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Lambic beer owes unique flavour primarily to microorganisms (and much less to the grains used) | VRT NWS: news
1+ hour, 3+ min ago (290+ words) Lambic enthusiasts know that it is a traditional Belgian beer that undergoes spontaneous fermentation. Before it is bottled, it matures for up to three years in wooden barrels. It is a typical regional beer brewed primarily in the Pajottenland region,…...
Heritage status for two wings of Brussels Natural History Museum | VRT NWS: news
2+ hour, 8+ min ago (344+ words) Two wings of the Belgian Institute of Natural Sciences in Brussels'better known as the Dinosaurs" Museum'have now been recognised as protected heritage. The neoclassical Janlet wing is classified as a monument, while the Vestel wing is added to the protection…...
Couple crosses lines with heavy suitcase at Brussels-North, rail traffic halted for 20 minutes (VIDEO) | VRT NWS: news
2+ hour, 31+ min ago (123+ words) Couple crosses lines with heavy suitcase at Brussels-North, rail traffic halted for 20 minutes (VIDEO)VRT The number of incidents of people trekking across railway lines in Belgium appears to be on the decline, but it remains a problem. "Trespassing on…...
Soft Capping" to protect Ghent's St Bavo"s Abbey ruins ahead of major restoration | VRT NWS: news
5+ hour, 19+ min ago (367+ words) Ghent is experimenting with "soft capping" to protect the ruins of St Bavo"s Abbey and the vegetation present. A type of "green roof" will be installed to prevent water-seepage. A complete restoration of the abbey ruins will follow next…...
Voluntary military service becomes tremendous success in Belgium: 3, 248 applicants for 500 places | VRT NWS: news
5+ hour, 45+ min ago (422+ words) A total of 3, 248 men and women have signed up for Belgium's first voluntary year of military service, according to figures released by the Ministry of Defense on the final day of registration. Only 500 places were available. At the end of…...
Youngsters and investors want to beat rising interest rates: Fears of rate hikes driving up flat sales | VRT NWS: news
6+ hour, 22+ min ago (708+ words) Despite the turbulent geopolitical climate, the number of sales on the real estate market continues to rise. "It wasn't expected," says notary Bart Van Opstal. In the first quarter of this year, the number of real estate transactions (for houses…...
Big increase in number of seals bitten by dogs: "Keep your dog on the lead!" | VRT NWS: news
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (257+ words) In recent days, there's been a noticeable increase in the number of seals being brought into the Sea Life rescue centre in Blankenberge (West Flanders) after being bitten by dogs. Sea Life Blankenberge is urging people to keep their dogs…...
Fresh national trade union demo in Brussels on 12 May | VRT NWS: news
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (267+ words) Belgium's three big trade unions, the socialist ABVV, Christian ACV and liberal ACLVB are organising a new national demonstration in the Belgian and Flemish capital on Tuesday 12 May. The unions made the announcement in a joint press release yesterday. During…...
Belgian NGO worker imprisoned in Central African Republic freed | VRT NWS: news
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (186+ words) Joseph Figueira Martin, an employee working for the American NGO Family Health International 360, who was incarcerated in the Central African Republic, has been released, the Portuguese Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced. Joseph Figueira Martin enjoys both Belgian and Portuguese…...
Oostduinkerke's mounted shrimp fishers open new season | VRT NWS: news
2+ day, 5+ hour ago (345+ words) In the West Flemish seaside resort of Oostduinkerke, mounted shrimp fishermen have opened their new season. Thanks to the fine weather, this attracted large crowds. The fishermen ride their horses out to sea for about 20 minutes and drag their nets…...