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12h ago
Cargo bikes, some of which can transport up to four children as well as pets and shopping, are on the rise in Brussels - but some models are only legally permitted to carry one child. “Electric cargo bikes that can go up to 45 km/h are considered to be mopeds or speed pedelecs [with a strength of ..read more
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12h ago
Belgium’s Red Cross blood service has launched a campaign to promote blood donation, in response to the continuing shortage of rare blood groups, particularly when treating sickle cell anaemia. Entitled "A thousand reasons to give blood", the campaign is aimed especially at people of African origin ..read more
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12h ago
Plans to convert one of the ponds in Brussels’ Neerpede park into a recreational swimming spot have received the environmental green light with the awarding of a permit. The urban planning permit was already granted, Bruzz reports, but the recent acquisition of an environmental permit means the ..read more
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12h ago
The mayor of Tervuren has taken to news outlets to deplore the state of the municipality's local park, next to the Africa Museum. Mayor Marc Charlier told VRT NWS that the park is deteriorating, calling on the Régie des Bâtiments - the federal body currently responsible for managing part of the ..read more
The Bulletin
2d ago
A strike notice running until the end of April has been filed for Charleroi Airport, threatening to disrupt spring holidays for Francophone school pupils. Unions are condemning a difficult climate for all airport workers, RTBF reports, but especially for those on the tarmac and in baggage handling ..read more
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2d ago
The pedestrian area on Boulevard Adolphe Max in Brussels is finally clear of construction vehicles and temporary barriers following a year’s worth of renovation works. Boulevard Adolphe Max, which was first laid out in 1976, had deteriorated and the poor condition of its roads and pavements was ..read more
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2d ago
‘ Explore the True You’ is the scary yet intriguing proposition of the Museum of Infinite Realities (MOIR), a new interactive experience that’s opened in the centre of Brussels. Located up a flight of stairs above a cobbled street near the Grand Place, the site resembles a nightclub rather than a ..read more
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2d ago
‘Try anything once’ is a good motto, especially if it helps combat stress and improve wellbeing. The method towards ‘conscious breathing’ – a sauna followed by an ice bath – seemed more than a little intimidating. But after trying this Fire and Ice treatment demonstrated by personal trainer Rudi ..read more
The Bulletin
3d ago
Nearly half of all French-speaking family court hearings will be suspended between now and 30 June, the Brussels court of first instance has announced, due to a shortage of court clerks. The court ordinance makes clear that only urgent cases – such as children’s rights of residence, child ..read more
The Bulletin
3d ago
Brussels mobility minister Elke Van den Brandt has called a meeting with her Flemish colleague Lydia Peeters for urgent action to avoid transport misery at the Léonard crossroads, where the Brussels ring meets the E411 on the border between Auderghem and Tervuren. The row revolves around the ..read more