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Across the Atlantic in 6.5 Metres, a Belgian Sailor Chases Another Record
Racing The Atlantic Belgian sailor Quentin Debois is preparing to race solo from New York to England in a Mini 6.50, chasing a North Atlantic record of 17 days and nine hours. Belgian sailor Quentin Debois hopes to make waves in yet another world record attempt. He is already the first Belgian to set the…
London’s Bombolone Doughnuts Earns Double Success at Great Taste Awards 2026
Photo: The award-winning Vanilla Bombolone earned a prestigious two-star Great Taste Award. London Bakery Wins Double Great Taste Honour Italian-inspired bakery Bombolone Doughnuts has added two accolades to its growing list of achievements after being recognised at the Great Taste Awards 2026. The London café received a 2-Star Great Taste Award for its Vanilla Bombolone,…
A Belgian Zoo Gives the Northern Lapwing a Fighting Chance
Saving Belgium’s Lapwings A pioneering conservation project at ZOO Planckendael rescues vulnerable Northern Lapwing eggs from farmland, incubates them safely and releases young birds while helping restore habitats essential to their long-term survival. A Belgian zoo is doing its bit to help save a bird species threatened with extinction. Once a familiar sight in Belgian…
App offers chance to explore – and keep fit
A retired telecoms worker from Belgium is among those behind an innovative smartphone app that aims to keep you fit and discover “hidden gems” all over the world. Philippe Pleckspaen helped launch “Jooks”, an application that helps you navigate your way around a locality, spotlighting places of interest. The idea is that users do this…
Roberta Metsola Says Europeans See the EU as a Beacon of Stability in an Uncertain World
Majority Think EU Is A “Place Of Stability In A Troubled World” The interview highlights growing European confidence in the EU as a source of stability, peace and security, while economic concerns, rising living costs and expectations for stronger leadership continue increasing. While economic concerns grow, Europeans value the peaceful, protective and cooperative nature of…
Riff Takes Sustainable Snacking To European Finals
Lucie Campbell from Harper Adams University showcases its upcycled, high-fibre snack bars ahead of representing the UK at the European Young Enterprise Finals. Young Entrepreneurs Rescue Fruit Waste A team of student entrepreneurs from Harper Adams University will represent the UK at the European finals of the Young Enterprise competition in early July with their…
Friends Honour Ovarian Cancer Victim With 200-Mile Walk Across Greater Manchester
Stepping out….for a good cause Fifteen walkers completed the 200-mile Greater Manchester Ringway in 15 days, raising more than £22,000 for Cancer Research UK while honouring Jen Jackson’s memory and supporting ovarian cancer awareness. A bunch of chums have completed a charity walk for a “deeply personal fundraising challenge” – enduring gruelling conditions in the process….
Belgium’s Top Bartenders Earn World Championship Berths With Winning Performances
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 Cathedral’s Organ Festival Brings Global Talent And Timeless Music To Summer Audiences
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 Launches Ambitious Cultural Programme Across Europe to Mark EU Council Presidency
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…