Claude Remacle and Kristof Vandenabeele celebrate after winning Belgium’s national bartending championships, securing places at the 2026 World Cocktail Championship in Macau. Photo courtesy of Belgian Bartenders’ Union. Serving up success for Belgium Belgium crowned Claude Remacle and Kristof Vandenabeele national bartending champions, earning them places at the 2026 World Cocktail Championship in Macau after…
Brussels Organ Festival Returns The Cathedral of St. Michael and St. Gudula in Brussels will host its 14th summer organ festival, featuring acclaimed international organists performing diverse programs from July 28 to September 1. The 14th organ festival, organized by “Ars in Cathedrali” at the Cathedral of St. Michael and St. Gudula in Brussels, is…
Ireland Unveils Cultúr 2026 Ireland has launched Cultúr 2026, a cultural programme featuring more than 25 events in Belgium and over 400 projects across Europe, celebrating Irish arts, music, literature, and creativity during its EU Presidency. A programme of more than 25 Irish focused cultural events throughout Belgium will mark Ireland’s Presidency of the Council…
Emirates Boosts Dubai Summer Escapes Emirates is offering complimentary JW Marriott Marquis stays, over 600 My Emirates Pass discounts, flexible booking options, and exclusive summer experiences for travellers visiting or stopping over in Dubai. Here’s an offer not to be missed this summer. Emirates is kickstarting the annual holidays with exclusive offers for passengers travelling…
Photo: Manager of butcher shop Peter Cain. Photo by Else Kvist Is the ‘King of the North’ on course to topple the Prime Minister of the UK? Andy Burnham contests a tightly fought British by-election in northern England, challenging Reform UK amid voter frustration, Labour struggles, and speculation about national leadership implications and future government…
Photo: An Emirates aircraft prepares for departure as the airline unveils a pioneering travel insurance package featuring conflict-related protection and enhanced disruption support. Photo courtesy of Emirates. Emirates Adds Conflict Travel Cover Emirates has introduced an industry-first travel insurance package covering conflict-related disruptions, medical expenses, flight rebooking, hotel accommodation, and extended support, offering passengers greater…
Photo: Veterans, military personnel, diplomats, and community members gather at Evere Commonwealth War Graves Cemetery in Brussels during the Royal British Legion’s annual Act of Remembrance honoring Allied war heroes. Photo credics:.George Thompson : Imperial War Museums, Robert Melot, Dennis Abbott. Brussels Town Cemetery (CWGC) Brussels Remembers Allied Heroes The Royal British Legion’s annual Act…
Marc Declerck speaks at the launch of the Gault & Millau Belgian Wine Guide 2026 in Brussels, celebrating Belgium’s record-breaking wine industry growth. Photo: Gault & Millau Going down a treat … that’s wine from Belgium Belgium’s wine industry achieved a record 4.3 million litres in 2025. Gault & Millau’s new wine guide highlights growing…
Photo: Wooden eco-lodges at Le Hameau De La Semois overlook the scenic Semois River in Belgium’s Ardennes, promoting sustainable and accessible tourism. Flying the flag for sustainability…. and social tourism Le Hameau De La Semois, a new eco-village in Belgium’s Ardennes, combines sustainable tourism, affordable holidays, local partnerships, and outdoor experiences, creating an environmentally conscious…
PHOTO: Marie-Antoinette Maupertuis welcomes the European Union’s first-ever Islands Strategy, describing it as a historic milestone for island and coastal communities. Photo credit: European Commission EU Unveils “Historic” New Islands Strategy The European Union introduced its first dedicated strategies for islands and coastal communities, aiming to boost connectivity, sustainability, economic growth, climate resilience, and long-term…
