Author: Rosetti Rivera

Rosetti Rivera

Rosetti is a Filipino journalist and digital content producer who’s been at it for about 20 years. She studied journalism at the University of the Philippines and EU policymaking at Vrije Universiteit Brussel. If she's not busy writing, she's most likely software hunting, fiddling with the piano, or doing some watercolor painting.

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 201912 April 2021 Rosetti Rivera

Once upon a time in Western Europe, six countries decided to form an organisation 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 20199 April 2021 Rosetti Rivera

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

Belgium Cult'Art History Opinion

Walking through the cobblestone heritage of Brussels

3 February 201912 April 2021 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 201912 April 2021 Rosetti Rivera

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

Brussels Grand Place

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

The story of how Vincent van Gogh discovered his artistic vocation in Belgium

13 January 20192 April 2021 Rosetti Rivera

Vincent van Gogh was 23 years old when he felt the longing to serve God and become a preacher. His

Katy Xiomara

Environment In focus Lifestyle Opinion

5 sustainable fashion trends in 2019

6 January 20196 January 2019 Rosetti Rivera

If you were to choose between wearing something nice AND wearing something nice, durable, and healthy for the environment –

Eden Hazard

Belgium Brussels In focus Opinion

Brussels in 2018: 16 major events that shaped the city this year

30 December 2018 Rosetti Rivera

The year is ending and another one is about to start. But before we bring in the new, it’s time