A glimpse of the Filipino cuisines | Image by: Urzina Dela Cruz
The Centre Communautaire de Joli Bois in Brussels came alive on May 11, 2025, as it hosted the 5th Philippine Food Festival. Organized by the Philippine Art and Culture Exchange (P.A.C.E.), the event showcased traditional Filipino dishes along with local …
Donald Trump via Library of Congress
On March 14, President Donald Trump signed an order to cut funding for the U.S. Agency for Global Media, which oversees Voice of America and Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty. The next day, his administration took steps to implement the decision. …
Credit: Ward Schouppe - VRT NWS 2024
The budget for translators working within the justice system has been stagnant for years, despite rising costs due to inflation, according to the Union of Translators (BBVT). This has sparked protests, including one at the important SKY-ECC trial in October …
Photo : Juliette Defossez
Université Libre de Bruxelles (ULB) has decided to cut ties with Israeli universities following a rally organized by student groups on November 21. The protest was set to coincide with a meeting of the ULB’s Academic Council (CoA) debating on …
Pollution of the Tetovo city with smoke and smog under Shar Mountain - Photo Credit: Wikimedia Commons
If you read the news, you probably know that our planet is on fire — literally. It might feel hopeless, and you might want to tune out, but don’t be fooled — there’s still time to turn this around. What’s going …
The UN estimates the Ukraine is now the most mined nation in the world. Photo: Creative Commons - Landmine warning sign in BiH - Darij & Ana / CC BY 2.0.
An anti-personnel mine is an explosive device designed to injure or kill people. It is widely banned under the Ottawa Treaty due to its long-term threat to civilians. However, some NATO countries are considering leaving the treaty. Why is this …
Hamdan Saray at his atelier. Picture by Ouassima Oualkadi
Hamdan Saray, a 49-year-old Iraqi painter born in Baghdad, fled his homeland in 2003 after the American invasion of Iraq. He transformed the trauma of surviving three wars into a powerful artistic journey. Saray, who currently resides in Belgium, explores …
Image by Lore Baeyens. The two founders, Eva Zurian and Dora Zahorodnia, opening the film festival.
The Mriya International Film Festival showcases Ukrainian culture and raises funds for humanitarian aid, continuing its mission to support those affected by war. Now in its third year, the festival remains a platform for cultural exchange and solidarity, driven by …
A wide smile from where I am now | Image by Urzina Dela Cruz
Behind the artist of the illustrations permanently inked on the human skin, a deep story lies. This is Joan Dumez, a 27-year-old full-time tattoo artist in Belgium. Moving here when she was still young, having majored in game graphics, she …
Noura Erakat Amnesty International Chair 2025, Photo by Nic Vermeulen
On March 27, Professor and attorney Noura Erakat was awarded the Amnesty International Chair in recognition of her critical insights into international law and human rights. During the event, Erakat highlighted the limitations and potential of international law in addressing …
