Author: Martin Vieira Dieste

Martin Vieira Dieste

Martin has lived in many places, from Colombia to Uganda. Uruguayan by birth, of Italian nationality and French education, but a little bit Portuguese at heart, Brussels seemed the ideal place for his fulfillment. Martin works for an NGO and enjoys good food, particularly indian, as well as wine and travel.

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Brussels In focus Opinion

Belgian Politics: an unbalanced house of cards?

1 August 20171 August 2017 Martin Vieira Dieste 239 Views

Whenever Belgium is in the international media agenda, it seems to be for bad news. From holding the record for

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In focus Opinion Travel Pulse

Why do I love Lisbon?

9 July 20179 July 2017 Martin Vieira Dieste 748 Views

When I first arrived to Portugal in 1998, Lisbon was displaying its charms to the world in the World Expo.

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Brussels Diplomatic Bag In focus Opinion

European Development Days

6 June 20176 June 2017 Martin Vieira Dieste 332 Views

Following the wave of independence from the old colonies after the second World War, a new movement emerged, which aimed

Dans Ombre

Brussels Diplomatic Bag French Elections 2017 In focus Opinion

Edouard Philippe’s novel: cherry picking of information

22 May 201722 May 2017 Martin Vieira Dieste 474 Views

Last week, I was surprised that when Emmanuel Macron chose Edouard Philippe as Prime Minister, one of the talking points

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Brussels Opinion

Brussels’ African connections

31 March 201731 March 2017 Martin Vieira Dieste 561 Views

One of the most memorable moments during my first visit to Brussels was to walk from Louise to Porte de

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Foodie In focus Opinion

All aboard for the Belgium Rhum Festival

15 March 201711 September 2017 Martin Vieira Dieste 857 Views

Rhum is often overlooked as a “fine” spirit, eclipsed by the giant that is whisky. While nothing will ever top

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Brussels In focus Opinion

Making sense of Belgium

10 March 201710 March 2017 Martin Vieira Dieste 768 Views

I have made a habit of trying to understand the politics and society of the countries I live in. Belgium

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Foodie Gastronomy In focus Opinion

I will be eating more mussels this year

21 February 201711 September 2017 Martin Vieira Dieste 500 Views

Mankind’s appetite has long marked the history of Earth. The planet’s colonisation by the homo sapiens largely resulted in the

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Brussels In focus Opinion

Cycling in Brussels – and surviving to tell the tale

21 January 201721 January 2017 Martin Vieira Dieste 538 Views

Blessed with a decent public transport network, cold and rainy weather, and incautious drivers, it is a wonder that any

Saint-Gilles

In focus Lifestyle Opinion

Hola Saint-Gilles: you are my new home

15 January 201718 January 2017 Martin Vieira Dieste 694 Views

Martin has lived in many places, from Colombia to Uganda. Uruguayan by birth, of Italian nationality and French education, but