Police and prosecutors are looking for the perpetrator of an armed robbery at the offices of a gold exchange in Dilbeek (Flemish Brabant) The robber had disguised himself as a woman Police have now issued details of the robber’s disguise in the hope of tracking him down soonest The armed robbery took place in March 2024 believed to be a man and disguised as a woman rang the doorbell at the gold exchange office in Dilbeek around 3PM threatened the employee and searched the entire shop He then locked up the employee and fled the scene with jewellery and foreign currency Police have released following description of the culprit: ‘The suspect is a man He was carrying a black handbag and a knife with a red blade.’ Anyone who recognises the suspect or has more information about the robbery should contact the police at opsporingen@police.belgium.eu or by calling the toll-free number on 0800/30300 Situated in the center of Dilbeek – the unofficial cultural capital of the Flemish-speaking belt of Brussels – the building faces contrasting situations: to the south the Westrand Cultural Center; to the north the forest area of Wolfsputten; and to the east a compact group of typical suburban homes with pitched roofs To take stock of this diversity of surroundings the building simultaneously adopts various strategies with volume: the new building – which is to be the seat of an Academy of Music Drama and Dance – is conceived to be a soft transition between the scale of the one-family houses on one hand and the imposing presence of CC Westrand on the other with form: the large sloping roof reflects those of the traditional dwellings on one side to then on the other side open up to the CC Westrand itself with function: a covered public space has been created to give access to the academy with iconry: a dynamic facade is conceived as an op-art piece The passer-by walking towards the trees of the Wolfsputten park perceives a facade with trees while one going in the opposite direction discerns a sequence of pure colors that combine to evoke the chromatic compositions of Alfons Hoppenbrouwers Interpretación y Danza en Dilbeek Academy of Music Carlos Arroyo Arquitectos; ELD partnership (equipo asociado associate team) Norbert Provoost (estructuras structural engineering); Ingenium Engineering(instalaciones MEP consultant) there arent any match using your search terms 22 (Xinhua) -- With sound and laser lighting display an immersive light show has been going on at the Groot-Bijgaarden Castle in Dilbeek dubbed "Nature Illuminated," gives the audience an immersive experience to perceive seasonal changes in nature. It will last until March 20.  2022 shows a light installation at the preview of the immersive light show "Nature Illuminated" at Groot-Bijgaarden Castle in Dilbeek People view a light installation at the preview of the immersive light show "Nature Illuminated" at Groot-Bijgaarden Castle in Dilbeek People walk past a light installation at the preview of the immersive light show "Nature Illuminated" at Groot-Bijgaarden Castle in Dilbeek has officially joined the High Council for Artisanal Lambic Beers (HORAL) 12 other lambic brewers and gueuze blenders from the Pajottenland and the Senne Valley are HORAL members and together they represent more than 80% of traditional lambic production which aims to promote and protect traditional lambic beers particularly the Oude Geuze and Oude Kriek also organises the Toer de Geuze – a weekend event which sees each brewery open its doors to the public The next Toer de Geuze will take place from 4-5 May 2024 and will include all HOREL members as well as newcomer Kestemont the Kestemont family bought the partially restored buildings of the former Goossens brewery in Sint-Gertrudis-Pede a hamlet in Dilbeek and in 2019 Lias Kestemont and his brother-in-law Wim Krieckemans ordered their first shipment of wort at the Den Herberg brewery Kestemont said: “We let it mature in oak barrels in the large barn with which we can brew 1,500 litres at a time.” He explained: “Our lambic stock currently amounts to around 700 hectolitres one will find French wine barrels of approximately 200 litres and even various cognac barrels in which between 400 and 600 litres of lambic can mature Krieckemans explained: “Although we are one of the youngest lambic producers Lias and I hold tradition and authenticity of paramount importance we offer Oude Lambiek in bag-in-box through specialised retailers intended for pub owners and lambic enthusiasts awarded a silver medal at the Brussels Beer Challenge 2023 made with home-grown red and other berries.” Krieckemans revealed: “Towards the Toer de Geuze 2024 we will release a lambic beer with blood orange and another with bergamot We are looking forward to making this biennial lambic event a great success with all other HORAL members.” Speaking about the newcomers to the lambic scene HORAL chairman Gert Christiaens said: “Kestemont’s accession to our non-profit organisation was unanimously approved by the General Assembly.” Christiaens added: “The Lambicland landscape is becoming more diverse It contributes to the greater attraction that the Pajottenland and the Senne Valley exert on beer lovers from our country and far beyond HORAL will again celebrate the high mass of the Oude Geuze and Oude Kriek but I am convinced that the upcoming Toer de Geuze will surpass all previous editions regarding visitor numbers.” The non-profit organisation has united most Geuze blenders and lambic breweries in Flemish and Walloon Brabant These include: Boon; De Oude Cam; De Troch; Den Herberg; Eylenbosch; Hanssens; Kestemont; Lambiek Fabriek; Lindemans; Mort Subite; Oud Beersel; Tilquin and Timmermans We are using cookies to give you the best experience on our website You can find out more about which cookies we are using or switch them off in settings This website uses cookies so that we can provide you with the best user experience possible Cookie information is stored in your browser and performs functions such as recognising you when you return to our website and helping our team to understand which sections of the website you find most interesting and useful Strictly Necessary Cookie should be enabled at all times so that we can save your preferences for cookie settings we will not be able to save your preferences This means that every time you visit this website you will need to enable or disable cookies again the flemish region that inspired painter pieter bruegel the elder it is said that bruegel traveled several times from brussels to the countryside to sketch views of this typical flemish landscape ‘study for a windmill’ recalls the atmosphere of bruegel’s works which often depict the iconic windmill within the dilbeek landscape and freely reimagines this iconic landmark images © johnny umans with its study for a windmill, gijs van vaerenbergh hybridizes the spontaneity and ephemerality of drawing and the tangible and monumental nature of architecture the sculpture depicts a half-scale model of a post mill the three dimensional line work of reinforcing steel evoking a playful hand-sketch the work seems to disappear almost entirely ‘study for a windmill’ stands out against the open skies and shifts with the viewer’s perspective ‘study for a windmill’ evokes gijs van vaerenbergh’s characteristic play with references — not only references to art history but also allusions to the meaning of a place the duo further develops an oeuvre of spatial installations that harken the site-specific qualities of a place this is achieved through the novel interpretation of such foundational architectural elements as the gate ‘study for a windmill’ is not only a tribute to bruegel’s mill but also a reference to its significance in the region’s productive landscape a recognizable landmark that has long since disappeared author: gijs van vaerenbergh belgium (in the field along the ganzeveldweg between doylijkstraat and lenniksebaan) photography: © johnny umans happening now! partnering with antonio citterio, AXOR presents three bathroom concepts that are not merely places of function, but destinations in themselves — sanctuaries of style, context, and personal expression. Most garden-lovers have heard of the Dutch tulip garden have heard of Belgium’s own wonderful spring tulip garden at Groot-Bijgaarden Castle the castle gardens are home to 1.5 million spring bulbs Parts of the castle are open to the public and each room hosts a different flower display host exhibitions by local flower growers ranging from roses to lilies and even rare tropical blooms It’s a paradise for garden-lovers and photographers alike You can even purchase bulbs to take home and plant for yourself Information on this page, including website, location, and opening hours, is subject to have changed since this page was last published. If you would like to report anything that’s inaccurate, let us know at notification@afar.com. AFAR participates in affiliate marketing programs, which means we may earn a commission if you purchase an item featured on our site.© 2025 AFAR LLC Text description provided by the architects. The existing house in the middle of the fields is very charming. It’s architecture does not interact with it’s context so it seems as if the house accidentally ended up there. This unique image was preserved. Some subtle interventions on the existing facade show that the house has been given a second life. These were repeated in a new concrete volume that was built next to the house The new volume is half-sunk into the hill so an enclosed yard at the back of the house is created Only this part of the garden is finished en provides a private outdoor space You'll now receive updates based on what you follow Personalize your stream and start following your favorite authors If you have done all of this and still can't find the email Jamaat-e-Ahmadiyya Belgium had the opportunity to host New Year receptions across different parts of Belgium The purpose of the receptions was to convey the true teachings of Islam Ahmadiyyat to locals a reception was held in Lier that was attended by political and other dignitaries guests were given a tour of the Holy Quran and Islam exhibitions a welcome address was presented to the guests by Dr Idrees Ahmad Sahib He wished everyone a happy new year and expressed good wishes for the upcoming year The first speech was given by regional Missionary and Sadr Khuddam-ul-Ahmadiyya Tauseef Ahmed Sahib on “The Introduction of Jamaat-e-Ahmadiyya and how to establish true justice and peace in the world” The second speech was delivered by Behzad Iqbal Sahib on “A man of peace” Another speech was delivered by our guest speaker Mr Ivo Anderies in which he appreciated the Jamaat’s work and conveyed good wishes the guests were shown a documentary about the Jamaat which was followed by dinner The total attendance was 107 non-Ahmadi guests and one guest named Mr Michael was so impressed by the presentations and speeches that he accepted Islam Ahmadiyyat as the truth and took Bai‘at Mr Michael expressed that he was looking for the right path for some time He really appreciated the Jamaat’s work and was moved by the efforts of Hazrat Khalifatul Masih V The programme started with the recitation of the Holy Quran followed by two speeches An introduction to Islam Ahmadiyyat was the first speech and the second was about solutions offered by the Jamaat to world problems a documentary was shown about the activities of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community in Belgium Priest of the Basilica Church expressed his thoughts about the event Silent prayer and a dinner marked the end of the event After a tour of the Holy Quran and Islam exhibitions the formal sessions started with the recitation of the Holy Quran followed by the translation in the local language speeches were delivered by missionaries of Jamaat-e-Ahmadiyya Belgium on various topics A documentary was also shown about the activities of the Ahmadiyya Muslim community Many politicians who attended spoke positivley about the Jamaat activities a group of young Atfal recited the national anthem something that was very much appreciated by the guests The event in Turnhout was presided by Dr Idrees Ahmad Sahib The reception in Eupen was presided by Missionary-in-Charge General Secretary of Jamaat Belgium presided the reception in Dilbeek 123 non-ahmadi guests attended the reception in Turnhout and website in this browser for the next time I comment Al Hakam is a weekly English newspaper for members of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamaat around the world Its aim is to provide Ahmadis with content regarding the beliefs of the true Islam reintroduced to the world by Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad of Qadian Contact us: info@alhakam.org approach from the town image © miguel de guzman southern facade image © miguel de guzman the westrand cultural center in the bacground image © miguel de guzman southern facade facing the residential area image © miguel de guzman optical illusions displaying an image of trees image © miguel de guzman northern facade image © miguel de guzman approach on the north side, by the forestimage © miguel de guzman colorful louvers provide a visual effect depending on which angle they are viewed from image © miguel de guzman optical effect of an image of trees image © miguel de guzman vertical sun-shade louvers image © miguel de guzman dance room image © miguel de guzman auditorium / theater image © miguel de guzman recital room image © miguel de guzman corridor between classrooms image © miguel de guzman As part of this masterplan PLUSOFFICE renovated "Gaudium". This former coach house was used as a novices' residence. The historic facades are restored, the annexes replaced and the design is based on a nearly energy-neutral technology concept. The re-adapted residence will accommodate nine residents, each of whom will have a fully equipped care room and share some special living areas. © Dennis De SmetPLUSOFFICE's intervention revalues the original main volume and places a "twin-sister" as an extension next to the original building The new roof form blends seamlessly with the historic building and is made of clay roof tiles in harmony with the existing brick façade The annex replicates this use of materials and extends it with contemporary window openings The balustrades in front of these windows are figuratively detailed inspired by the fine wooden cut-outs of the main building SISTER CITIESDalton• Population: 33,128• Population density: 1,695 people per square mile• Common languages: English Spanish• 4-member city councilDilbeek• Population: 39,998• Population density: 2,500 people per square mile• Common languages: Dutch French• 33-member city councilSources: U.S Mariann Martin covers healthcare in Chattanooga and the surrounding region She joined the Times Free Press in February 2011 after covering crime and courts for the Jackson (Tenn.) Sun for two years She graduated from Union University in 2005 with degrees in English and history and has master’s degrees in international relations and history from the University of Toronto a literary arts magazine that won two silver medals from the Columbia Scholastic Press Association during her tenure Mariann worked in business and private communications before taking her first job as a reporter in 2008 — a career choice that has changed her life including first place in daily deadline and business reporting from the Tennessee Associated Press Managing Editors contest second place in features from the Tennessee Associated Press Managing Editors contest,first and second place in best spot news coverage from the Tennessee Press Association third place in best news reporting from the Tennessee Press Association and third place in best beat reporting from Best of Gannett She also reads (real) books in coffee shops Contact Mariann at mmartin@timesfreepress.com or at 706-980-5824 This document may not be reprinted without the express written permission of Chattanooga Times Free Press Material from the Associated Press is Copyright © 2025 audio and/or video material shall not be published rewritten for broadcast or publication or redistributed directly or indirectly in any medium Neither these AP materials nor any portion thereof may be stored in a computer except for personal and noncommercial use The AP will not be held liable for any delays errors or omissions therefrom or in the transmission or delivery of all or any part thereof or for any damages arising from any of the foregoing (ANS - Dilbeek) - In his homily at Mass on Sunday the Rector Major called his visit to Belgium and Holland a friendship visit.  During the Mass at Dilbeek the Rector Major also mentioned the continuous action of the Lord and the charism of Don Bosco and the vocation of all the baptized to be Christian in faith and heart continued his visit to the Province of Belgium-North and the Netherlands the first house of Don Bosco in Flanders dating from 1896 The Salesian community and the school board met the Rector Major in the community living room They explained the mission of the house and then gave a more detailed explanation Pupils and teachers gave a presentation of how the Salesian education project is actually lived in the school The Rector Major would not be hindered by barriers of language and started an open conversation Fr Ángel showed a strong involvement and the conversation grew ever more spontaneous The Rector Major transcended all knowledge and science by stating that we need to be and to educate good people in the first place In a meeting with the pupils after lunch Fr Ángel became everybody’s friend in no time – showing his enthusiasm even in making a selfie.  the Rector Major moved on to the Netherlands There he opened the exhibition ‘Don Bosco 200 heart for youth and young people’ in St He also added an original handwritten letter of Don Bosco to the exhibition.  This special exhibition about his life and his legacy in the Netherlands ends the celebration of the 200th birthday of Don Bosco in the Netherlands The exhibition was designed by the staff of the Heritage Centre in collaboration with the Salesians of Don Bosco objects and archival documents from the collections of the Heritage and the Salesians in the Netherlands It also exhibits many objects made by Salesian artists in addition to their work in youth work A short movie gives an idea of the current Don Bosco youth and youth in the Netherlands several other activities are offered such as introductions ANS - “Agenzia iNfo Salesiana” is a on-line almost daily publication the communication agency of the Salesian Congregation enrolled in the Press Register of the Tibunal of Rome as n 153/2007 This site also uses third-party cookies to improve user experience and for statistical purposes By scrolling through this page or by clicking on any of its elements American YouTuber Randy Santel has eaten two giant burgers in record time at Flemish burger restaurant Plein 12 in Dilbeek (Flemish Brabant) The celebrated American vlogger is currently travelling across the Benelux to break eating records at various restaurants who dedicates his channel to various grotesque eating challenges He and his girlfriend are currently travelling through the Benelux and were looking for eateries in Belgium the Netherlands and Luxembourg that could offer an "eating challenge" Stijn Tiebout of burger restaurant Plein 12 in Dilbeek immediately responded to the call "We have a big Godzilla burger," says Stijn five pieces of bacon and five pieces of cheese on it The idea is really just to eat the burger within half an hour Then you will be featured on our Wall of Fame," says Stijn But when regular customer Maxim Wauters from Aalst ate the burger in 13 minutes and 22 seconds the restaurant decided that was the record time to beat The American YouTuber smashed Maxime's record but not before his wife Katina did the same: "She took 8 minutes and 42 seconds Then Randy shaved a further second off the record He ate his burger in 8 minutes and 41 seconds," says Stijn He ate a second giant burger in less than half an hour "He actually ate double what somebody else would eat in the same time," says Stijn Has Stijn made a record attempt in his own restaurant I hardly get to finish our burger with two pieces of meat," he laughs Several events were held today to honour Belgium's new cycling star the 22-year-old who became World Champion in road cycling last week the first time a Belgian rider managed to win one of the three big stage races in cycling (Tour Evenepoel received the honorary citizenship of Dilbeek around noon but that was just a starter of what was to follow Remco Evenepoel is from Schepdaal (Flemish Brabant) a town situated in the municipality of Dilbeek His day in the spotlights started in Dilbeek where he was received by the local mayor and where he signed a book to accept the honorary citizenship of Dilbeek- the seventh in Dilbeek's history (see also: photos at the bottom of the page) he managed to sign the book on stage before a crowd of about 500 mostly local fans; many of them wearing a special cap with his first name "Remco" printed on it but when you put on the rainbow shirt of World Champion Evenepoel is not the first sportsman to become an honorary citizen in Dilbeek: he follows in the footsteps of Belgian football legend Paul Van Himst and football ace Sven Kums a former winner of the Golden Shoe trophy who now plays for KAA Gent The Flemish Sports Minister Ben Weyts said "you are an example for many Your perseverance and strong will that brought you to where you are now Evenepoel next headed to central Brussels to appear on the balcony of the city hall at the Grand Place with a whole bunch of supporters and fans following him in a specially organised bike tour from Dilbeek to the capital His wonderful season started with a win in Liège-Bastogne-Liège Though he didn't start as the big favourite in the Tour of Spain extending his splendid form in Australia to win the rainbow jersey Remco Evenepoel (R.EV) turns 23 next January and is part of the Belgian Quickstep-Alpha Vinyl team of team manager Patrick Lefevere but he still needs to win his first Tour de France - he may have a go at it next year For the first time since 2018 the international geuze and kriek beer festival will be held on Friday 21 April As was the case 5 years ago the festival will be held in the centre of Itterbeek a village that is part of the Flemish Brabant municipality of Dilbeek De Nacht Van De Grote Dorst (The Night of Great Thirst) as the festival is known features brings together fans of lambic and geuze beer from both Belgium and abroad The location of the festival is in the very heart of the region in which lambic based beers are produced: the Pajottenland and Zenne Valley areas of Flemish Brabant and Brussels that has one such brewery in the municipality of Anderlecht The Gueuze Society that organises the festival was founded in 2012 It promotes the regional produce of the Pajottenland area more specifically beers from the region that are brewed via spontaneous fermentation such as lambic In addition to the organisation of what prior to the coronavirus pandemic had been a biannual festival the Geuze society also organises other smaller festivals and events such as lecturers The Gueuze Society aims to bring gueuze enthusiasts together At the last festival in 2018 more than a quarter of the 2,500 visitors at the festival came from abroad The first International Gueuze and Kriek Festival The first festival was intended as a protest against threats by the Federal Food Safety Agency (FAVV) to close down a number of lambic breweries in Flemish Brabant Beer lovers from Belgium and abroad who wished to express their support to the  brewers of lambic beers About 700 people attented the first festival that was held in Eizeringen This was twice the number that had been expected Since then the festival has gone from strength to strength It now takes place at Itterbeek that is just a couple of kilometres outside Brussels and is easily accessible on public transport The following De Lijn bus services stop within easy walking distance of the festival site R28 (Brussels North Station to Ninove) - Stop Dilbeek Stelplaats 116 (Brussels South Station to Essene via Itterbeek and Ternat) 117 (Brussels South Station to Sint-Martens Bodegem via Itterbeek) 127 (Brussels North Station to Ninove via Roosdaal and Liedekerke) 810 Halle to Groot-Bijgaarden via Itterbeek and Dilbeek) 415 birds have been taken to the Bird and Mammal Sanctuary at Heusden-Zolder (Limburg Province) after they were seized from a car on the hard shoulder of the Brussels Orbital motorway at Dilbeek in Flemish Brabant The birds were seized by the Federal Highways police from the British-registered car on Sunday evening Rudi Oyen of the Bird and Mammal Sanctuary told VRT News that “Late on Sunday evening we received a call from the Federal Highways Police to go and collect a consignment of birds from the hard shoulder of the Brussels Orbital Motorway in Dilbeek” and the driver was planning to travel to England” but there were also some parrots and pigeons They were all crammed together inside the car”