James Ensor: The painter of masks who was besotted with Ostend
The garish colours give the impression of joyous vivacity. Until you notice the pale, chalky background and an eerie tension
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In focus
« Great Britain is the most corrupt state in the world » — An open letter to Europe by Ilija Trojanow
Dear Europeans, dear accomplices, dear fellow victims, I recently received a mail from Aisha al-Gaddafi, the only daughter of Libya’s
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Napoleon’s 250th anniversary celebrations in Waterloo
Napoleon I , was born 15 August 1769 in Ajaccio and died May 5, 1821 on the island of St. Helena. This
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NOWN: A photography project showing Brussels through the eyes of its people
“Nown” is a contraction of the English terms “now” and “own” which express, respectively, temporality and belonging. “Nown,” it’s
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Eden Hazard’s first match with Real Madrid screened at the Atomium
The Belgian football player, Eden Hazard, has been transferred to Real Madrid. The Belgian attacker was debated to have cost Madrid
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A sleepover at the zoo: The immersive wildlife experience at Pairi Daiza
Imagine waking up on a beautiful sunny day and finding a bear outside your window. No, you’re not having a
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Should Pigeons in Ixelles be fed with contraceptive seeds?
A petition has been spotted online asking to distribute contraceptive seeds to pigeons. « This is an amicable petition that aims
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Palais de Justice old plans have been found: The building will be renovated according to them
Palais de Justice or the court house of Brussels is one of the monuments of our city. It was built
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Electric scooters produce more carbon emissions than a diesel-fueled bus or an electric bike
According to a recent study of the North Carolina State University, electric motor scooters produce more carbon emissions than a
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The Collective of Trees and Biodiversity wants to create a fund to protect trees in Brussels
A citizens’ association in Brussels wants to extend the ecological management of trees throughout the Brussels-Capital Region and identify the
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