaxation. Today's travelers—families, business professionals, or sports enthusiasts—are looking for destinations that combine accommodations with lifestyle experiences. Wellness, fitness, and social activities are at the heart of this trend, and padel fits perfectly into this scenario. With [...]

Remember, it was just two years ago: Netflix, with a lot of "teasers", announced a series event soberly titled Beckham which proposed, in the space of four episodes, to look back at the life and work of the famous footballer. The success was such that, quickly, the producers (including… David [...]

A Lifestyle, Not Just a Game Health and wellness are no longer mere trends — they have become essential elements of modern life. Across Europe and beyond, individuals and communities are seeking fun, social, and beneficial activities for both body and mind. Padel has emerged as the perfect answer: a [...]

Architecture, Spanish realism, the fight for freedom and scientific experiments are all explored in festivals staged in the capital. Discover some of the best bits of Brussels’ 19th century architecture during the ANTE Festival. This sister event to the wildly successful spring BANAD festival that whisks the public behind the usually [...]

Bad times for Nawell Madani. An investigation has been opened against the Belgian comedian, actress, and director for violence against a child under the age of 15. The incident took place Monday evening on the Champs-Élysées. She kicked a six-year-old child in the chest. Two versions of the story conflict. [...]

Students from Brownhills Ormiston Academy, part of Ormiston Academies Trust, have returned from a rewarding international music tour to Belgium, where they shared their musical talents through a series of public performances and cultural experiences. 44 students took part in the four-day trip, where they represented the academy through a [...]

There was a huge surprise last week when the name of the artist who will perform during the 2026 Super Bowl halftime show on February 8 was announced. Because Bad Bunny's name was anything but obvious . Not because he isn't a huge success, but because he's not in the good books [...]

If the Belgian capital is renowned worldwide for its Art Nouveau and Art Deco heritage, its 19th century architecture has yet to achieve similar levels of appreciation. That’s one reason why Brussels is launching the ANTE Festival as a sister event to its successful spring BANAD Festival over two weekends: [...]

NEW DELHI, Sep 21: Participants from over 15 countries, including major markets such as the US, European Union, Vietnam, UAE, Germany, Belgium, Japan and China, will participate in the India International Seafood Show beginning on Thursday. The 24th edition of the global event will be part of World Food India [...]

PARIS: Britain, Australia and Canada on Sunday recognised a Palestinian state after nearly two years of war in the Gaza Strip, with France, Belgium and other countries poised to follow suit at the United Nations General Assembly in New York. Here is an overview of diplomatic recognition of the state, [...]

According to the mainland outlet Jimu News, graduate Ding, 37, is from Jiangsu province in eastern China. After completing his doctorate in China, he went to Belgium to do postdoctoral research in soil management and crop production. He published around 30 academic papers. Ding met his wife Wang at university [...]

Belgium-Netherlands border town Baarle-Nassau and Baarle-Hertog feature a quirky painted line dividing countries, as seen in a viral video. The viral video features Leanne and Dan, who run a joint travel account on Instagram. In the clip, Dan says, “So you think I’m having beer at a normal table, but [...]