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Hidden Belgium: Einstein at the beach: In 1933, the German scientist Albert Einstein stepped off the coast tram here to spend six months at the Belgian coast.
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Hidden Belgium: Einstein at the beach: In 1933, the German scientist Albert Einstein stepped off the coast tram here to spend six months at the Belgian coast.
brusselstimes.com/hidden-belgium/248240/hidden-belgium-einstein-at-the-beach
Extra tickets released for Royal Greenhouses in Laeken after event sold out: Even with the expanded capacity, tickets sold out in just three days. However ...
brusselstimes.com/brussels/1021097/royal-greenhouses-in-laeken-releases-500-tickets-after-event-is-sold-out
Belgian acquitted of drunk driving because his body creates alcohol: A Belgian man was acquitted of drunk driving on Monday because he suffers from auto-brewery ...
reuters.com/world/europe/belgian-acquitted-drunk-driving-because-his-body-creates-alcohol-2024-04-22/
The Belgian perk of choice? Meal vouchers widespread in Brussels and Wallonia: Belgians prefer meal vouchers over better compensation and additional holidays ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/1019696/the-belgian-perk-of-choice-meal-vouchers-widespread-in-brussels-and-wallonia
"Instead of slowing down, the global electric revolution seems set for another growth stage". The IEA forecasts another record year with a 20% rise ... Show more
Belgian Man’s Drunken Driving Defense: His Body Made the Alcohol: A 40-year-old man was acquitted of a drunken driving offense after doctors confirmed he had a ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/23/world/europe/belgian-man-drunk-driving-alcohol.html
Belgian Raphaël Liégeois receives his ESA astronaut diploma: "The basic astronaut training was intense, highlighting the importance of teamwork and ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/1016476/belgian-raphael-liegeois-receives-his-esa-astronaut-diploma
Filing taxes online possible from today: What to know: What are the deadlines to fill out your taxes, either online or on paper? And what changes could impact ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/1019609/filing-taxes-online-possible-from-today-what-to-know-tbtb
Balkan Trafik: A taste of Southeast Europe in Brussels: Balkan Trafik returns to Brussels this weekend, with Manu Chao and Eurovision winners Kalush Orchestra ...
brusselstimes.com/art-culture/1018137/balkan-trafik-a-taste-of-southeast-europe-in-brussels
Belgium welcomes UNRWA report saying Israel 'yet to provide evidence' for claims: "Belgium has maintained its funding and calls on other governments to ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/1017992/belgium-welcomes-unrwa-report-saying-israel-yet-to-provide-evidence-for-claims
Quick Glance: UNRWA Report Highlights Lack of Evidence for Israel's Employee Militancy Claims
- An independent review commissioned by the United Nations found that Israel has not provided evidence to support its accusation that a 'significant' number of employees of the U.N. relief agency for Palestinian refugees in the Gaza Strip are members of terrorist organizations.
- The review, led by former French foreign minister Catherine Colonna, revealed that UNRWA 'plays an indispensable and irreplaceable role in the region,' despite issues such as employees expressing political views and offices being used for 'political or military purposes'.
- The review listed recommendations to enhance UNRWA operations, including improved training, more rigorous employee screening, and a thorough review of all textbooks and supplements.
- Concerns were raised regarding the screening of UNRWA employees and the content of textbooks, while Israel has yet to provide evidence to support the claim that a significant number of UNRWA employees are members of terrorist organizations.
McDonald's opened its doors in the Mittelburgenland Business Park: The new restaurant has been open since Thursday morning.
bvz.at/oberpullendorf/rotes-band-durchschnitten-mcdonald-s-oeffnete-pforten-im-businesspark-mittelburgenland-418224112
Hidden Belgium: The Annevoie gardens: Deep in the woods in a remote corner of the Ardennes, the water gardens at Annevoie are among the most elaborate in Europe.
brusselstimes.com/art-culture/1015766/hidden-belgium-les-jardins-dannevoie-2
Cold rainy week before temperatures rise next weekend: Maximum temperatures will vary between 5 and 11 degrees this weekend.
brusselstimes.com/belgium/1014498/a-cold-rainy-week-before-temperatures-rise-next-weekend
Sand sculpture festival on Belgian beach takes visitors around the world: Visitors can not only admire the sand sculptures but also take part in workshops to ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/1018310/sand-sculpture-festival-on-belgian-beach-takes-visitors-on-world-tour
Restaurants charge a no-show fee if guests don't show up: More and more guests reserve seats in the restaurant, but then don't go. This annoys restaurateurs ...
stern.de/panorama/wissen/restaurants-erheben-no-show-gebuehr--wenn-gaeste-nicht-erscheinen-34643470.html
Speed check 'marathon' to be held throughout Belgium on Friday: Starting at 06:00 am on Friday, speed checks will be stepped up nationwide and last for 24 hours.
brusselstimes.com/belgium/1010934/speed-check-marathon-to-be-held-throughout-belgium-on-friday
Ancient Greek theater to flood the streets of Ghent: The Belgian city of Ghent is hosting a festival dedicated to ancient Greek drama, presenting the entire ...
ekathimerini.com/culture/1237188/ancient-greek-theater-to-flood-the-streets-of-ghent/
'A significant portion of my income': Diner charged extra $2,000 for $20.90 meal at Collin's restaurant
asiaone.com/singapore/significant-portion-my-income-diner-charged-extra-2000-2090-meal-collins-restaurant
Cashless payment: Finally introduce compulsory card devices! - Comment: Money is often only moved digitally, without the need for bills and coins ...
rnd.de/wirtschaft/bargeldloses-bezahlen-fuehrt-endlich-die-kartengeraet-pflicht-ein-kommentar-3YDH5WOYJZDTDDPVVT652JENTM.html
Quick Glance: Card Terminal Requirement: Advocating for Cashless Payment - Commentary
- Card terminals for EC and credit cards are still missing in many stores.
- Advocating for the development towards cashless payment to bring stubborn cash users to reason.
- A nationwide card terminal requirement for merchants is proposed as a solution to offer all payment options.
- The benefits of card payment are emphasized, and laziness and fear of technology are cited as reasons for refusal.
Come rain or shine, the first 'guinguette' summer bars open this weekend
thebulletin.be/come-rain-or-shine-first-guinguette-summer-bars-open-weekend
Belgium’s oldest war veteran dies at 107: Albert Van Raedmonck, Belgium’s oldest man and war veteran, has died at a residential home in Sint-Niklaas ...
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Belgian boxer Antoine Vanackère crowned IBF International Super Lightweight Champion
brusselstimes.com/sports/1015506/belgian-boxer-antoine-vanackere-crowned-ibf-international-super-lightweight-champion
San Jose: The Bay Area’s first Burger Pit opened in 1953. The last one is closing Tuesday
mercurynews.com/2024/04/19/san-jose-the-first-burger-pit-opened-in-1953-the-last-one-is-closing-tuesday/
Quick Glance: San Jose: The End of Iconic Burger Pit After 71 Years
- Paul Berger, the aptly named owner, closed the last Burger Pit location in San Jose after a surge of customers present until the closure on April 23, 2024.
- The Burger Pit chain, originally founded in the 1950s by Albert Berger, will come to an end with the closing of the last location in the South Bay area.
- Owner Berger, who upheld his father's philosophy of good food at reasonable prices, will close the business after 71 years and take the popular chili recipe to the grave.
- Despite the nostalgic feel and popular dishes of Burger Pit, customers will primarily miss the conviviality as they bid farewell to long-time staff and the historic location.
Hangar Festival to welcome 10,000 festival goers this weekend along Brussels canal
brusselstimes.com/brussels/1020279/hangar-festival-to-welcome-10000-festival-goers-this-weekend-along-brussels-canal
Six Walloon communes pledge to support regional dialects: The project highlights regional dialects such as Walloon, Picard, Gaumais, Champenois ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/1018217/six-walloon-communes-pledge-to-support-regional-dialects
Hidden Belgium: A lost museum in Brussels: Built in 1881, this ornate glass-roofed gallery originally had 30 shops, several theatres and a museum.
brusselstimes.com/art-culture/219297/hidden-belgium-a-lost-museum-in-brussels
'That's our crab!' Charmaine Sheh eats at Kelly Jie Seafood, has owners rushing down to meet her
asiaone.com/entertainment/thats-our-crab-charmaine-sheh-eats-kelly-jie-seafood-has-owners-rushing-down-meet-her
Today is the last day Monell's at the Manor is serving breakfast and lunch : Today is the last day to eat at Monell's at the Manor by the Nashville ...
newschannel5.com/news/today-is-the-last-day-monells-at-the-manor-is-serving-breakfast-and-lunch
New she-wolf spotted in North Rhine-Westphalia - she comes from Belgium: A new wolf was spotted in North Rhine-Westphalia: The she-wolf “GW3650f” comes from ...
wa.de/nordrhein-westfalen/wolf-nrw-neue-woelfin-in-borken-gesichtet-beligen-gw3650f-schaf-gerissen-93031419.html
Belgian man whose body produces alcohol in rare condition cleared of drunk driving
itv.com/news/2024-04-23/man-whose-body-produces-alcohol-in-rare-condition-cleared-of-drunk-driving
Driving with a blood alcohol level of 2:00: Driver (40) acquitted of rare illness
infranken.de/welt/mit-2-promille-am-steuer-autofahrer-40-wegen-seltener-krankheit-freigesprochen-art-5861570
Latin restaurant Malo has a new owner who will keep the margaritas and tacos flowing
desmoinesregister.com/story/entertainment/dining/2024/04/23/todd-millang-buys-malo-keeps-the-latin-restaurant-in-downtown-des-moines-open/73426696007/
Fire burns a restaurant and hotel in eastern India, killing 6 and injuring 20: A major fire that engulfed a restaurant and hotel in eastern India killed at least ...
abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/fire-burns-restaurant-hotel-eastern-india-killing-6-109615393
Restaurateur sues! “People leave right after they eat”: At the beginning of the year, the VAT on food in restaurants was increased to the full 19 percent ...
focus.de/finanzen/news/hohe-preise-restaurantbesitzer-klagt-die-leute-gehen-gleich-nachdem-sie-gegessen-haben_id_259874694.html
Boulevard Adolphe Max pedestrian improvements inaugurated: The pedestrian area on Boulevard Adolphe Max in Brussels is finally clear of construction vehicles and ...
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Blackstone to buy restaurant chain Tropical Smoothie: Blackstone has agreed to buy Tropical Smoothie Cafe, the private equity firm said on Wednesday ...
reuters.com/markets/deals/blackstone-buy-tropical-smoothie-cafe-2-bln-deal-wsj-reports-2024-04-24/
UAE: 6 cafes, eateries offering free food to residents affected by floods - News | Khaleej Times
khaleejtimes.com/uae/uae-6-cafes-eateries-offering-free-food-to-residents-affected-by-floods
Home-brewer verdict in Belgium: body produces alcohol - acquittal after drunk driving
n-tv.de/mediathek/videos/panorama/Koerper-produziert-Alkohol-Freispruch-nach-Promillefahrt-article24895836.html
Portuguese scientist wins European Seagull Screeching Championship in Belgium: A Belgian participant dressed up as a seagull with feathers and won the bronze ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/1016383/portuguese-scientist-wins-european-seagull-screeching-championship-in-belgium
Belgium on track to open new gas power plant in Liège: It will be one of the largest turbine-gas-steam plants in the world with power for more than one million ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/1013637/belgium-on-track-to-open-new-gas-power-plant-in-liege
Record fines for De Lijn bus drivers: A total of 2,531 traffic offences by De Lijn were recorded last year, representing fines of more than €173,000 ...
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Local restaurants offer jobs to workers after Tidewater, Chop House abruptly close
wvgazettemail.com/business/local-restaurants-offer-jobs-to-workers-after-tidewater-chop-house-abruptly-close/article_98d90dce-ab92-52ce-90fd-08f7aa4f0b5d.html
Trier: Katzentempel opens branch on Brotstrasse: The “Katzentempel” restaurant is now opening to guests. Trier will be one of the company's 16 locations in ...
volksfreund.de/region/trier-trierer-land/trier-katzentempel-eroeffnet-filiale-in-der-brotstrasse_aid-111270553
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Meryl, SiR, Ghetts: Couleur Café unveils another 16 acts: All camping tickets have already been sold out, as have 90% of the combi-tickets.
brusselstimes.com/brussels/1010051/meryl-sir-ghetts-couleur-cafe-unveils-another-16-acts
Nigel Farage returns to Brussels with disruptive circus antics: Stand off between organisers and police at controversial right wing conference
irishtimes.com/world/europe/2024/04/16/nigel-farage-returns-to-brussels-with-disruptive-circus-antics/
Quick Glance: Brussels Police Shut Down Right-Wing Conference with Farage and Braverman
- Brussels police stormed a right-wing conference attended by Nigel Farage and Suella Braverman after orders for the event to be shut down.
- The controversial National Conservatism Conference was closed to ensure public safety.
- Despite police arriving and giving attendees 15 minutes to leave, speeches continued.
- The conference, hosted by Viktor Orban and the Edmund Burke Foundation, aimed to strengthen national conservatism principles in Western countries.
The Brussels Times selects some of the best exhibitions currently on show in museums and galleries. Show more
CA fast-food franchisees fear losing diners to Chili's, Applebee's: Fast-food franchisees in California worry diners may flock to Chili's and Applebee's to avoid ...
businessinsider.com/fast-food-california-expensive-diners-could-switch-to-chilis-applebees-2024-4
McDonald's worker, 15, left with fractured skull after adult male with rap sheet stomps her during brawl
nypost.com/2024/04/21/us-news/mcdonalds-worker-15-left-with-fractured-skull-after-man-stomps-head/
Belgium collected over 3,900 tonnes of used batteries in 2023: Belgium set a new record by collecting 3,907 metric tonnes of used batteries ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/1011464/belgium-collected-over-3900-tonnes-of-used-batteries-in-2023
Belgium, Czechia ask EU to step in against Russia's elections interference: The governments of Belgium and Czechia sent a letter to other EU leaders on ...
kyivindependent.com/belgium-czechia-russa/
Oldest man in Belgium passes away at 107: Although he faced many hardships throughout his life, Albert Van Raemdonck often said the secret to his long life was ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/1016269/oldest-man-in-belgium-passes-away-at-107-tbtb
EU activates crisis response corps to fight Russian interference: x
euractiv.com/section/politics/news/eu-activates-crisis-response-corps-to-fight-russian-interference/
Met Police officers stop suspected thief while on stag do: The Met officers say they gave chase after a man tried to steal items from a restaurant in Barcelona.
bbc.com/news/articles/cv2xww02qy3o
Family-of-eight does runner leaving £329 bill with restaurant 'devastated' : The manager of the family-run eatery said the family was ordering the most expensive ...
dailyrecord.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/family-eight-runner-without-paying-32636854
Why Belgian museums need to confront their looted African trophies
brusselstimes.com/art-culture/1010219/why-belgian-museums-need-to-confront-their-looted-african-trophies
Charge an extra fee? When restaurants should have to tell customers: Requiring a notice of a 'security' fee on a menu isn't good enough. Force restaurants to ...
latimes.com/opinion/letters-to-the-editor/story/2024-04-22/charge-extra-fee-restaurants-should-have-to-tell-customers
New restaurant in Erfurt even calls on Bodo Ramelow: Mahmoud Makhlouf prepares traditional Libyan dishes in Erfurt.
thueringer-allgemeine.de/regionen/erfurt/article242173478/Neues-Restaurant-in-Erfurt-ruft-sogar-Bodo-Ramelow-auf-den-Plan.html
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'Child of divorce': If Belgium splits, what happens to Brussels?: Flemish nationalist parties are on track to (again) become the biggest winners of the election ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/1002349/child-of-divorce-if-belgium-splits-what-would-happen-to-brussels
Behind Vegan Chef Matthew Kenney’s Empire, an Ugly Reality: Matthew Kenney, one of the most famous names in plant-based cuisine, has left a trail of burned ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/22/dining/vegan-chef-matthew-kenney.html
Where do your taxes go in Belgium?: We all know that taxes are high in Belgium, but where does the money end up? From pensions to defence ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/973648/where-do-your-taxes-go-in-belgium
Four Belgian universities feature in top 50 courses globally: Out of over 16,400 courses worldwide, 71 feature in the top 100, making Belgium the eighth-best ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/1001398/four-belgian-universities-feature-in-top-50-courses-globally
Mayor of Uccle wants to re-open Bois de la Cambre to traffic: This measure could take a variety of forms, such as only opening the route to traffic on weekdays ...
brusselstimes.com/brussels/1011989/mayor-of-uccle-wants-to-re-open-bois-de-la-cambre-to-traffic
Wallonia reactivates 'winter service' as snow returns to south Belgium: After a touch of summer last weekend, the April weather is now testing us again.
brusselstimes.com/belgium/1011933/wallonia-reactivates-its-winter-service-as-snow-returns-to-south-belgium
Grindr sued for sharing sensitive users' data: The information allegedly shared includes ethnicity and sexual orientation, as well as data regarding HIV tests.
brusselstimes.com/business/1017178/grindr-sued-for-sharing-sensitive-users-data
Quick Glance: Lawsuit Alleges Grindr's Unauthorized HIV Status Disclosure
- A group of 670 individuals have joined a class action lawsuit against LGBTQ+ dating app Grindr in the UK seeking damages for the alleged unauthorized disclosure of HIV status and other sensitive data to third parties.
- The lawsuit claims that Grindr violated UK data protection laws by sharing user data without consent, particularly data disclosed before April 3, 2018, and between May 25, 2018, and April 7, 2020.
- Researchers from SINTEF in 2018 published information indicating that Grindr was sharing user data, including HIV status, with analytics companies, sparking intense criticism and prompting changes to the company's privacy policy.
- Grindr was fined 65 million Norwegian kroner for violating GDPR consent rules, leading to further legal issues in the US.
Red Cross will soon be able to collect more plasma from donors: With the increased medical use of plasma, for example in medication or as a coagulant ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/1013690/red-cross-will-soon-be-able-to-collect-more-plasma-from-donors
Another Belgian MP falls victim to Chinese cyberattack: "I don't intend to give in and will continue to express my opinion on Taiwan and on the situation of ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/1021142/another-belgian-mp-falls-victim-to-chinese-cyberattack
Belgian artist Tom Herck to showcase work at Venice Biennale
brusselstimes.com/art-culture/1012419/belgian-artist-tom-herck-to-showcase-work-at-venice-biennale
Swansea: Family left restaurant without paying £329 bill: The owners of Bella Ciao said they ordered T-bone steaks and double pudding portions.
bbc.com/news/uk-wales-68876712
Roots in Tune – Peter Smyth on a diverse musical initiative : Belgian fiddle player and composer promote intercultural connections in a parish hall in Roundwood
irishtimes.com/opinion/an-irish-diary/2024/04/22/roots-in-tune-peter-smyth-on-a-diverse-musical-initiative/
Freedom of speech? Belgian antifascists respond to attacks after far-right 'NatCons' fundraiser
brusselstimes.com/belgium/1011516/freedom-of-speech-belgian-antifascists-respond-to-attacks-after-far-right-natcons-fundraiser
Chipotle Keeps Raising Prices. Gym Rats and Millennials Are Still Buying Burritos.
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Rare Chinese treasure stolen from the Royal Museum of Mariemont in Wallonia: An imperial Chinese porcelain wine jar – categorised as a Wallonia-Brussels ...
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One in four Belgians are considering a career change: A survey showed that 46% of senior management officials and 37% of under 45s in Belgium want to change tack ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/1007994/one-in-four-belgians-are-considering-a-career-change
Hidden Belgium: A war walk in the Ardennes: The course of the fighting is explained in a series of information panels along the 7km trail.
brusselstimes.com/hidden-belgium/1011543/hidden-belgium-a-war-walk-in-the-ardennes-2
New platform to help Brussels residents have their say in local projects : Participatory democracy is a way for non-Belgian nationals, who cannot vote in ...
brusselstimes.com/brussels-2/1019931/new-platform-launched-to-help-brussels-residents-have-their-say-in-local-projects
‘Ridiculous own goal’: Brussels mayor gives Europe’s hard-right a free hit before EU election
politico.eu/article/ridiculous-own-goal-brussels-mayors-give-europe-hard-right-nationalists-free-hit-before-eu-election/
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