By Martin Banks Brussels’ annual Eat Festival will take place later this month (September 26 to 29) at the city’s Gare Maritime de Tour & Taxis. For the much-awaited 2024 edition, Eat Festival has reinvented its concept by offering an “accessible and hassle-free gastronomic experience”, in the form of 3 or 5 course menus. Every […]
By Martin Banks Calling all comic fans: the hugely popular BD Comic Strip Festival is coming to the Gare Maritime at Tour & Taxis in Brussels from 6 to 8 September. This new edition’s programme includes exhibitions, meetings, book signings, and activities for everyone including the manga space and the giant balloons. This major Brussels […]
By Martin Banks Establishments wishing to participate in the 2024 edition of the Best Shrimp Croquette in Brussels competition have been submitting their applications since 25 July. Registration are now closed, which means we know the 17 candidates who will be competing for the coveted prize. This year, the organisers have decided to appoint the […]
Interview by Vassilios Nicolaos Vitsilogiannis (IG: @vassiliosvitsilogiannis) Stan (Stratos) Antipariotis is a prominent Greek singer and songwriter born on August 1, 1987, in Athens, Greece. He hails from the picturesque island of Paros, where he began his artistic journey. Stan, widely known by his stage name, first made his mark in the music […]
By Martin Banks The cities of Brussels and Milan are forging ever closer connections – and helping to raise each other’s cultural profile in the process. A key step in this has been the opening of the very first Brussels House in Milan’s new Porta Nuova district. This aims to showcase the Belgian capital in […]
Interview by Vassilios Nicolaos Vitsilogiannis (IG: @vassiliosvitsilogiannis) Marianna Masadi is a talented German-Greek singer known for her vibrant musical style that embodies the spirit of both her heritage and modernity. Growing up in a lively Greek community near Stuttgart, she developed a deep connection to her roots, regularly visiting Greece and immersing herself […]
By Martin Banks It’s that time of year again: the quest to find the best shrimp croquettes in Belgium. This has become an annual competition for what is called the “little superstar of Belgian gastronomy.” From now until 20 August culinary establishments wishing to take part in the 5th edition of the competition to find […]
In 2013, Michael Odell, along with brothers Max and Paul Ekwall, founded Ocean Bus with an ambitious goal: to introduce Scandinavia’s first amphibious bus. Following numerous meetings with authorities, inspection bodies, and stakeholders, their vision came to fruition. In August 2014, Ocean Bus made its maiden voyage on Royal Djurgården in Stockholm. The amphibious bus, […]
On the 13th and 14th of July at 18:00 switch on Thraki Net to watch “With Fenia” TV show which will showcaseall the beauties of Lemnos island. Don’t miss it! You will watch: 1) A general tour of Hephaestus’ island, Lemnos 2) Visits to places rich in mythology, such as the Cabeiri Mysteries and […]
Interview by Vassilios Nicolaos Vitsilogiannis (IG: @vassiliosvitsilogiannis) Elli Iliadou is an accomplished artist whose evocative pictures capture the essence of places and situations, drawing profound inspiration from the beauty of Greece. Her work, celebrated for its vivid portrayal of Greek landscapes and cultural moments, has garnered admiration and sparked a deep appreciation for […]
