A non-binding letter of intent signed today by Merlin Entertainments, Wallonia and the Federal Government indicates that the theme park will be built on the former industrial site of construction machinery builder Caterpillar in Gosselies. It is estimated that the amusement park will cost between €370 and €400 million, of which Wallonia will contribute €100 …
A march to the European Quarter has been planned by taxi federations across the continent, demanding politicians act on findings from the Uber Files, which show how Uber manipulated national laws in favor of its platform. The march will begin at the North Station in Brussels. There will be a demonstration at 10:00 on 8 …
More than 700 rail passengers who hoped to reach Paris on Friday evening had a memorable night. As a result, they were forced to spend the night on a Thalys high-speed train at Brussels South Station. After a high-speed train collided with an animal that strayed onto the track, Thalys services were disrupted throughout Friday …
On Monday evening, three young women tramped part of the Flower Carpet on Brussels’ central market square, the Grote Markt. An anonymous protest group in Brussels unfurled a banner in front of the Flower Carpet around 5:50pm. In the banner, it was written, “Capitalists ruin our world, revolt now”. In addition to protesting capitalism, the …
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As people adjust to the changing traffic situation, the Good Move circulation plan changes in the City of Brussels, which took effect on Tuesday. This has caused many traffic jams on the small ring road. Despite the fact that no significant changes have been made to the traffic plan in the first few days, and …
The narrow gate opposite Ostend’s abandoned swimming pool is almost never noticed. Elie Laine, a French landscape architect, designed a walled garden for King Léopold II in 1903. Currently, it is an overgrown site with stone vases and four cast iron statues that are copies of originals in Versailles’ gardens. There is, however, a further …
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With abandoned factories and derelict buildings, Charleroi in Belgium certainly looks like the world’s ugliest city. Located south of Brussels, the city used to be a major industrial hub that specialized in coal mining. However, after World War II, the market declined sharply, leaving its factories abandoned. De Volkskrant branded it “the ugliest city in …
An annual assessment published Thursday by Belgium’s coordinating body for threat analysis (OCAM) found there were 218 terrorist and extremist threats last year. Reports indicate that in 2021, the overall threat level remained medium throughout the year. One-third of threats were considered medium-level, and over 50 percent were considered low-level. A very serious and imminent …
‘Brussels in Bloom,’ a floral trail through the city center, is currently open to the public until 15 August. The walking path, starting from Grand Place which takes around 25 minutes to walk, will bring travelers to streets in the center of town to discover a variety of floral masterpieces by Belgian designers. Consisting of …