This year saw a record number of shootings in the Belgian capital, with 96 incidents so far this year, reports Bruzz. Federal police said the number of shootings was double that of 2022. They define a shooting as "an incident on a public road or in a freely accessible place in which multiple shots...

The Belgian capital has achieved 10th place in a ranking of best European cities to enjoy the ultimate hot chocolate experience. With the festive season underway, ferry company DFDS conducted a survey to determine which city offers the best hot chocolate in Europe. Researchers analysed thousands of...

The ancient Italian city frozen in time after the eruption of Mount Vesuvius gets the digital immersive treatment in Back to Pompeii at Tour & Taxis. Discover the daily life of a family, explore reconstructed Roman homes, artisan workshops and entertainment venues in this experience exhibition...

Antwerp-based British American Theatrical Society BATS is bringing to the stage a pantomime with a difference in the New Year. The premiere of Brabo and the Giant , specially written and directed by Nathan Daeche Greene, is staged on 17 and 18 January. While annual pantomimes have been at the heart...

Ixelles is cracking down on spitting, with an original advertising campaign to deter people who spit in public. The eye-catching posters show a llama, an animal known for spitting behaviour because of stress or anger, accompanied by the words: “Respect, that’s free. But spitting on the street will...

Brussels is preparing to ban the use of shared and private scooters on New Year's Eve and part of New Year's Day, hoping to cut down on accidents and violence. New Year’s Eve is marked by significant disturbances to public order each year and acts of delinquency are on the rise in several Brussels...

Police are advising people to avoid driving in Brussels on Thursday because a farmers’ protest is expected to draw thousands to the Brussels capital, disrupting road traffic. With protestors travelling to Brussels from different directions in the morning, commuters are instead urged to take public...

The agreement between the European Commission and the United Kingdom on Britain’s return to the Erasmus exchange programme from 2027 has been warmly welcomed by politicians on both sides of the continent. It follows the UK government’s announcement that it planned to rejoin the Erasmus+ scheme for...

Neder-over-Heembeek’s green oasis and popular farm, Ferme Nos Pilifs, is aiming to find €200,000 to finance the installation of two round tents to be used for children’s activities. To do so, the farm - boasting donkeys, goats, sheep and ponies and priding itself on employing people with...