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New high security research lab for UCLouvain

08 September 2026

UCLouvain, the French-speaking university based in Louvain-la-Neuve, boasts a new well-equipped high-security laboratory to study dangerous and emerging pathogens.

European Gravel Championship 2026 medalists

Two Belgian medals at European gravel championship

07 September 2026

Belgian cyclists Wout Alleman and Niels Vandeputte won the silver and bronze medals respectively at the 2026 UEC Gravel European Championships in Houffalize.

Laurence VandeVyver writes Belgian G-rowing history

04 September 2026

Skiffer Laurence VandeVyver secured the first-ever Belgian medal at a para rowing world championship.

A Historic Medal for the Red Panthers

31 August 2026

Forty-eight years after their last medal, the Belgian women’s team beat Australia in the third-place play-off to claim bronze at the Women’s Hockey World Cup.

Man in front of documents pinned to a wall

Brussels Design Week: A 20th anniversary rebrand

24 September 2026 - 04 October 2026

The event formerly known as Brussels Design September has rebranded for its 20th anniversary. Expect a multitude of exhibitions, conferences, lectures, debates and other events, spread across eleven exciting days.

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Frans Verbeeck

Ina Stabergh

Michiel Vandeweert

Margriet Hermans

Charles Morren

Marina Yee

Leo Caerts

Walter Swennen

Capital		Brussels
Area		30,690 km²
Population		11.8 million
Population Density		386.7 inhabitants/km²
Languages		Dutch, French, German
Political System		Monarchy
Head of State		H.M. King Philippe
Hymn		Brabançonne
Motto		Strength through Unity
Currency		Euro
GDP		€ 584,7 billions

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A Historic Medal for the Red Panthers

Vincent Kompany voted best manager in Germany

New high security research lab for UCLouvain

Two Belgian medals at European gravel championship

Laurence VandeVyver writes Belgian G-rowing history

A Historic Medal for the Red Panthers

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Brussels Design Week: A 20th anniversary rebrand

Do you know these Belgians ?

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Did you know the oldest reggae festival in Europe is in Belgium?

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