Six of the best for the festive season
By Martin Banks You might be craving for Christmas and its comforts.
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November 10, 2025 Belgium to strengthen airspace security following multiple drones incursions
The country’s defence minister said the National Airspace Security Centre aims to be made operational from 1 January 2026.
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EUROPE
June 18, 2025 Celebrating the skill, passion, and creativity of mixologists
By Martin Banks Bartenders from across Belgium – and around the world – gathered at the weekend in Anderlecht, Brussels for the National Cocktail Championships. Claude Remacle-Laborie, from Genval and freelance bartender at Plaisirs Symples claimed the prestigious title of Best Bartender of Belgium. Held at the Horeca Forma BePro training centre and organised by the Union of Belgium’s Bartenders […]
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June 17, 2025 In search of Belgium’s best bartenders
By Martin Banks They came from far and wide…..all seeking to be crowned the best bar person in Belgium.
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EUROPE
June 4, 2025 In praise of Belgium’s growing influence on world wine sector
By Martin Banks Belgian viticulture continues to grow.
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CULTURE
May 15, 2025 New quality wine label launched in Belgium
The Belgian wine sector is joining forces to launch BelBul: the first official quality label for sparkling wines produced on Belgian soil.
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EUROPE
February 2, 2025 Belgium gets new nationalist-led government
Five Belgian parties reached a coalition deal on Friday to form a new government led by Flemish conservative Bart De Wever (ECR), after more than seven months of tortuous negotiations, AFP reports.
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December 2, 2024 A “Top 10” of things to do and see this Christmas in Belgium
By Martin Banks Christmas is coming so what better time of the year to get out and enjoy some festive fun in Brussels (and Belgium).
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October 29, 2024 Lights show promises to bring some winter cheer
By Martin Banks Fancy brightening up those upcoming dark winter nights?
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October 15, 2024 Appeal launched to help identify missing women
By Martin Banks An international campaign to solve the mystery of scores of missing women in Belgium and mainland Europe is being stepped up.
