An annual ball hosted by a right-wing Austrian party in Vienna draws protests from various groups, including the Austrian Student Union. This event, seen as a gathering point for right-wing organizations across Europe, sparks demonstrations. This year, the Student Union’s …
Belgium’s hidden community of the role-playing game Dungeons & Dragons
PLAYERS CREATE CHARACTERS USING CHARACTER SHEETS AND EMBARK ON COLLABORATIVE ADVENTURES; PHOTO: KATHARINA WOISETSCHLÄGER AND MANOLIS GUSTAFSSON
The game is about to start and the whole bar is full to the brim. “Gosh, I haven’t seen you in a long time,” says Tanner Rawlings, one of the newly arrived players, walking up to his friend, Sigurd Joostens. …
Why John, the telecom operator from Yorkshire, would benefit from a salary cap in football
Instead of spending seven years of heavy studying to get a degree, which in turn will get you a good wage, you should apply on the FIFA agent platform to become a football agent. It will only take you a …
Crafting Fusion: Farrell Adam’s Brewing Journey from America to Belgium
Image by Josh Olalde on Unsplash
In the heart of Gent, among its charming streets, Farrell Adams has a story that’s both unexpected and fascinating. The Colorado native shares how he shifted from working in research and global affairs to making beer—a path he didn’t foresee. …
Artevelde explains: Ecuador’s ongoing gang violence
Credit: Artevelde University of Applied Sciences
Earlier this week, the Ecuadorian authorities recaptured Fabricio Colon Pico Suarez, the alleged leader of the notorious Los Lobos gang. His escape spotlights the South American country’s struggles with drug trafficking and gang violence, which has also expanded to Western …
Immigrant voices in Belgium: The uplifting story of Rodrigo Díaz Guzmán
Rodrigo Díaz Guzmán
Rodrigo Díaz Guzmán recently immigrated to Belgium; however, this is not the beginning of his unique immigration story, nor will it be the end. My name is Rodrigo Díaz Guzmán. I was born in 1989 in Oaxaca, Mexico. Oaxaca is …
This Was 2023: Flash Floods Kill Hundreds in Eastern Africa
More than 400 people died after heavy rains caused floods and landslides in eastern DR Congo. Image from MONUSCO Photos.
500 people killed and tens of thousands displaced after extreme weather in Eastern Africa. On Thursday, the 4th of May 2023, over 400 people lost their lives in flash floods in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo). This comes …
How I ended up in Belgium: Travis’ story of chasing dreams
Travis Czechorski in the front of the City Hall Plaza of Leuven, Belgium
My life is like a splash of reality of the USA and the “American Dream” on my dreams and hopes. I wanted to feel safe and secure, not fear my life, because the government could care less. My country doesn’t …
How I Ended Up in Belgium: Chris Jiang’s fight against loneliness
Chris Jiang (photo: Lise Van Overbeke)
I came to Belgium for the work-life balance, but quickly realized Belgians are not as open as other Europeans I’ve met. And that’s making things more difficult for me. I moved from Taiwan to Belgium because of a job opportunity: …
How I ended up in Belgium: The story of an 11-year-long search for a country to call home
A picture of Aiste telling her story of finding her home
It’s been over a decade since I lived in my home country Lithuania. At first, I considered it home, but the connection faded over time. Sometimes, I still call it home, but I don’t feel at home there anymore. My …
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