Herman Teirlinck House is set to open its doors again on 13 November. Now that the renovation work is completed, the venue is on track to becoming a new cultural focal point.

Empty pews, a shortage of priests and the declining number of services are a major source of concern for local authorities. The cost of maintaining and renovating these buildings requires a high level of investment.

A one-of-a-kind exhibition on the theme of suffering, dying and resurrection is being held in Rossem Parish Church (Meise) at the end of March 2020.

The FamousGrey advertising agency swapped the urban environment of the capital city with its typical cafés and restaurants for an inspiring green setting.

‘The Sint-Pieter-in-Banden Church in Oudenaken is due to be assigned a new purpose, according to the policy adopted for the seven churches in Sint-Pieters-Leeuw.

The St. Peter’s Church’s redevelopment programme in Galmaarden is picking up steam.

Pat Van Hemelrijck from Linkebeek has been involved in the theatre for 40 years now. He used to be a member of the legendary Radeis company. He subsequently set up the Alibi Collectief. The common features in everything he did were the unusual objects and materials.

Maybe sports should be a bit like reading. You only have to find the right book and then you are hooked? I have already tried so many sports that I have very serious doubts about the idea. The journalist Ines Minten sets off in search of an appropriate sport.

Swinging with the beat, with intense facial expressions and confident gestures they are positioned slightly lower than the musicians, providing their wordless translation for all of those people who are…

Located once upon a time within easy reach of Grimbergen's Basilica and Abbey, the famous groene poort (Green Gate) disappeared many moons ago but over in the café named after the distinguished entrance/exit, the beer and conversation has been flowing for more than 100 years.

All it takes is one - the right book in the right place and away you go. Boredom is a thing of past now that you have stories at your fingertips. Journeys to embark upon in your imagination. Hugo and his daughter Sigrid Bousset both lead literature-saturated lives.

What most of the cafes in this series have in common is that they are to be found in localities where people never go just on spec. The cafes survive not because of random passers-by but thanks to a loyal family of customers, who grew up with the furniture.

The red letters that appear to be peeling off on one of the facades of the corner building read ‘In de Welkom, Bij Mw Wouters-Wauters’ (referring to the Welkom or Welcome cafe, owned by a Mrs Wouters-Wauters). Called Lisa or Leeza by the local customers, Mrs Wouters-Wauters still runs the establish

Old and young alike is a fitting description for the atmosphere experienced in ‘t Hoeksken in Wemmel. The nostalgic setting reflects a long history but the dynamic management – fourth generation in a direct line of descent – effortlessly succeeds in combining tradition and innovation.

Old and young alike is a fitting description for the atmosphere experienced in ‘t Hoeksken in Wemmel. The nostalgic setting reflects a long history but the dynamic management - fourth generation in a direct line of descent - effortlessly succeeds in combining tradition and innovation

There is a very good reason for the Hungarian cultural institute in Brussels being called the Balassi Institute. Balint Balassi was a famous Renaissance lyric poet with a great affinity for Hungary, Europe and the rest of world. A citizen of the world.

In de oude smis van Mekingen is a splendid old cafe whose tininess adds to its charm. You find yourself joining in the conversation of the other customers as soon as you enter the door. The pendulum clock has literally stood still in this 167-year-old establishment.

An old white house with a tiny yard and a tiny shed can be seen to the right of the church on Mollem village square. This old cafe is now acknowledged as being something of an institution. Unesco should have it listed as a world heritage site.

Ish Ait Hamou from Vilvoorde started telling stories at the tender age of 13. He uses dance, film images and words to tell his stories. His first novel Hard hart was published last winter.

‘The appeal our language, culture and way of life has for people is encouraging us to build even more linguistic and cultural bridges between Denmark and Belgium.'

Bursting with conviction, Rebekka and Epiphany Vanderhaeghen were making their own way in life when they suddenly lost their mother. The fashion designer Kaat Tilley died of a pneumococcal infection without any warning in the summer of 2012.

Strengthening Flemish and Dutch cultural ties is the aim of deBuren the Flemish-Dutch cultural centre in Brussels. The citybooks are an example of this initiative.

Forty candles adorned the birthday cakes waiting to be blown out by the Dilbeek Westrand and Strombeek arts centres this year. They opened their September weekend of…

It took the author Stefan Hertmans 30 years before he dared to open the notebooks containing his grandfather’s memoires. Three years later and his grandfather has become a fictional character and the memoires a book.

It took the author Stefan Hertmans 30 years before he dared to open the notebooks containing his grandfather's memoires. Three years later and his grandfather has become a fictional character and the memoires the book Oorlog en terpentijn (War and turpentine).