Brussels suspends 5G plan
A Belgian government minister has announced the suspension of plans to provide 5G wireless internet access throughout the Belgian capital
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Lifestyle
The Nutriscore system now has a legal basis in Belgium
Five letters and five colours can now inform you about the nutritional quality of the food you buy. Outgoing Minister
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Belgian researchers discover why a drug to treat alcoholism could fight cancer
Belgian researchers have discovered why a molecule (disulfiram) used for 60 years to treat alcoholism could also prevent the development
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Skin cancer on the rise in Belgium: New campaign launched to raise awareness
“The fight against skin cancer … begins in your head”: the 21st Melanoma Prevention Campaign is drawing attention to the
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Brussels-born Ingrid Daubechies wins L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science Award
On 14 March 2019, mathematician and physicist Ingrid Daubechies received the L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science Award. This exceptional scientist
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Transkids: a foundation supporting transgender children and their families
Transkids, the first Belgian French-speaking foundation dedicated to supporting transgender children and their parents, has just been set up. Transgender
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16 additional canteens to receive ‘Good Food’ label in Brussels
The ‘Good Food’ label, a designation bestowed upon canteens that promote healthy and sustainable menus, has been awarded to 16
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Earth Hour at the Grand-Place and Atomium #Connect2Earth
On Saturday 30 March 2019, the City of Brussels will participate again in the Earth Hour event of the World
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Belgian researchers produce hydrogen using solar panels
A team from the KU Leuven have made a promising technological breakthrough. They have designed a solar panel that produces
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Two new communal bicycle routes completed in Schaerbeek
Two new communal bicycle routes have been opened to the public in Schaerbeek. The first route connects Josaphat Park and
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