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…
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…
Photo: Count Henri d’Oultremont, one of the last surviving members of Belgium’s famed Piron Brigade, reflects on war, peace, and history ahead of his 101st birthday in Brussels. WWII Veteran Warns Of History Repeating Belgian WWII veteran Count Henri d’Oultremont, turning 101, warns today’s leaders against repeating pre-war mistakes, urging younger generations to learn from…
Appeal For Help To Repair Vandalised War Graves Belgian war cemeteries have been targeted by organised thieves stealing copper memorial plaques from veterans’ graves, prompting police investigations and appeals for public help restoring damaged memorials. A n appeal has gone out for information and help following a spate of “despicable” thefts from war cemeteries in…
