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30 December 2020

In 2020 Manneken-Pis celebrated 400 years

From 16 October 2019 to 15 May 2020, the City of Brussels celebrated the 400th anniversary of Manneken-Pis. Already in the 15th century, Manneken-Pis played an […]
30 December 2020

2020 Movies that didn’t make it to the big screen due to Covid-19

The Covid-19 pandemic is having a terrible impact on the entire movie industry. Film productions have been stopped for a long time and most movie theatres […]
28 December 2020

Bill Gates reveals his 5 favorite books of 2020

It is now part of the holidays tradition, Microsoft co-founder and co-chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation released his annual list of his top five […]
28 December 2020

5 Fun facts shared between Britain and Belgium

In the past four decades, numerous surveys proved that the vast majority of British people felt less European than anywhere else in the European Union. Nevertheless, […]
24 December 2020

History and tradition of Christmas ornaments

For many, Christmas begins with the ritualistic decorating of the house, and even the garden, with Christmas ornaments and decorations of all types. Ranging from religious […]
24 December 2020

Why is Christmas Day on the 25th December?

Although nowadays Christmas is celebrated by people all around the world, it is traditionally a Christian holiday which celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ, who Christians […]
24 December 2020

My 10 favorite Christmas movies

Besides meeting our loved ones, receiving and giving presents, eating, drinking and laughing, we also like to watch Christmas movies with our family and friends. Sometimes […]
22 December 2020

A (Reluctant) Guide to Beckett’s Paris

On this day, 22 December, in 1989, in Paris, Nobel laureate Samuel Beckett died. It was five months since the death of Suzanne, his companion of […]
18 December 2020

Harrison Ford returns as Indiana Jones for a final episode

Harrison Ford will come back for a fifth time in his legendary role as Indiana Jones in the Disney movie franchise. The 78-year-old actor will appear […]
17 December 2020

Sgroppino, Snow Maidens or Dala Horses – how will you celebrate Christmas this year?

This Christmas things will be different, we know that. Many people will be unable to see loved ones they would usually spend time with. Or perhaps […]
16 December 2020

Kazakhstan’s Independence Day: add this country to your 2021 bucket list

Today is Kazakhstan’s Independence Day. Over the past 29 years, Kazakhstan has become a leader for peace, stability, and prosperity in Central Asia. This country is one […]
8 December 2020

The Korean Cultural Center in Brussels reopens its doors

The Korean Cultural Center in Brussels (KCC) has reopened its door on December 7th. The KCC will respect all the sanitary guidelines from the Belgian Federal […]
4 December 2020

Discovering the mammoths of Norfolk’s Deep History Coast

The coast of North Norfolk in the East of England is more than just a beautiful stretch of coastline, it is also the site of many […]
25 November 2020

How has the pandemic hit the cultural sector in Europe and beyond?

The stage is unlit. The wooden floor hasn’t been moped for weeks and a thin layer of dust is darkening the creases of the red curtains […]
24 November 2020

Did you know Audrey Hepburn was born in Belgium?

She’s not wearing a picture hat or sunglasses. Nor is she wearing a pearl necklace. With a towel wrapped around her head she’s sitting on the […]
20 November 2020

5 not so usual museums in Zagreb

There are many different ways of how to explore the city – while some prefer just strolling around the streets or meeting people, others like to […]