This Is Not Europe - 120 Press Cartoons
A new exhibition in Mons looks at some of the big issues facing Europe today - as seen by 52 newspaper cartoonists from 29 countries. Richard Harris speaks with Russian cartoonist Zlatkovsky, French cartoonist Plantu and British-French-Australian cartoonist Nicolas Vadot, who is the curator of the exhibition. www.monsmemorialmuseum.mons.be’
3m Feb 22, 2016
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Surviving an EU summit in Brussels: A journalist's guide
It's been a long slog for journalists covering David Cameron's negotiations at an EU summit in Brussels. What's the atmosphere like in the press room? Is there enough coffee? How do you survive the long nights of waiting? Owen Stafford asked fellow journalists for their tips and experiences.
3m Feb 20, 2016
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Fukko: A charity concert for Japan
March 11th will be the 5th anniversary of the Japanese earthquake and tsunami which triggered the Fukushima disaster. Every year since then, a charity concert called "Fukko" (Japanese for 'reconstruction') has been organised here in Brussels. The event's founder is Japanese violinist Yuzuko Horigome. She explains more about the fundraising event.Fukko at Flagey, 11th March, 8pm. www.fukkojapan.be’
3m Feb 17, 2016
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Discovering new Belgian music at Trix in Antwerp
For the past eight years, Antwerp music venue Trix has been known as one of the go-to places to see up-and-coming Belgian music talent. They hold an annual music festival called We Are Open, with the aim of helping lesser-known bands take the final step and try to gain a whole new audience. Our reporter Graham Eyre spoke to event organiser Frederik Bastiansen.
2m Feb 16, 2016
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Newcomer diary: Jennifer Rankin (UK)
Jennifer Rankin is the new Brussels correspondent for The Guardian newspaper. She's lived in Brussels before, but is now back again and has noticed some changes since she was last here.
3m Feb 14, 2016
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Meetsies: Make new friends over a home-cooked meal
If you're new to Brussels and don't speak the local languages but want to meet people, Meetsies, which combines meeting people with great food might be what you have been looking for. Richard Harris finds out what it's all about with organizers Ségo Martin and Zoë King. If you want to participate as either a cook or a diner: www.meetsies.com
3m Feb 14, 2016
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Gaelic Games in Brussels
There's a thriving Gaelic Games community (playing Irish football and hurling) here in Brussels. They meet twice a week at the VUB campus, attracting not just Irish people (even Belgians!). The new season gets under way this week and they're always keen to meet new members. What's it all about? Our reporter Owen Stafford spoke to those involved.More info: http://www.belgiumGAA.be
2m Feb 14, 2016
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Inside the world's only "Museum of Capitalism"
The itinerant Museum of Capitalism, a fascinating reflection on how best to organise society, is back in Brussels, this time in the Fifties utopian Cité Modèle in Laken. Richard Harris speaks with collective member Samuel Hus about the project. Open until 30 June.http://www.museeducapitalisme.org
3m Feb 13, 2016
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Pop Art in Belgium
ING’s latest show, Pop Art in Belgium, is a remarkable assemblage of over 140 Pop Art masterpieces, both American and Belgian. And you can star in your own Pop Art photo montage! Curator Patricia De Peuter speaks with Richard Harris about the highlights of the show and the close connections between American pop art and Belgium. The show is closing soon, February 14th. Don't miss it!www.ing.be/art
3m Feb 11, 2016
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Meet Brussels expat band Tigers of Eden
Proof that Brussels is a melting pot of nationalities and cultures can be found in a local rock band called Tigers of Eden. Despite coming together in Brussels, none of the members are actually Belgian, hailing instead from different corners of the globe. Now becoming a regular feature on the buzzing Brussels pub scene, they didn't just form to jam on weekends and play the occasional gig. They ...
3m Feb 09, 2016
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Citizenship and voting rights: is now the time to become Belgian?
More and more Europeans living in Brussels are becoming Belgian citizens. Richard Harris speaks with Fanny Silva of Objectif and Tom Huddleston of Migration Policy Group about all the ins and outs of the process. Objectif can be found at Rue du Canal 2 in Brussels. Their website www.allrights.be is limited to Dutch and French but appointments are possible in English.
3m Feb 08, 2016
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Chinese New Year in Brussels
After over a century of Chinese presence in Belgium, for the first time the Chinese New Year celebrations are on the city's official calendar. The event took over the center of Brussels with many different performances and a parade. During the festivities Richard Harris caught up with Chinese Ambassador Qu Xing, Chinese Embassy Press Officer Wang Zhou and spectators from near and far. The celeb...
3m Feb 07, 2016
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Combining influences at the Salon du Chocolat in Brussels
At the Salon du Chocolat, Euphrasie Mbamba, Cameroonian expat living in Belgium talks with Richard Harris about how she is combining her African roots with her Belgian life to create unique chocolate for our delectation.http://brussels.salon-du-chocolat.comhttp://www.sigoji.be#chocolate #brussels #belgium
3m Feb 05, 2016
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Franglais comedian Paul Taylor on his viral video 'La Bise'
Paul Taylor became an overnight YouTube success when his video 'La Bise' attracted 2 million views. In it he explains why the tradition of kissing people hello and goodbye is confusing and scary for expats. How many kisses, which cheek? We speak to him about the success of his video ahead of a gig in Brussels on Tuesday.#france,#brussels,#comedy
3m Feb 05, 2016
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UK-EU referendum: British expats urged to register to vote
There are an estimated 31,000 Brits living in Belgium. The UK will be holding a referendum in the near future on whether to stay in the EU. A campaign launched this week aims to encourage as many UK expats as possible to register to vote. Alan Campbell, from the British embassy in Brussels, explains how it works.#politics,#expats,#europe
2m Feb 04, 2016
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'It's supposed to be irresponsible': Tommy Tiernan in Brussels
Brussels attracts some big names in international comedy. Tommy Tiernan is one of Ireland's funniest performers. Unpredictable, surreal and at times controversial... you can catch him at Bozar on Sunday night. He spoke to us over the phone from Dublin.
3m Feb 03, 2016
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Newcomer diary: Aleksandar Kostadinov (Croatia)
Croatia is the newest member of the European Union - and Aleksandar Kostadinov has been in Brussels for just four weeks. He's a Croatian TV producer (The Voice, Eurovision Song Contest) and a music journalist. So how is he (and his family) finding life in Brussels? And what problems have they encountered?
3m Feb 03, 2016
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Coming World Remember Me: an art project for WW1 centenary
During the week of 1-5 February, The British School of Brussels (BSB) will participate in ‘Coming World Remember Me’, a public art project commemorating the centenary of World War I. The aim of this ambitious project is to make 600,000 clay models, each representing a life lost in Belgium during the war. BSB hopes to contribute more than 800 clay models made by students, staff and parents, whic...
3m Jan 30, 2016
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Pool is Cool - the campaign for an outdoor Brussels swimming pool
Since 1978 there has been no outdoor public pool in Brussels. The Pool is Cool collective thinks it's time to get the process going from the bottom up. Lien Nauwelaerts, Jorg De Vriese and Louisa Vermoere talked with Richard Harris about how Pool is Cool will accomplish this. Their first goal: a temporary outdoor pool built in time for this summer.More information: www.pooliscool.org or visit t...
3m Jan 30, 2016
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Politico EU Studies Fair 2016
Have you dreamt of getting a job working for the EU? Every year thousands of people arrive in Brussels to do just that. Politico are organising a big event on Saturday 6 February to help you find the right course, get qualified and start your career. We visited the offices of Politico to speak to one of the event's organisers, Simon Taylor.#europe #careers #education
3m Jan 29, 2016
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The Brussels Beer Project
The Brussels Beer Project are holding their latest "beer for life" crowdfunding campaign until Sunday 31 January. The concept is a big success with expats: 15 nationalities have got involved so far. One of the founders is Frenchman Sébastien Morvan who quit his finance job in the City of London to run a brewery. We hear his story.
3m Jan 27, 2016
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The Foodie Guide to Brussels
Brussels is "Europe's undiscovered foodie Mecca". That's according to Alison Cornford-Matheson, a Canadian who's just published "The Foodie Guide To Brussels" full of useful tips and addresses around the city. More info: http://cheeseweb.eu/foodie-guide-brussels-local-tips-restaurants-shops-hotels-activities/#food #brussels #belgium #travel
3m Jan 26, 2016
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Abandoman - Irish improv comedy hip-hop
Described as "genius", "dazzling" and "mind-blowing", Rob Broderick is in Brussels on 26 January at the TTO theatre with his award-winning improv hip-hop show "Abandoman". More info: www.ffact.be#comedy #hiphop
3m Jan 26, 2016
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