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Marta studied Political Science and Media & Journalism at the Catholic University of Portugal (UCP) and has developed her journalistic career working for the Portuguese newspapers Diário de Notícias, Correio da Manhā and media outlets in Brussels. She is a reporter for Travel Tomorrow, and is also engaged in delivering communications services and EU policy research for different consultancies in Brussels. A former Blue Book trainee of the European Commission, Marta has a keen interest in EU and global affairs, and experience in reporting and interpreting information. Whenever she can, Marta loves traveling, exploring nature and learning about regenerative agriculture. She is also quite enthusiastic about space ventures and the cosmos.

22 June 2022

Brussels Airlines to strike between 23-25 June

After the national strike that prevented all flights from departing from Zaventem Airport, in Brussels, Brussels Airlines announced another strike on 23, 24 and 25 June, […]
21 June 2022

Why you should visit Mechelen this Summer

Situated between Brussels and Antwerp, Mechelen is arguably the hidden gem of Flanders. It’s a historic city, encircled by lakes and winding rivers and charming villages […]
21 June 2022

Open-air cinema screenings to be held across Brussels from 1 to 15 July

The next edition of the free open-air film festival, “Bruxelles fait son cinéma”, will take place from July 1 to 15 at several sites around the […]
20 June 2022

Brussels Airport cancels all departing flights on June 20

No flights will depart from Brussels Airport today, June 20, due to a national strike. Yesterday, the airport was expecting waiting times up to 8 hours […]
16 June 2022

Brussels Airport advises passengers to reschedule their flights due to strike on June 20

Due to the announced strike of a large number of the security personnel of G4S on June 20, Brussels Airport foresees heavy disruption on its operations. […]
15 June 2022

Napoleon and Wellington set to lock horns again at Battle of Waterloo re-enactment

Known throughout the world, the Battle of Waterloo shook Europe in 1815. After a two year absence, the traditional reconstruction of the Battle of Waterloo is back. […]
15 June 2022

Belgium’s Paradise City Festival set to become one of the greenest festivals in the world

This year the electronic music festival Paradise City in Perk, a few miles outside of Brussels, will be offering night train services to visitors so that […]
15 June 2022

Green refreshing spots in Leuven

Leuven is known for its stunning medieval squares, great shopping and for KU Leuven, its world-leading university (Big Bang Theory, anyone?), but it’s also blessed with […]
14 June 2022

Brussels Terrasse O² becomes the largest open-air coworking in Belgium

How and where we work has changed a lot over the years. A few decades ago, each and every one of us who had a job […]
13 June 2022

Why are trains to Brussels Airport so expensive?

There are two public transport options to reach Brussels Airport from the city. One is the number 12 bus, which takes about an hour, and in […]
13 June 2022

Brussels Airport security staff to strike on Monday 20 June

Further strikes will hit Brussels Airport in Zaventem starting on Monday June 20, paralyzing the airport’s operations. This time, security officers working for G4S at Zaventem […]
9 June 2022

Brussels Flower Carpet returns this summer for its 50th anniversary

The traditional Flower Carpet is back this year at Brussels’ Grand Place to the delight of thousands of visitors. The 22nd edition will take place from […]
9 June 2022

Belgium’s first ‘turbo traffic square’ inaugurated near Ghent

Belgium’s first “turbo square” has been inaugurated outside of Ghent, as reported by Belgian news outlet VRT. The turbo square is like a roundabout except that […]
9 June 2022

Brussels Airlines cancels 148 flights this summer

Brussels Airlines is cancelling 148 flights from this summer in an attempt to ease the workload for staff members. “Our staff has expressed concern that the […]
8 June 2022

A Belgian company makes luxury tents so you can organize a staycation in your garden

Going on a holiday is great, we all agree. It’s the perfect way to disconnect, to relax, to discover new things in life. Yet sometimes, especially […]
8 June 2022

Free water fountains now available at Brussels Airport

There are now free water fountains at Brussels Airport after the activist group “Free Tap Water In Belgium” conducted an intensive campaigned aimed at the reduction […]