Author: Thomas Mollernielsen

Thomas Mollernielsen

Thomas was born and raised in Belgium, and recently returned to the country after studying and working in the UK for the last ten years. He enjoys writing articles on a variety of different topics, including science, politics, economics, travel and the arts. He is also a keen footballer and a passionate supporter of Cercle Brugge.

“If I said I had been a convict the British would probably have given me more respect” – a retired EU official reflects on Brexit, his relationship to the UK, and the future of Europe

15 June 201915 June 2019 Thomas Mollernielsen

Born and raised in a working-class family in the South of England, Dave Skinner came to Brussels in 1973 as

Comic Strip Cult'Art Czech Republic

Stripgids #5 launch party celebrates contemporary Czech comic book scene

13 June 2019 Thomas Mollernielsen

The launch party of the fifth edition of the famous Belgian comic book magazine Stripgids was held at the Muntpunt

Belgium Entertainment Football

Belgium maintains perfect qualifying record for the Euro 2020 with easy win over Scotland

12 June 2019 Thomas Mollernielsen

Belgium cruised to a 3-0 home win over a lacklustre Scotland last night to maintain their 100% Euro 2020 qualification

Africa Entertainment In focus Music

“I want traditional Rwandan music to be heard internationally” – An interview with Rwandan music star Teta Diana

1 June 20191 June 2019 Thomas Mollernielsen

All ordinary artists are alike. Each special artist is special in his or her own way. Teta Diana is, most

Comedy Entertainment News

Comedian Louis C.K. receives standing ovation from Brussels crowd

29 May 201929 May 2019 Thomas Mollernielsen

Louis C.K. received a standing ovation – as well as rapturous applause – at the end of his comedy show

Brexit Britain Diplomatic Bag Opinion

“I honestly don’t know whether I should have voted Remain or Leave” – A Belgian-Brit reflects on Brexit

26 May 2019 Thomas Mollernielsen

Tim Gheysen, 30, is a businessman and Belgian-British dual national based in Brussels. He contacted me, completely out of the

Diplomatic Bag European Union Government

”If the pitcher goes to the well for too long, it breaks” – Volker Stanzel on Europe’s current political malaise

23 May 201924 May 2019 Thomas Mollernielsen

A compelling panel discussion took place at the Centre for European Policy Studies (CEPS) on Wednesday 22nd of May in

Art BOZAR Cult'Art

Review of Jef Geys’ new photo exhibition at Bozar: “The Tour de France 1969 of Eddy Merckx”

18 May 201918 May 2019 Thomas Mollernielsen

A new exhibition of Jef Geys’ (1934-2018) photographic work opened this Friday, May 17th, at Bozar. The exhibition – which

Cult'Art Hungary Interview

“We want to show what Hungarian culture has to offer regardless of one’s background or beliefs” – Balassi Institute’s director Zsófia Villegas-Vitézy

8 May 20199 May 2019 Thomas Mollernielsen

When someone mentions Hungary, what exactly comes to mind? For those with some knowledge of the country, the word can

Belgium cycling Diplomatic Bag Kazakhstan

Six cyclists pass through Brussels en route from London to Kazakhstan

5 May 2019 Thomas Mollernielsen

A celebratory lunch was held at the Kazakhstan Embassy on Friday May 3rd in honour of six Kazakhs who are