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But attempts to beef up security have run up against legal problems after complaints from residents The embassy in 2016 mooted the idea of a re-location to the suburb of Watermael-Boitsfort, but the idea was eventually shot down The new site promises to be a huge project with the new seat bringing the embassy together with the U.S LN24 reports that Etterbeek Mayor Vincent De Wolf welcomes the move: “I am delighted that the Americans have chosen our beautiful town to settle in.” The project will see significant redevelopment of the location with the office building currently standing on the land set to be demolished Part of the plot will be set aside for the construction of residential housing De Wolf said that buy-in from local residents is needed for the plan to succeed given the disruption that NATO and international summits will cause to the area but the mayor says he views the arrival of the embassy “with a positive spirit.” Spain was easily the top performing major economy in the eurozone Spain’s core settlement infrastructure continues to operate normally Washington and Beijing are trading tariff blows The EU could come out on top ― if it can rise to the challenge But the Fund gives its implicit backing to Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ plans to stabilize U.K Connecting decision makers to a dynamic network of information Bloomberg quickly and accurately delivers business and financial information The building in the Watermael-Boitsfort - Watermaal-Bosvoorde area of Brussels Photographer: Laurie Dieffembacq/AFP via Getty Images The Belgian capital has taken action to block Washington’s plan to move the U.S. embassy from its current downtown location near Russia’s mission to a bucolic neighborhood adjacent an 11,000-acre forest on the city’s southern outskirts. The point of contention? The new building is too celebrated for what the Americans have planned for it. 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 ​CategoriesCategoriesEnglishECONOMYBelgian property tax set to increase by record 9,6% in 202325 December 2022 The indexation coefficient for annual cadastral income tax (which adjusts property taxes for inflation ed.) will increase real estate taxes in Belgium by 9,6% in 2023 Out of all the indexations set to take effect next year the one concerning the property tax is likely to hurt the wallets of all Belgian property owners The indexation coefficient is linked to the consumer price index and therefore to inflation “A historical record,” according to tax lawyer Aurélien Bortolotti some municipalities have also announced that they will increase the property tax in their budgets next year While part of the property tax is paid to the Regions (Flanders the municipalities get the lion's share Copy linkGet updates in your mailboxYour email addressSubscribeBy clicking "Subscribe" I confirm I have read and agree to the Privacy Policy rapid and high-quality information 24 hours a day from Belgium and abroad to all Belgian media not to mention entertainment and lifestyle our journalists and press photographers produce hundreds of photos and news stories Since the end of March 2022 English has been added as a language businesses and various organisations that need reliable information Belga News Agency also offers a comprehensive range of corporate services to meet all their communication needs www.belganewsagency.eu That’s what an unlikely pair — a Belgian lawyer and Donald Trump’s former chief strategist — hope will happen with The Movement the first ever “club” for Euroskeptics and populists “We are building a club that will bring people together whose members we will help … like brothers in arms,” Mischaël Modrikamen said in an interview in the living room of his home in the residential district of Watermael-Boitsfort “And if a brother in arms needs help the club will be there to lend a hand.” anti-establishment groups across Europe and serve as a central source of polling Bannon and Modrikamen said in separate interviews that the success of populist parties in Italy and Austria and an expected far-right surge in next year’s European Parliament election “There are differences among us and these will be maybe stronger in a potential future Euroskeptic front” — Italian MEP Marco Zanni “Some people say ‘well, they already have that,'” Bannon told POLITICO in an interview in Rome the [French] Front National [now the National Rally] What would you like to accomplish?’ And every party said the same thing: ‘Tell us we’re not alone.'” The Movement is financed mostly from Bannon’s own pockets and European donors There are seven or eight people working from Modrikamen’s home and the Belgian said he would like to add “three to four full-time people” in Brussels Modrikamen plans to organize informal and formal gatherings at his spacious home using it for meetings of Euroskeptic leaders ahead of EU summits He also wants to hold a “summit of Euroskeptic leaders,” which he said could take place “in November or January.” Italy’s interior minister and head of the co-governing League party has said publicly he would join The Movement as has Giorgia Meloni of the far-right Brothers of Italy Italy is the “center of the political universe,” Bannon said President Donald Trump’s chief strategist Steve Bannon is now touring Europe to expand The Movement’s Euroskeptic and populist platform | Tiziana Fabi/AFP via Getty Images “There are differences among us and these will be maybe stronger in a potential future Euroskeptic front,” said Marco Zanni “But there are differences in all the groups and making this front more homogenous can be destructive.” said many politicians are “concerned” at how Euroskeptics are getting organized “Nationalistic parties are pretty good at working together [while] pro-European forces are scattered,” she said “He’s an interesting person of course, but it’s not anyone that we’ve added to our current schedule,” Jimmie Åkesson leader of the fast-growing far-right Sweden Democrats told Bloomberg earlier this year “I don’t see any possibility of meeting him near-term.” Åkesson was responding to Bannon telling Dagens Nyheter that he thinks “the Sweden Democrats are a lesson for the whole world.” our target has been not to get too far ahead of it but get … kind of a blocking minority” — Steve Bannon Bannon and Modrikamen have been touring Europe including a meeting with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán we’re going to see the True Finns,” Modrikamen said “There are a lot of people who are more mainstream and who are not far from our convictions like [Austrian Chancellor] Sebastian Kurz and also [Spanish Popular Party leader] Pablo Casado in Spain,” he said In France, Bannon has his eyes on Marion Maréchal whom he has described as “an amazing figure,” while Modrikamen said that Raheem Kassam the far-right news site previously headed by Bannon has reached out to Le Pen’s National Rally The Belgian said that when Trump emerged as a leading presidential candidate, he posted a video of himself on YouTube “we have this in common; we speak the truth Modrikamen said he asked Brexiteer Nigel Farage to pass along a one-page memo to the U.S the niece of France’s National Rally leader Marine Le Pen has been scouted as a potential supporter of The Movement | Jeff Pachoud/AFP via Getty Images Bannon and Modrikamen said they intend to form a new populist group in the European Parliament after the election in May 2019 They don’t advocate countries breaking from the EU or ditching the euro currency (at least not yet) but say more power should be handed back from Brussels to national capitals “If you look at countries with sovereignty … Switzerland Norway … they’ve all got their own central bank,” Bannon said “But the whole euro and the implementation of it was so complicated that unwinding that …” Bannon confessed he had “no idea” what the European Parliament even was until he saw YouTube videos featuring “amazing” speeches by Farage “Everything here in Europe is different,” Bannon said but get 33 percent [of the votes]  … you know Bannon said he is focused on turning The Movement into an “infrastructure of victory,” with a polling operation data analytics and “hiring firms that will do the analytics for targeting.” The Movement should provide “the technical ability to do war rooms rapid response — which is a fairly rudimentary element right now,” he said Beyond that, he wants to go further still and unite “left-wing populists and right-wing nationalists.” On his Rome trip, he reached out to Luigi Di Maio you will not find two politicians that worked as hard as Salvini and Di Maio leading their parties to these unbelievable victories and then stepped back and let someone else be the guy that goes to the G7 G20 and sits in the Oval Office with Trump … Nobody would do that,” said Bannon referring to the fact that the country’s prime minister is Giuseppe Conte Unions fear new rules will be unevenly applied Lobbyists fret they deprive them of face time The money will be disbursed via an EU fund called the European Peace Facility Commission rebukes Hungary and Poland for democratic backsliding despite talks to unlock funds It’s the latest tangle between the EU and its interpreters who are angry over health problems arising from listening to poor digital connections Tibetan national flag raised in Watermael-Boitsfort Brussels: Led by mayors of respective municipalities many across Europe have hoisted the Tibetan National Flag in observance of the 61st anniversary of Tibetan Uprising Day on 10 March The municipalities of Schaerbeek and Watermael-Boitsfort of Brussels Wels of Austria and many other municipalities have been raising the Tibetan flag for over 30 years the flag hoisting campaign has been hugely successful in Europe with over 2000 Town halls hoisting the Tibetan flag on 10 March In order to reinvigorate the campaign and communications Brussels published and distributed special cards with images of Tibetan flag; it’s description and the Tibetan national anthem to commemorate 10 March Brussels presents around 2000 cards to the EU institutions The objective is to document the 30-year-old Tibet flag campaign to thank and reconnect with those who participated in the campaign and regenerate interest on Tibet Many have responded to the communications enthusiastically while many mayors wrote back to thank and reassure to raise the Tibetan flag on March 10 Bruxelles Secrète presents its top list of must-try activities in June in the capital exhibitions and immersive experiences of all kinds the editors of Bruxelles Secrète have put together a list of the best things to do in Brussels in June Yogis beware: the Brussels Yoga Fest is back on June 16 at the Parc du Cinquantenaire in Brussels this yoga festival gives yoga lovers the chance to share a moment of relaxation together and meet new people traditional dances and activities for children the Brussels Greek Food festival is set to set Brussels alight on June 14 This gourmet break won’t just delight your taste buds, it’ll also do your skin’s firmness a world of good! At Barcine a café located in the heart of downtown Brussels you can add collagen to your favorite beverages transforming all your little gourmet whims into anti-wrinkle products Couleur Café is a festival of world and urban music it takes place on the Plateau du Heysel in the Parc d’Osseghem you’re invited to party to the sounds of hip-hop A year ago, a new catering behemoth set up shop in Brussels: we called it… Fox! This foodcourt has set up shop at number 25 boulevard du Souverain and we’d like to heartily recommend that you treat yourself to lunch on the terrace this June After months of waiting, Brucity’s panoramic restaurant has finally opened its doors take advantage of this rooftop with an incredible view over Brussels while enjoying delicious dishes that smell of spring You have until June 16 to discover the Rattus exhibition at the Sewermuseum It’s a highly unusual exhibition that invites us to deconstruct all the stereotypes we have about rats The museum also offers all kinds of scientific and cultural workshops as well as meetings with specialists and rat exterminators Warm, soft vegetables, airy bread from the Renard Bakery (Place Fernand Cocq), delicious meat and crunchy crudités: we over-validate Panam’s gourmet kebab And while the name may bring to mind Paris Panam’ s origins lie in Germany and the typical ” Berliner Kebabs “ Summer is just around the corner and the sun is already shining in Brussels! We can already see ourselves on the terraces of our favorite open-air guinguettes, sipping a sweet, refreshing cocktail with our feet fanning out. Here’s the list of guinguettes to discover in Brussels Take advantage of warmer temperatures and longer days to rediscover your city through the comic strip theme. Brussels is the world city of comics, and numerous murals depicting them are scattered throughout its streets! From Tintin to Boule et Bill, Gaston Lagaffe and many more, discover them all! He’s everyone’s favourite mystery-solving Belgian in bad trousers. Who else can he be but Tintin This year marks the 100th anniversary of the birth his creator and Belgium has no intention of letting their national hero’s centenary go unmarked a new mural at Brussels Midi train station will be unveiled This will be followed by a Tintin plane on its SN Brussels airline is the perfect year for a Tintin-themed holiday in the Belgian capital Situated on the Rue de Sables in the heart of Brussels, the Belgian Centre for Comic Strip Arts (www.comicscenter.net) is a good place for any Tintin enthusiast to start The centre has a wealth of information on the character and his creator as well as other comic favourites such as The Smurfs The museum traces Tintin’s evolution from an almost featureless line-drawing in the original newspaper strip to a fully-formed full-colour character in later editions (gaining his trademark quiff after a ride in an open-top car in 1929’s The Land of The Soviets) It also charts the introduction of sidekicks Snowy the dog the cursing Captain Haddock (named after the reply when a restless Hergé asked his wife what was for dinner) and the vain glass-shattering opera star Bianca Castafiore – a dig by Hergé at his opera-loving wife Designed by art-nouveau master Victor Horta the centre is also a beautiful structure in its own right and its elegant-yet-cosy café is a great place to stop for a coffee or cold Belgian beer “I learnt to read with Tintin,” says 46-year old Etienne Chevalier, Belgian editor of the Danish fansite Tintinologists “I received a copy of Destination Moon as a first communion present at the age of eight.” If this inspires you to stock up your own Tintin collection, La Boutique Tintin (13 Rue de la Colline, www.tintin.com) is just off the nearby Grand Place La Boutique contains an impressive array of memorabilia it is “incredibly expensive – not for kids” After that, it’s time to hit the Tintin trail, which starts just a few streets away. Brussels is dotted with cartoon murals, and a map guiding you around these, known as the ‘Comic Strip Trail’, is available from the tourist information office in the Grand Place (www.brusselsinternational.be; +32 (0) 2 513 89 40) As the Tintin mural is yet to be added to the list save a bit of time by first popping round the corner to see it on Rue de l’Etuve aim for Stockel underground station at the east end of this small city featuring all 140 characters from the books which was drawn by Hergé shortly before his death in 1983 Comic strip scenes can also be found at Ribaucourt and Porte de Hal stations After a day chasing Hergé’s intrepid reporter under and over ground so take some time out to relax and admire pictures of our cartoon friend in the swanky Bar Dessiné (Hotel Radisson SAS 47 Rue du Fossé aux Loups; +32 (0)2 219 2828) may want to delve deeper into the things that inspired his creator Born in the Etterbeek district in the south-east of the city Hergé’s modest family home can be found at 33 Rue Philippe Baucq (look out for the plaque) by taking the 71 bus from Brussels Central station to Place Flagey Round off your Tintin adventure the next morning with a trip to the flea market in the Place du Jeu de Balles Featured in the 1943 story The Secret of the Unicorn this is where Tintin finds the model ship containing the map to the buried treasure of Sir Francis Haddock It’s also is a great place to grab a bargain for yourself the market will also host a Tintin-themed evening Eurostar operates up to 10 daily services from London Waterloo and Ashford International to Brussels with return fares from £59. All Eurostar tickets to Brussels are valid to/from any Belgian station at no extra cost. Tickets are available from eurostar.com or 08705 186 186 Rooms at Rocco Forte's Hotel Amigo start from 175 euros (£117) per room, per night (www.roccofortehotels.com; +32 (0) 2 547 4747.) One-day ‘Jump’ travelcards to get you round Brussels cost four euros (£2.70) and are available from all metro stations. Of all the shops in the capital that bring the farmland to your fingertips As its name implies, Champigros is the place to be for all things mushroom Aside from mountains of fresh fungi and truffles the organic food savants behind the counter also offer rare fruits and vegetables and you know where to go when you want to wow your friends or partner with a fancy seasonal dinner so Champigros is best suited for those special upmarket ingredients that will make your dish pop Courtesy of Färm Färm which is why every single one of their spacious stores is named after and located near a metro stop there’s the biological aspect with an expansive selection of over one hundred different vegetables and plenty of fruits and that’s why not every single product in the store is bio You can try out their outstanding selection of over 50 cheeses on the spot at their healthy eatery Bio Market at Les Ateliers des Tanneurs Farm Shop Let’s face it: one of the main reasons we’re not all eating organic all the time is because it can be hard on the pocketbook. Going bio can be pricey, but the bio market at Les Ateliers des Tanneurs can lend a helping hand with this dilemma The market offers a remarkable balance in price and quality even while maintaining that romantic aspect of plucking avocados and fresh tomatoes out of giant wicker baskets you could feasibly make this 6/7 market your new weekly shopping spot without burning too big of a hole in your pocket Brussels’ organic lovers have embraced the concept store idea with open arms, merrily combining shops with restaurants and vice versa. One of the capital’s best examples so far is TAN a venue dedicated to ‘living food,’ meaning that in the upstairs restaurant ingredients are served either raw or cooked at low temperatures (always under a hundred degrees) to hold onto as much of their nutritional value as possible Every colorful dish that leaves the kitchen has been made with produce coming from the downstairs market from seasonal veggies to edible flowers and seaweeds so nothing is stopping you from upholding the ‘living food’ philosophy at home as well Sign up to our newsletter to save up to $800 on our unique trips See privacy policy Courtesy of CHYL Another concept shop to bring joy to many a guilt-free foodie, CHYL does it all with a conscience: wellness products and gluten-free cakes are all part of the package The 19th-century town house has been stylishly designed to be a home away from home for the alternative city dweller tend to love it so much that they make shopping and strolling around here a part of their weekend routine have become fixtures on Brussels’ veggie scene Its bakery department is stocked with a lovely selection of bread coming from multiple bio bakeries See & Do The Best European Cities to Visit in September Guides & Tips The Best Places to Travel in August See & Do Lesser-Known Summer Destinations to Visit in Europe See & Do The Best European Cities to Visit in Summer Guides & Tips Beat the Crowds with these Alternative Summer Destinations See & Do The Best European Cities to Visit in July See & Do The Best European Cities to Visit in October See & Do The Best European Cities to Visit in Spring See & Do The Best European Cities to Visit in Autumn Guides & Tips The Best European Cities to Visit in December Guides & Tips This Is Europe's Ultimate Road Trip Guides & Tips The Best European Cities to Visit in November US: +1 (678) 967 4965 | UK: +44 (0)1630 35000 tripssupport@theculturetrip.com © Copyright 2025 The Culture Trip Ltd