The Brussels mobility agency has warned of several disruptions at once, and advises motorists to avoid the Brussels Ring Road in the coming weeks. brusselstimes.com/belgium/125784…

The deadline has been extended a second time due to technical difficulties. brusselstimes.com/belgium/127729…

William Neave, son of #AireyNeave, the first British officer to escape from #Colditz Castle, unveiled a plaque today at the #Brussels home of the #DeJongh family, who helped hundreds of #WW2 Allied servicemen escape from behind enemy lines via the #LigneComète

On the evening of Wednesday 20 November 2024, @RSCBelgium welcomes materials scientist and broadcaster Prof Mark Miodownik from University College London to talk about his new book ‘It’s a Gas’ from 19h30 at The British School. More info & registration here: forms.gle/rxwUFPHXMZ88UC….

The Royal British Legion, Brussels Branch annual Service of Remembrance and Commemoration will be held at the beautiful Commonwealth War Graves Cemetery at Heverlee, south of Leuven, on Sunday 10 November 2024 from 10h45.

The service is open to all. More information here: bit.ly/3YhG0fh

What’s on this week: 25 to 31 October thebulletin.be/whats-week-25-…

"This could have profound implications for future public health strategies, especially as we face new variants that could be of concern." brusselstimes.com/belgium/128391…

Fancy some post-Halloween thrills? The Bridge Theatre, Brussels is bringing you a supernatural, dark and edgy comedy that explores the housing crisis, gentrification and homelessness. Radiant Vermin runs from 5 to 23 November at La Tricoterie in St Gilles. More here: bit.ly/3BVaMU2

Why are most gases invisible, odourless and tasteless? Why do some poison us and others make us laugh? On Wednesday 20 November 2024, RSC Belgium welcomes Prof Mark Miodownik to a free talk on his new popular #science book ‘It’s a #Gas’. More here: bit.ly/3BXd7xN

EES, ETIAS, ETA & all that. As the EU’s Entry/ Exit System (EES) is delayed again and some border controls are reintroduced in the EU, we try to make sense of the current and future state of border controls between the UK & the EU. Long(ish) read here: bit.ly/4e2DhfJ

Our latest e-Newsletter is out! You can access a pdf version via the link in this web article: bit.ly/4hHOqFK Enjoy!

The Association Femmes d’Europe has organised two top Christmas events for 2024: their brilliant annual Christmas Bazaar on Saturday 14 December and a Christmas Charity concert on Thursday 19 December.   More information here: bit.ly/48NcLpR

The #StagingPost will be holding a “Close-to-Christmas Show” at GC de Kam, Wezembeek-Oppem on Friday 29 November from 20h00. This cafe-theatre style show will consist of one main act and two supporting groups. Doors will open at 19h30. More here: bit.ly/3AIBCOM

Recently BBCA secretary, Nick Compton, spent a day #volunteering with #Brussels #charity @stcbrussels - find out what he and colleagues did and how you could help here:  bit.ly/3OGpst6 #ServeTheCity

Pensions, energy costs and wage increase: What changes in Belgium on 1 January? brusselstimes.com/belgium/137264…

Snow expected in Brussels this week as temperatures drop again brusselstimes.com/belgium/137992…

National strike: 'Significant disruptions' on Brussels public transport on Monday brusselstimes.com/brussels/13812…

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The Staging Post is holding a “New Year Bash" at GCdeKam, Wezembeek-Oppem on Saturday 18 January from 19h45. This cafe-theatre style show will feature three musical acts – and there is plenty of space for dancing! More information below and here: bit.ly/423YPGx

On Saturday 18 January the Brussels Evensong choir performs at Holy Trinity Brussels from 17h00 and on Sunday 19 January the choir is performing at the Chapel of St Martha & St Mary, Justus Lipsius college in Leuven from 18h30. All are welcome. More info: bit.ly/4hhoz6N