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Tribute paid to much-loved journalist

Warm tribute has been paid to Hans de Bruijn (pictured), a long-time stalwart of the media scene in Brussels, who has died, aged 75. He was Secretary General of the Brussels-based International Press Association, API-IPA, the first organization to unite non-Belgian journalists

Christmas concert at city's cathedral

Christmas is coming and that means the annual festive concert at the Cathedral of St. Michael and St. Gudula in Brussels. It takes place at 8pm on Monday, 29 December and the programme features “Midnight Mass for four voices” by Marc-Antoine Charpentier with soloists Caroline

Campaign groups welcome move on deep-sea mining

Campaigners have welcomed a decision by the Norwegian Parliament to stop all plans for deep-sea mining in Arctic waters until the current parliamentary period ends in fall 2029. During this time, no exploration or exploitation licenses will be issued. The decision also

Poland’s president signs fur farming ban into law

Poland has become the 18th country in the European Union to fully ban fur farming, after President Karol Nawrocki officially signed a ban into law. This has been welcomed as ”a historic moment for animal protection in Poland” by Humane World for Animals Europe (formerly Humane

Beer sales continue to slump in Europe

Europe’s beer market continues to contract, with production, consumption and exports all declining for the fifth consecutive year, according to a new report. The report highlights the “persistent challenges” facing the sector at EU-wide level. It says on-trade beer consumption