Inspired by Manhattan’s famous landmarks, Manhattn’s burgers bring American character and Belgian craftsmanship together in every bite. The Brothers Behind Manhattn’s From Brussels to Paris, brothers Jerome and Philippe Vandermeule have transformed New York-inspired burgers into a thriving Belgian restaurant brand, combining premium ingredients, distinctive design and warm hospitality with ambition. Taking a bite of…
Les Perles Rouges puts worker ownership at the centre of domestic service. Domestic Workers Take Charge Nine domestic workers in Brussels are launching a cooperative agency, aiming to improve working conditions through shared ownership, training and fairer pay, with operations planned to begin in January 2027. Price hikes, reforms, protests, market consolidation—Belgium’s “titres-services” (subsidized domestic…
Think Belgium and things like Manneken Pis, trappist beer and les frites may spring to mind. There is, of course, also chocolate, probably the most iconic of Belgian products. One of the country’s finest and best-known chocolate makers is Leonidas (which ironically has Greek connections) and it has just marked a highly significant milestone in…
Hong Kong pro-democracy publisher Jimmy Lai is among the recipients of awards named after former UK PM Margaret Thatcher. Lai is a 78-year-old British citizen, billionaire and founder of the pro-democracy newspaper Apple Daily. He was arrested in 2020 under Beijing’s National Security Law and has been held in solitary confinement in Stanley Prison. In…
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…
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…
