Entertainment
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Croatian city named among top European autumn destinationsWhile many travelers choose to take their holidays in the summer, others find autumn to be the ideal season for exploring Europe. With fewer crowds, more affordable22 September 2024Read More...
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Antwerp to build new public heritage depot to house 800,000 cultural artifactsAntwerp will soon have a new heritage depot in the Zuid district, designed to house the city’s entire heritage collection of 800,000 items and make them accessible to20 September 2024Read More...
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Belgian beaches covered in litter after busy tropical summer dayThe tropical summer weather on Monday drew large crowds to the Belgian coast, resulting in plenty of beach fun and a vibrant atmosphere—but also a significant13 August 2024Read More...
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29 suspected drug dealers arrested at Tomorrowland festival, court hearings scheduledDuring the two weekends of the Tomorrowland festival in Boom, Antwerp province, authorities apprehended a total of 29 suspected drug dealers on and around the30 July 2024Read More...
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Cider Festival returns to Prague with over 100 varietiesAre you a fan of cider? Experience over 100 different varieties at the Cider Festival taking place on September 16 and 17.29 July 2024Read More...
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Tens of thousands celebrate at Rotterdam Summer CarnivalThe Summer Carnival in Rotterdam was celebrated with a joyful atmosphere, drawing tens of thousands of attendees to the city's center. The vibrant street parade,28 July 2024Read More...
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Lady Gaga, Céline Dion, Aya Nakamura: The Mystery Surrounding the Olympic Opening Ceremony ContinuesWith three days to go until the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics, speculation is rampant about the participation of a world-renowned singer.23 July 2024Read More...
Economics
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Up to 450,000 people in Lithuania facing food insecurity, says food bank NGOUp to 450,000 people in Lithuania are struggling with food insecurity, according to Simonas Gurevičius, head of the Food Bank (Maisto Bankas) NGO.Read More...
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Key spending cuts and tax increases in France's 2025 budgetFrance's government unveiled its 2025 budget on Thursday, outlining €60 billion ($65.68 billion) in spending cuts and tax hikes aimed at addressing the country’s public finance deficit.Read More...
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First-time buyers in the Netherlands need €42,000 deposit for an average homeFirst-time home buyers in the Netherlands need an average of €42,000 from their own funds to secure a mortgage, according to the latest figures.Read More...
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Nearly half of job vacancies in Flanders no longer require a diploma or work experienceA recent analysis shows that nearly 50% of job vacancies in Flanders no longer require formal qualifications or prior work experience. With labor shortages becoming more acute, companiesRead More...
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Eurozone business activity declines after Paris Olympics boostBusiness activity in the eurozone saw its first decline in seven months in September, following a slowdown in France after the Paris Olympic Games, according to a keyRead More...
News
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Student numbers surge at Flemish university collegesFlemish university colleges are experiencing a substantial increase in student enrollment for the current academic year, with nearly 157,500 students enrolled—a 6% rise compared to last year.Read More...
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Over 4.2 million people received temporary protection in AugustAs of August 31, 2024, nearly 4.2 million non-EU citizens who fled Ukraine due to Russia's ongoing war of aggression were under temporary protection status in the European Union (EU).Read More...
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KU Leuven and UGent climb in Times Higher Education world university rankingsBelgium's two highest-ranked universities, KU Leuven and Ghent University (UGent), have both risen in the latest Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings. KU Leuven movedRead More...
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Walckiers Park in Brussels reopens for the first time since the 1960sWalckiers Park in Brussels has reopened to the public for the first time since it closed in the 1960s. The park is noted for its exceptional biodiversity, particularly as a habitat forRead More...
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Sweden suggests Iran may be involved in attacks near Israeli embassiesSweden's security service, Sapo, has indicated that Iran may have been involved in recent explosions and gunfire near the Israeli embassies in Stockholm and Copenhagen earlier this week.Read More...
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24 percent fewer asylum applications in Germany this yearAccording to EU data, the number of asylum applications in Germany has decreased more significantly than the European average. However, a sharp increase in refugees from one country mayRead More...
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Flemish government moves forward with road tax for foreign driversFlemish Mobility Minister Annick De Ridder (N-VA) announced on Tuesday that the government will begin work immediately on implementing a road tax for foreign drivers using Flemish roads.Read More...
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Entertainment
On September 9, 2023, Belgian Beer World is set to unveil its extraordinary 12,000-square-meter establishment, destined to become the globe's most extensive interactive beer center.
Turismo de Portugal is set to increase its support for regional tourism entities by 20%, as announced by the Secretary of State for Tourism, Commerce, and Services,
The inaugural Pride Leiden event attracted approximately 25,000 attendees, as announced by the municipality. Concerns about potential protests led to a brief imposition of an emergency
In the wake of a series of incidents involving tourists in Florence, Rome, and Milan, the Italian culture minister has pledged swift sanctions against the culprits.
In an exciting offer this September, a total of 21,000 one-euro cinema tickets for independent films will be up for grabs across 34 cinemas in both Brussels and Wallonia.
Data from the national statistics agency CBS reveals that tourist spending in the Netherlands has not yet fully rebounded to levels seen before the pandemic.
Reports indicate that German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has expressed his opposition to a proposed ban on performances by Russian artists in light of Moscow's invasion of
In reaction to a viral video featuring two Knokke residents denouncing tourists for failing to meet the "exacting standards" of the affluent seaside town, more than 45,000
Once again, Tomorrowland has earned the esteemed recognition of being crowned the world's finest dance music festival by readers of DJ Mag. The magazine proudly
During the 2023-2024 season, a total of 160 museums in Wallonia and Brussels will welcome the public free of charge every first Sunday of the month. Among these, 33 will extend the offer to