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Brussels hands over Sarcophagus of Pa-di-Hor-pa-khered to Egypt

Brussels – A 3rd–4th century BC Egyptian sarcophagus of Pa-di-Hor-pa-khered was returned to Egypt from Brussels’ Royal Museums after a decade of negotiation. Prosecutor Julien Moinil emphasized the moral obligation behind this

3 weeks ago

Three Belgian projects win European heritage award

Three Belgian projects have received the prestigious 2025 European Heritage Award/Europa Nostra Award, an initiative supported by the European Union that recognises outstanding achievements in the preservation and promotion of cultural heritage

2 months ago

Arts & Entertainment·Opinion

Art after hours: 20 Antwerp museums open late for annual museum night

On Saturday 2 August, the city of Antwerp will once again celebrate Museum Night, a highly anticipated annual event. From 7 p.m. until 1 a.m., 20 museums will open their doors late

2 months ago

Arts & Entertainment

Cultural Compass: Music to Accompany a Departure, free galleries and 800 years of Begijnhof

Every Sunday, Belga English picks its favourite events from the cultural agenda. This week: Grief comes to life through music, free entrance to two stunning galleries at the Art & History Museum

2 months ago

Arts & Entertainment

Flanders and the Netherlands develop joint action plan on AI and language

Flanders and the Netherlands are working together on a joint action plan focused on artificial intelligence (AI) and language. Flemish Media minister Cieltje Van Achter announced the initiative on Tuesday following a

2 months ago

Innovations

Cultural Compass: Victorious pianists, modern take on Carmen and experiential artwork

Every Sunday, Belga English picks its favourite events from the cultural agenda. This week: Winners of the Queen Elisabeth Competition for piano take to the stage one final time, Carmen finds herself

2 months ago

Arts & Entertainment

Procession of the Holy Blood passes through the streets of Bruges

Like every year, the Procession of the Holy Blood passes through the city centre of Bruges on Ascension Day. Nearly 1,900 re-enactors take part, almost a hundred more than last year. During

2 months ago

Arts & Entertainment·Opinion

Antwerp Art Weekend showcases contemporary art across the city

Antwerp Art Weekend begins on Thursday, with four days of contemporary art across the city. More than 70 venues will showcase a vibrant programme of exhibitions, events, performances and parties, highlighting the

2 months ago

Arts & Entertainment

Final round of Queen Elisabeth piano competition begins in Brussels

The final round of the 2025 Queen Elisabeth piano competition kicks off Monday evening at the Palace of Fine Arts in Brussels. Twelve pianists, seven men and five women, will compete throughout

2 months ago

Arts & Entertainment·Society

Flanders gains appeal as tourist destination, survey finds

Flanders has become significantly more attractive to international tourists, according to a new reputation survey commissioned by Visit Flanders. The study, conducted among 13,000 travellers from 12 European countries and the US,

2 months ago

Opinion

Cultural Compass: Wozzeck hits the stage, magical realism captivates and abstract trailblazing

Every Sunday, Belga English picks its favourite events from the cultural agenda. This week: Wozzeck shakes society awake, looking to the future through magical realism and the connective tissue in art between

2 months ago

Arts & Entertainment

Kanal-Centre Pompidou museum to open in November 2026

The Kanal-Centre Pompidou museum in Brussels will officially open in November 2026, director Yves Goldstein announced on Tuesday during a press visit to the construction site. Spanning 40,000 square metres, the

2 months ago

Arts & Entertainment·Society

Jazz in ’t Park has played its final concert as Ghent ends structural support

After 31 editions, the beloved free festival Jazz in ’t Park will no longer take place in its current form. The city of Ghent has announced it will end structural support for

3 months ago

Arts & Entertainment·Society

Leuven’s Afrika Film Festival celebrates 30 years with focus on core mission

The Afrika Film Festival in Leuven celebrates its 30th anniversary this year. The programme has been reduced to just four days, a conscious decision by the organisers to focus on the essentials,

3 months ago

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Brussels hands over Sarcophagus of Pa-di-Hor-pa-khered to Egypt

Three Belgian projects win European heritage award

Art after hours: 20 Antwerp museums open late for annual museum night

Cultural Compass: Music to Accompany a Departure, free galleries and 800 years of Begijnhof

Flanders and the Netherlands develop joint action plan on AI and language

Cultural Compass: Victorious pianists, modern take on Carmen and experiential artwork

Procession of the Holy Blood passes through the streets of Bruges

Antwerp Art Weekend showcases contemporary art across the city

Final round of Queen Elisabeth piano competition begins in Brussels

Flanders gains appeal as tourist destination, survey finds

Cultural Compass: Wozzeck hits the stage, magical realism captivates and abstract trailblazing

Kanal-Centre Pompidou museum to open in November 2026

Jazz in ’t Park has played its final concert as Ghent ends structural support

Leuven’s Afrika Film Festival celebrates 30 years with focus on core mission

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