Zhenni Jackson speaking at Plug and Play in Sunnyvale, California, as opAIda develops its connections within the Silicon Valley innovation ecosystem. From Personal Service To Scale Zhenni Jackson’s unconventional journey from luxury beauty and wellness to technology leadership is shaping her vision for AI that delivers practical results while expanding human potential. Z henni Jackson…
A red poppy illustrates the call for volunteers ahead of Belgium’s Poppy Appeal launch in Antwerp on 17 October 2026. Illustrative photograph. Photo by Dirk Pothen Belgium’s Poppy Appeal launches in Antwerp on 17 October, bringing together three Royal British Legion branches and seeking volunteers to sell poppies, support remembrance and help throughout the fundraising…
An installation on display at ULB’s Solvay Brussels School of Economics and Management, where an exhibition marks 160 years of diplomatic relations between Belgium and Japan. Photo by Magda Ehlers Brussels Celebrates Belgium–Japan Ties A Brussels exhibition marks 160 years of Belgium–Japan diplomatic relations, showcasing two installations at ULB and celebrating a shared history of…
A European Union flag flies outside a modern building in Brussels, where EU and UK leaders are scheduled to meet on 20 November 2026. Illustrative photograph. A New Chapter For EU–UK Relations An upcoming Brussels summit will review EU–UK relations, with calls for deeper cooperation on trade, defence and youth mobility, alongside a clear timetable…
Le Cordon Bleu Comes Home A new seven-volume collection, publishing in November, explores classical French techniques and recipes from around the world. A London workshop and lunch will mark its launch. Phaidon and Le Cordon Bleu are bringing the culinary school’s teaching to readers’ kitchens with Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Arts School: Volumes 1–7, a…
The Art Of Individual Surgery Brussels surgeon Dr Gabriele Giunta champions personalised plastic surgery, prioritising safety, natural results and ethical judgement while discussing social media pressures, rising demand and artificial intelligence’s role in surgical planning. T he craft of plastic surgery is arguably widely misunderstood because people often confuse it with cosmetic enhancement alone. Plastic surgery…
Valérie Libert and Gautier Calomne, the Ixelles officials behind the parking initiative. Parking Relief For Ixelles Ixelles offers free temporary parking permits to people whose garages are blocked by public roadworks lasting at least ten working days, easing disruption and preventing additional parking costs during construction. Residents of a busy Brussels suburb whose garages become…
Warm tributes paid to best-selling politician/author Jeffrey Archer has died aged 86, prompting tributes from political colleagues who praised his personality and generosity, as his final novel, Adam and Eve, reached readers following his extraordinary career. A former government minister in the UK has paid glowing tribute to politician and author Jeffrey Archer, describing him…
A Cups Full coffee bag brews directly in hot or cold water without requiring a machine, filter or cafetière. A Better Brew for Life on the Move Katherine Willis founded Cups Full to offer portable specialty coffee bags that brew hot or cold, provide caffeine choices and reduce equipment, queues, mess and waste for modern…
Baku, Azerbaijan, where a new direct air link with Brussels is expected to strengthen European tourism connections. Photo by Zulfugar Karimov Azerbaijan will launch four weekly direct flights between Brussels and Baku in May 2027, aiming to boost tourism, cultural awareness, European connections and international interest in the country. New direct flights from Brussels to…
