Lifestyle

Several Belgian pizzerias among the best in Europe

08 July 2026

The prestigious “Excellent Pizzerias” ranking of 50 Top Pizza Europa is out, and it includes not one, not two, but five Belgian pizzerias, four of which are located in the capital.

The world’s best coffee roaster is based in Brussels

07 July 2026

We Belgians like a nice cup of joe as much as the next person, and while we might not be known for growing coffee beans, we are as of now home to the best coffee roaster in the world.

Quiz: 10 years of Focus on Belgium!

23 June 2026

Focus on Belgium is celebrating a very special birthday, and you’re invited to celebrate it with us thanks to a tenth anniversary quiz.

On Europe’s Largest Rooftop

19 May 2026

Enjoy a drink high above the city, eyes fixed on the capital, while spending a great moment on Brussels’ most beautiful rooftops — including the largest in Europe.

A Belgian restaurant among the best in the world

13 May 2026

The Belgian establishment The Jane has been included in the ranking of the world’s best restaurants by a British travel magazine.

Belgian creativity and well-being

Belgium is an open society founded on tolerance. Its central position in Europe, its situation at the confluence between the Latin and Germanic worlds, its multilingualism and its pioneering political, social and religious freedoms have contributed to its cosmopolitan and friendly character.

Belgians like to enjoy life and make sure they do so! So nowhere else will you find so many regional, authentic and colourful beers, with such a contrasting range of tastes and smells. As for the Belgian chocolatiers, they offer products of unrivalled quality and flavour with a well-established world famous reputation. Waffles, spéculoos biscuits, cuberdon candies... Belgium has much to offer food lovers, not to mention its famous chips! Belgium is also the country with the most Michelin-starred restaurants per km² in the world.

Modern and trend-setting, Belgians love beauty. Fashion, furniture and room accessories, Belgian designers adore mixing genres and muddying the waters by tearing down borders! Internationally recognised, Belgian artists have long infiltrated the stores on the smartest avenues of capital cities the world over.

A country of freedoms and innovations, life is good in Belgium where we know how to welcome you so you can discover a lifestyle that's both comfortable and easy-going.

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