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Belgiums Surging Property Prices: Eurostat Data Reveals Trends
Belgium’s property prices up by 3.1% in Q1 2024 as per Eurostat. It’s not the highest rise, but still significant in the market
Bouldering Boom: Belgiums Largest Center to Open in Ghent!
New bouldering center opening in Ghent, Belgium, in an old factory building with 200 climbing courses
Belgium Breaks Rainfall Record: Ninth Month of Excessive Rainfall!
June in Belgium set a record for consecutive wet months. July is forecasted to continue the trend after 119 years.
Chaos in Brussels: Thunderstorm Causes Havoc During Evening Rush
A brief yet intense thunderstorm drenched Brussels, flooding key tunnels and roads, creating chaos before the evening rush
Brussels Weather Alert: Parks Closed Due to Thunderstorm Risk
Brussels Environment closes public access to parks, nature reserves, and forests, like Sonian Forest, from 17:00
Brussels Central Station Stabbing: Four Minors Apprehended
Four minors detained for a fight at Brussels Central Station involving a stabbing incident. Victim hospitalized in critical.
Bartender from Brussels Wins Best Bartender of Belgium
Larry Godefroid of Chemistry &; Botanic’s in Brussels named Best Bartender of Belgium at the 61st National Union of Belgium’s Bartenders
Brussels Car-Free Sunday: Europes Largest Car-Free Zone
Brussels hosts Car-Free Sunday in September, turning the Capital Region into Europe’s largest car-free zone
Fate Sealed: Belgiums Red Devils Out of Euro Championship after 1-0 Loss to France
Belgium’s Red Devils exited Euro Football Championship losing to France 1-0.
Etterbeek Shooting Leaves One Person Injured
One person was injured in a shooting that took place near the Chasse junction in Etterbeek, a municipality in the east of Brussels
Belgiums July Updates: New Rules, Name Changes, and More!
July in Belgium welcomes new rules and regulations
Belgium Summer Sales: Biggest Discounts in Years Await Shoppers!
Starting July 1, Belgium kicks off its month-long summer sales. With declining sales, expect more stores to offer bigger discounts.
Belgian Restaurants can Refuse Splitting Bills
Restaurant owners may ask their customers to pay the whole bill at once, but they must communicate this clearly on the menu or verbally in advance
Belgiums Inflation Surge: Energy Prices and Consumer Impact
Belgium’s inflation climbed to 3.74% in June, up from 3.36% in May
The Hindu Temple Project : June 25th Meeting Update
An inaugural meeting was held on June 25th, 2024, at Zaventem. Approximately 35 enthusiastic volunteers attended the meeting, eager to contribute their time and skills.
Tax Filing in Belgium: Deadlines, Numbers, and Consequences
In Belgium, 7.4M tax returns due by July 15 online. Late filings face penalties between €50 and €1,250
Railway Revamp Alert: Brussels to France High-Speed Line Upgrade
High-speed train service between Brussels and France will be halted from 12 to 29 August for upgrades
Google Translates Mega Language Update: 110 New Additions!
Google Translate has expanded its service to include around 110 new languages and dialects, now supporting approximately 200 in total including Limburgish
Gilded Ride: Eurostars Golden Train for Paris Olympics Ahead
Eurostar unveiled the “Golden Train” for Belgian athletes heading to the Paris Olympic Games
Metas AI Launch Delayed in EU: Privacy Concerns Spark Backlash
Meta delays AI program launch in EU due to privacy concerns, receiving complaints on user data misuse in several Member