While the burrito trend has found favour in other European capitals, it’s still difficult to find decent Mexican food in Brussels. But that might be about to change with the arrival of CHEZWaWa , a laid-back restaurant in the Châtelain neighbourhood with the mission of getting Belgian tastebuds...

Belgium pummelled Hungary 4-0 on Sunday night in the Euro 2016 in France, putting on a blistering display of football to set up a quarter-final clash with Wales. Captain Eden Hazard gave an inspired performance, including a fine solo goal, as Belgium’s “golden generation” finally showcased the...

The government of Flanders and its export agency, Flanders Investment & Trade (FIT), have set up an information point for businesses with questions about the effects of Brexit – the decision by UK voters to leave the European Union. In the first place, the government advises that businesses...

The controversial shopping and leisure centre Uplace in Machelen, just outside of Brussels, is under fire again, this time over an expired socio-economic permit. On Thursday, the Flemish parliament’s economy committee voted in favour of a new decree on commercial establishments. It included the...

In 1990, pop icon Madonna came to global attention with her raunchy Blonde Ambition tour. Featuring the provocative song “Like a Virgin” and simulated sex, the concert-series outraged conservative groups and led to calls for a boycott from the Pope himself. Accompanying Madonna on stage were seven...

Update: The reopening of the Atomium has been further delayed, after it was forced to close last week due to a power cut caused by flooding. The basement of the monument was flooded on Thursday night, with torrential rain and mud causing havoc with the technical installations. The entrance hall to...

An Italian photography teacher in Belgium is trying to launch a beer and soft drinks brand called Molenbeek - and hopes to donate any profits to cultural events for the local community. Paolo Pellizzari has applied to use Molenbeek as a trademark for his project, which came after a discussion among...

Within just hours of the UK's Brexit referendum vote, the mayors of several communes in and around Brussels have reported a surge in British residents seeking information on how to obtain Belgian citizenship. In Waterloo, where there are 450 registered Britons, mayor Florence Reuter told Le Soir...

You live here, but have you considered making it permanent and applying for Belgian citizenship? The advantages for non-EU citizen of becoming Belgian are obvious: you may be obliged to vote in Belgian and EU elections, but that’s a trade-off for the freedom to move and work throughout the EU, with...

The Summer of Photography biennale kicks off with an exhibition celebrating the career of globetrotting American photographer Alex Webb. For over 30 years, Webb has represented the prestigious agency Magnum Photos around the world and has been lauded for his cultural curiosity as well as his...