How to spot Belgian surrealism when it’s hiding in plain sight
“Scratch a Belgian and you will find a Surrealist,” wrote British travel writer Antony Mason in his book, Xenophobe’s guide
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In focus
Belgian PM Alexander De Croo vows to “leave no one behind” in efforts to make vaccines available worldwide
Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo vowed to step up Belgium’s efforts to make vaccines available to the world, “not
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The Belgian masterpiece that became the most stolen work of art in history
In 1432, Flemish painter Jan van Eyck applied the finishing strokes on a painting that he began six years earlier
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When snow turns into art: 7 snow masterpieces from around the world
When life gives you lemons, make lemonade. And when life pelts you with snow, make lots of art. Every winter,
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How well do you know the face of Brussels? Take this quiz to find out
At first glance, Brussels rarely comes off as remarkable or stunning. But the closer you look at her, the more
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Why Brussels dazzles on a snowy day
It’s been snowing cats and dogs all weekend in Brussels. And it’s showing no signs of stopping. If you want
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How many people in the world have been vaccinated vs. Covid-19 so far?
The world has a long way to go before arming all of its endangered inhabitants against the persisting and mutating
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Belgium looks good in white
When it snows in Belgium, this is how lovely it can get. Dinant, Namur Halle Gate, Brussels Braine-l’Alleud, Walloon Brabant
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Snow finally arrives in Brussels
After weeks of failed snow forecasts in Brussels, the much-awaited drizzle of ice crystals finally fell upon the city today.
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6 surprising benefits of wearing a face mask
2020 changed our way of life in so many unexpected ways. For one, it forced us to wear a face
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