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Corona crisis keeps ten-yearly pageant's Ros Beiaard in its stable

24/5/20 - Today was supposed to be a red letter day for the good people of Dendermonde. After a decade in storage the folkloristic horse Ros Beiaard, carrie...

Sun 24 May 13:52
Camille Liebaert

Culture and Media
Clothing line from Deinze "overwhelmed" by the effect of Crown Princess Elisabeth

Liebaert, a textile company from Deinze, has seen a 100 percent increase in online orders.

Fri 22 May 14:34
Culture and Media
Special outdoor ballet at Middelheim Hospital: "It's like a very big theatre"

Patients and staff at Antwerp's Middelheim Hospital received a special visit, as two members of "Opera Ballet Vlaanderen" made a performance.

Thu 21 May 10:57
Brussels
Belgian Premier dons mouth covering for Keith Haring exhibition

Belgian Premier Sophie Wilmès (Francophone liberal) seized the opportunity to visit the Jacqueline Mesmaeker and Keith Haring exhibitions at the Bozar art ce...

Tue 19 May 14:41
Culture and Media
King Filip enjoys Old Masters’ Collection wearing mouth covering

Now Belgium’s museums are back open Belgium’s royal couple couldn’t wait! King Filip and Queen Mathilde renewed their acquaintance with the permanent collect...

Tue 19 May 14:34
Culture and Media
Belgian museums reopen

Many of Belgium’s museums reopen today. The museums have had to adopt a raft of measures to prevent the spread of corona virus and make your visit safe. Vis...

Tue 19 May 09:36
Nicolas Maeterlinck

Brussels
Zinneke Parade 2020: 'sound cloud' as an alternative

There will be no Zinneke Parade today. Instead, an alternative "vocal edition" is being livestreamed.

Sat 16 May 15:22
Culture and Media
Antwerp Book Fair cancelled

The fair that takes place each year at the beginning of November attracts thousands of visitors from across Flanders and The Netherlands.

Fri 15 May 11:55
Brussels
Manneken Pis to wear a mouth mask on Monday 11 May

Brussels’ most famous son Manneken Pis will show solidarity with the population at large this coming Monday by wearing a mouth mask.

Fri 08 May 15:15
Culture and Media
Laptops for newcomers taking integration courses

Flemish integration minister Bart Somers (liberal) is releasing funds to buy laptops for use by newcomers taking integration courses. The Integration Agency...

Sat 02 May 09:26
Foto: Radio 2

East Flanders
Ghent refuse collectors perform haka

A hundred and fifty Ghent refuse collectors working for the Ivago company gathered on the Saint Peter’s Square in the East Flemish capital today. The refuse...

Tue 28 Apr 16:35
West Flanders
Tourists stranded high and dry in Bruges

A tour of the canals of Bruges. It is one of the highlights of any visit to Flanders’ premier tourist destination. However, the proprietor of one of the bi...

Tue 28 Apr 15:08
(c) Johan Poelmans - klinikartistik.be

Culture and Media
First ever Belgian Livestream Festival to take place on Sunday afternoon

Sunday afternoon’s festival will be the first in Belgium to involve performances by several artists, all of who will be performing from their homes.

Sun 26 Apr 10:40
Red Zebra

West Flanders
“I can’t live in a living room”: can you help?

This song is one of the greatest Belgian Eighties punk hits. Red Zebra singer Peter Slabbynck is still around and wants everybody to stick to measures to st...

Thu 23 Apr 14:31
East Flanders
Van Eyck exhibition abandoned

The prestigious Van Eyck exhibition in Ghent is not being extended. The highlight of the Van Eyck Year is yet another victim of the corona emergency.

Wed 22 Apr 10:19
Culture and Media
Corona provides inspiration for West Flemish gem

Katrien Verfaille has recorded a West Flemish version of ‘Het Dorp’ by Wim Sonneveld or ‘La Montagne’ by Jean Ferrat. In this song entitled ‘Kunnik nemi na...

Tue 21 Apr 16:44
Culture and Media
Window drawings create positive vibes in Ghent

Drawings have appeared on windows across Ghent in recent days. The idea is to cheer cyclists and walkers up in these dark times.

Mon 20 Apr 15:51
Culture and Media
Watch Angèle's performance at the corona fundraiser: "This one is for all the women"

It was a star-studded concert last night, a fundraiser to help staff working for the World Health Organisation worldwide, as they are bearing the brunt of th...

Sun 19 Apr 14:36
Culture and Media
The Rolling Stones, Elton John, Angèle and... Belgian minister in star-studded concert to support WHO staff

The Global Citizen Movement is staging a live broadcast tonight in cooperation with Lady Gaga to support staff working for the World Health Organisation (WHO).

Sat 18 Apr 10:45
BELGA

Culture and Media
When will schools reopen?

Flemish education minister Ben Weyts (nationalist) hopes a date can be agreed next week when a start can be made on reopening schools. On Wednesday the nati...

Thu 16 Apr 15:11