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Deborah O’Donoghue is a British-Irish writer who has lived in the UK, France and Belgium. She has travelled all over the world and worked in car body repairs, in the best fish ‘n’ chip shop in Brighton, and been a gopher in a comedy club, as well as a teacher. She’s a past winner of the Commonwealth Broadcasting Association Short Story Prize. Her début novel, Sea of Bones, was published by Legend Press in 2019 and comes out in Germany in 2021. Follow Deborah on Twitter and Instagram.

16 September 2021

A walk all around Brussels – the Promenade Verte

They say a person’s character can be judged by how they treat the vulnerable and less fortunate. In the same way, perhaps a city can best […]
14 September 2021

Meet the new kid on the block: 5-star Juliana Hotel Brussels

Juliana Hotel Brussels is the new 5-star hotel in the heart of the Belgian capital. It has been recently inaugurated by Philippe Close, Brussels’ Mayor, and […]
14 September 2021

Brussels Airport tests use of drones to chase away birds from runways

Brussels Airport and skeyes continue to explore the possible uses of drones for bird control at the airport. To that effect, the airport has been conducting […]
14 September 2021

Doctors in Brussels may now prescribe museum visits to help alleviate Covid fatigue and stress

Doctors in Brussels will now be able to prescribe museum visits to rebuild mental health in the Belgian capital. The initiative is part of a three-month […]
13 September 2021

Emirates’ Brussels-Dubai route shows positive signs despite Covid-19

Despite the pandemic, Belgian managing authorities of Emirates airline declared that the Brussels-Dubai route operated by the carrier has been very profitable since last winter. In […]
10 September 2021

What would 1900s Ghent look like in color?

Nearly all images of old times are in black and white, especially those from the early twentieth century? How would cities and people look if we […]
8 September 2021

Will it be possible to keep our gym routines in the ‘new reality’?

Take a moment to look at your life, the routines that you have now and you didn’t use to. The ones that you no longer have. […]
7 September 2021

Tintin will fly with Brussels Airlines for other 5 years

Rackham, still one of the most photographed aeroplanes in the world, will be part of the Brussels Airlines fleet until 2026. As Rackham reached its repainting […]
7 September 2021

6 spots to enjoy a drink in Brussels

If you’re in Brussels and are looking for a place to have a glass of wine or a cocktail with friends, keep reading… There are quite […]
6 September 2021

Summer tourism in Brussels doomed by the pandemic and heavy rains

Summer in Brussels has been an absolute disgrace, scaring experts in the tourism sector. The pandemic’s knock-off effects together with the wettest summer ever recorded is […]
6 September 2021

Small and large events: What are the rules in Brussels?

On September 1, Belgium lifted several Covid-19 restrictions. But the Brussels Capital Region has not implemented the same relaxations that came into effect last Wednesday in […]
3 September 2021

The royal sparkle of the capital of Europe – visiting the Royal Palace in Brussels

When in Brussels, one of the first places to visit is definitely the Royal Palace – the grandiose building in the center of the city with […]
1 September 2021

16 cultural events you can’t miss in Brussels this fall

This year, contemporary art will bring the new cultural season to life once more. As from September, several large-scale exhibitions are showcasing a varied program. The […]
31 August 2021

Stricter rules for Brussels hospitality sector to be extended until 30 September

Starting from tomorrow, Flanders and Wallonia will lift almost all Covid-19 rules in the hospitality sector. But the Brussels-Capital Region has decided to keep the current […]
26 August 2021

Public library in Mechelen among the top 5 in the world

The Predikheren library in Mechelen, Belgium, narrowly missed out on winning the award for best library in the world on August 19, 2021. From no fewer […]
25 August 2021

Belgian biomedical start-up finds Llama antibodies can blunt Covid variants

A Belgian biomedical start-up has found that llama antibodies can blunt Covid variants and could therefore have a role in the global fight against Covid-19, reports […]