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Barley bubbles: Beer spa opens in Brussels

Bart Biesemans and Christian Levaux, Reuters
Posted at May 13 08:25 PM

BRUSSELS - Belgians will soon be able to relax in hops and barley as a new beer spa experience is about to open for the first time in Belgium. Read more »

Artist creates COVID-free 'portable oasis' for one

Bart Biesemans and Clement Rossignol, Reuters
Posted at Apr 20 09:02 AM

BRUSSELS - When governments around Europe told people to create a "bubble" to limit their social contacts during the COVID-19 pandemic, this was probably not what they had in mind. Read more »

Police charge Brussels April Fool's Day 'party' crowd

Agence France-Presse
Updated as of Apr 02 09:22 AM

Police on horseback and using water cannon charged a crowd of up to 2,000 people gathered in a Brussels park on Thursday for a fake concert announced on social media as an April Fool's Day prank. Read more »

Virus-drained nurses hang up uniforms for other jobs

Françoise Michel and Emeline Henry, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Nov 19 11:41 AM

Despite a desperate plea by European authorities for medical staff to treat wave after wave of COVID-19 patients, these former nurses speak of disillusionment and disappointment with public health systems they say fell far short of what they were designed for.   Read more »

Global pledging 'marathon' aims to raise billions for COVID-19 vaccine

Reuters
Posted at May 04 04:23 PM

World leaders will hold an international pledging "marathon" on Monday to raise at least 7.5 billion euros ($8.2 billion) for research into a possible vaccine and treatments for the novel coronavirus, after rich countries promised a unified response. Read more »

Mothering with a mask: Belgian with COVID-19 gives birth to healthy baby

Reuters
Posted at Apr 29 07:56 PM

A pregnant Belgian woman diagnosed with the coronavirus has given birth to a healthy baby daughter - but must now learn to care for her newborn wearing, and sleeping with, a protective mask. Read more »

Yearning for a pint? Brussels brewers deliver to homes during coronavirus lockdown

Reuters
Posted at Apr 14 09:33 PM

With beer sales hit by the coronavirus lockdown, small Brussels breweries are offering a delivery service to the homes of thirsty customers and for some business is booming. Read more »

Bayanihan alive among Pinoys in Belgium, France facing COVID-19 crisis

Raquel Bernal-Crisostomo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 27 06:35 PM

BRUSSELS - Despite the lockdown, Filipinos in Belgium and France continue to exhibit the "community spirit" popularly known as "Bayanihan". Read more »

Belgium passes 2,000 coronavirus cases, deaths mount

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Mar 20 08:32 PM

The number of coronavirus cases recorded in Belgium surged past 2,000 on Friday and the number of deaths attributed to the disease COVID-19 jumped up by 16 to 37. Read more »

Pinoys in Belgium worry over growing number of coronavirus cases

Raquel Bernal-Crisostomo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 12 05:21 PM

There is a growing concern among Filipinos in Belgium as the number of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) confirmed cases in the country continues to rise. Read more »

LOOK: Brussels' Manneken Pis wears Pinoy shirt to mark PH Independence Day

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 26 01:27 AM

Brussels' famed statue Manneken Pis was dressed in a traditional Filipino shirt camisa de chino to commemorate the Philippines' 121st year of independence from the Spanish rule. Read more »

Filipina painter featured in Belgium art fair

Raquel Bernal-Crisostomo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 21 11:48 AM

Pinoy artist Aurea Calanog did not expect to be a rising name in the Brussels art scene. But with her paintings being recognized by Europeans, it looks like she’s on the way to becoming well-known. Read more »

Brexit uncertainty continues weigh on UK businesses: British Chamber

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Feb 20 06:38 PM

British businessmen want clarity on what will happen after the United Kingdom leaves the European Union.  Read more »

Mga kawatan, huli nang 'pabalikin' ng may-ari ng pagnanakawang tindahan

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Oct 25 07:55 AM

Pinayuhan ng may-ari ng tindahan ang mga kawatan na bumalik na lang para mas marami silang makuhang kita, pero nauwi iyon sa pagkakaaresto ng mga ito.  Read more »