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Most Flemings see value in emergency kits, but few have one at home
1+ hour, 31+ min ago (413+ words) Only four per cent of people in Flanders have a complete emergency kit at home, according to a survey published on Tuesday by Red Cross Flanders. Although most respondents said they see the value of such a kit, few have…...
Manneken Pis's entire wardrobe moves to storage facility due to renovation works
20+ hour, 8+ min ago (283+ words) belganewsagency. eu Manneken Pis's entire wardrobe moves to storage facility due to renovation works The entire wardrobe and costume collection of the world-famous Brussels statue "Manneken Pis" is being temporarily moved to the storage facility of the Fashion & Lace Museum....
Brussels Airlines to charge extra for hand luggage
3+ week, 4+ day ago (314+ words) belganewsagency. eu Brussels Airlines to charge extra for hand luggage Brussels Airlines and its sister carriers within the Lufthansa Group are set to end the era of free hand luggage on short- and medium-haul flights. A new basic fare will…...
Belgian crystal glassware manufacturer Val Saint Lambert celebrates 200th anniversary
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (218+ words) The famous Belgian crystal glassware manufacturer Val Saint Lambert, located at Seraing in Li'ge province, is celebrating its bicentenary this year. To mark this special anniversary, various events will take place on site from 11 April to 6 December. The Design Museum…...
'Lost Monday' brings bakeries and workplaces together in Antwerp
4+ mon, 6+ day ago (128+ words) Verloren Maandag, or "Lost Monday, is a celebration marked across Antwerp on 12 January. It's a tradition that follows Epiphany and signals the end of the Christmas season. Verloren Maandag is mainly celebrated in Antwerp province and remains a popular tradition…...