Author: Rosetti Rivera

Rosetti Rivera

Rosetti is a Filipino journalist and copywriter who has been in the media industry for 20 years. She took her postgraduate studies in EU Policy Making at the Vrije Universiteit Brussel. When she's not busy writing, she's either immersed in watercolor painting or lost in the wonderful world of music, or both.

Occupy For Climate: Protesters push for climate law at the Belgian Parliament

25 March 201925 March 2019 Rosetti Rivera

Climate protesters spent the night in front of the Belgian Parliament building on Rue de la Loi to pressure the

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International Women’s Day: Hail to the 7 Queens of Belgium

8 March 20198 March 2019 Rosetti Rivera

Because we’re celebrating womanhood today, let’s take the spotlight away from the Kings of Belgium and put it on their

Brussels city Environment In focus Opinion

International Wildlife Day: 10 birds you often see and hear in Brussels

3 March 20197 March 2019 Rosetti Rivera

You usually see them fluttering, perching, or hopping about in the city. They often hang out in your backyard. And

Diplomatic Bag European Parliament European Union In focus Opinion

9 interesting facts about the European Parliament

24 February 201926 February 2019 Rosetti Rivera

Once upon a time in Western Europe, six countries decided to form an organization called the European Coal and Steel

Business Business & Jobs city Environment In focus Opinion

Welcome to Greenbizz, the first sustainable economy incubator in Brussels

17 February 201918 February 2019 Rosetti Rivera

In a quiet, isolated corner of Laeken, there is a 4-hectare space dedicated to the development of environment-conscious enterprises. The

Belgium Lifestyle Opinion

Cricket soup and worm burgers: Are we ready for a sustainable food revolution?

10 February 2019 Rosetti Rivera

Here’s a fun fact: Belgium was the first country in Europe to legalize the consumption of insects. In 2014, the

Belgium Cult'Art History Opinion

Walking through the cobblestone heritage of Brussels

3 February 20194 February 2019 Rosetti Rivera

Did you know that cobblestones are considered a Belgian specialty and heritage treasure, much like beer and cheese? Cobblestones vary

Belgium Business & Jobs Gender In focus Opinion

Too few women at the table: 5 ways to improve gender balance in EU policy debates

26 January 201914 February 2019 Rosetti Rivera

When was the last time you attended a policy conference in Brussels? How many female speakers were on the panel?

Belgium Cult'Art In focus Opinion

Discovering Brussels’ secrets one minute at a time through Bxl 1min

19 January 201919 January 2019 Rosetti Rivera

Whoever thought Brussels is a boring city has never taken the time to really get to know this place. “This

Art Cult'Art History In focus Opinion

Van Gogh in Belgium, the country where he found his true calling to be an artist

13 January 201913 January 2019 Rosetti Rivera

You may have heard that the Van Gogh 3D exhibit is in town. It’s only fitting that this spectacular tribute