Australian PM Anthony Albanese announces engagement
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced his engagement to his partner, Jodie Haydon. "She said yes," the prime minister...
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Feb 11
Carnival in Belgium: a tradition dating back to the 14th century
Over the next few days, various carnival parades will take place in Belgian towns and cities, the most famous of which are in Aalst and...
Feb 10
Bastogne inaugurates WWII museum dedicated to Battle of the Bulge
Bastogne War Rooms, a new museum dedicated to the Battle of the Bulge in World War II, was officially inaugurated Friday in Bastogne. The...
Feb 10
Iconic Brussels café Monk reopens as Billie
The iconic Monk café in Brussels has reopened as 'Billie' after undergoing renovations. The café will maintain the traditions that made...
Feb 8
The Treasure of Oignies, one of the Seven Wonders of Belgium, to be displayed in Paris
The Treasure of Oignies, recognised as one of the Seven Wonders of Belgium, will be on show at the Musée de Cluny in Paris from 19 March...
Feb 5
Taylor Swift breaks record by winning Album of the Year for the fourth time
Taylor Swift took home Album of the Year for Midnights at the 66th Grammy Awards on Sunday evening. This is her record-breaking fourth...
Feb 5
Christie's auctions Magritte's painting L'ami intime in London
The painting L' ami intime by Belgian surrealist painter René Magritte (1898-1967) will be auctioned by Christie's in London on 7 March....
Feb 4
Opera Ballet Vlaanderen presents timely premiere of new opera by Belgian composer
Opera Ballet Vlaanderen (OBV) sets the stage for the world premiere of Brodeck, a new opera starting on 9 February. The opera company and...
Feb 1
Russian band flees to Israel amid Thai deportation threat
The self-exiled Bi-2 band is known for opposing Russia's war on Ukraine. Thai authorities briefly arrested them over working without a...
Jan 29
Protests as bullfighting resumes in Mexico City
Animal rights protesters rallied outside the city's Plaza Mexico arena for the first fight in nearly two years. An earlier suspension of...
Jan 23
German music producer Frank Farian dies aged 82
Farian was known for producing the pop group Milli Vanilli and founding the disco outfit Boney M. Through working with numerous artists...
Jan 16
'Succession' and 'The Bear' rule the Emmy Awards
"Succession," and "The Bear" each won six honors at the latest edition of the Emmy Awards, dominating Hollywood’s TV accolades. Two shows...
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