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From film festivals and second-hand book sales to a local dance project and Spanish Golden Age theatre, find out what's happening in Brussels in the coming days here.
Wednesday is the only day when both train drivers and train conductors have been called on to strike. However, disruption is similar to Tuesday's action.
While the exact extent of the disruption cannot be predicted yet, during the last major strike just two metro lines were running.
Many people don't care about asylum seeker rights, but "what is happening now with their rights is exactly what will happen to ours tomorrow."
Slightly more InterCity trains connecting major Belgian cities, which only stop at the biggest stations, will be running on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Due to the constant stream of traffic and inefficient layout of the roundabout, Place Meiser is considered one of the city's most dangerous intersections.
Water will be in the spotlight through over 120 activities. In Brussels, explore the Woluwe and its green surroundings, or chalk a work of art for clean sewers.
"It is not okay to simply ignore the law and for nothing to happen. That is why we had these items confiscated and are now selling them."
From a charity second-hand English book sale and an art fair in Villa Empain to screenings celebrating filmmakers of African descent, here's what's on this weekend.
While Belgium has risen in the ranking in recent years, the population is not happier on average.
Brussels Airlines is allowing passengers with a flight scheduled for Monday 31 March, the day of the general strike, to postpone or cancel.
"Housing is a fundamental human right, yet thousands of people in the Flemish Region continue to face unaffordable rents, homelessness and discrimination."
As always, the meeting will cause traffic disruption in the European quarter. People are advised to opt for public transport or soft mobility options.
People keen to visit the iconic greenhouses in the north of Brussels should buy quickly, as the coveted tickets sell like hotcakes.
Spring is just around the corner, and flowers are starting the bloom. A favourite of this season is the Japanese cherry blossom.
The rich programme will open the doors to more than 60 buildings, ranging from townhouses and private residences to places of worship and town halls.
Despite some improvements, the situation remains concerning. Food remains a difficult expense for a quarter of Belgians, while half cannot afford a holiday.
From a public brewing session at Brussels' last lambic brewery and a large book fair to a film festival showcasing Naples' rich heritage, here's what's on.
The study highlights that the LEZ not only protects Brussels residents from air pollution but that it is also a "formidable weapon" against climate change.
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