The Belgian capital could hardly make a worst first impression, but look beyond the litter, graffiti and high-rises and you’ll be surprised
Brussels’ beloved guinguettes — the pop-up bars and cafés that appear in parks during the spring and summer months — could be under threat this year due to the city’s political deadlock. The Belgian capital still doesn’t have a regional government more than six months after an election, with parties unable to agree on forming a coalition.
The American Airlines jet carrying 64 people including figure skaters collided mid-air with an army Black Hawk helicopter carrying three troops and crashed into the river in Washington DC. Jinna Han,
The consensus was confirmed by four official representatives from the mayor’s committee in Brussels. This is made up of a host of different political parties: Philippe Close (PS), Vincent de Wolf (MR), Benoit Cerexhe (Les Engages), and Olivier Maingin (Ex-Defi).
The airport is managed by the Brussels Airport Company, and it is owned collectively by two investment firms and the Government of Belgium. The Canada-based Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan, which is interestingly enough,
The Ullens built their wealth at a time when Antwerp was the main trading center for colonial goods in Europe. Ships docked there to unload their precious cargoes of spices and sugar, cultivated by slaves, in the city’s warehouses.
DR Congo and multiple UN reports have accused Rwanda of using the conflict as a way of looting Congolese minerals, such as gold and coltan,
Rwanda’s top diplomat accuses Belgium of its own responsibility in Congo crisis and bias against his country - Anadolu Ajansı
"The three plants form the basis for primary colors. They were often combined to make other shades like green, orange, purple, and even black."
Belgium on Wednesday warned its citizens against traveling to DR Congo, as Brussels Airlines scrapped a flight to Kinshasa after violent protests erupted over the conflict rocking the east of the country.
New Belgium coach Rudi Garcia said on Friday that he is hoping to bring back goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois and that Eden Hazard would be given a job with the team.
Minister of Foreign Affairs Badr Abdelatty headed Sunday to the Belgian capital of Brussels to strengthen bilateral relations between Egypt and Belgium in various fields as part of a European tour, the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced.