Review jazz © Fred Debrock They played in a church, but it was mainly the subdued compositions of Bert Joris and the accordion of Philippe Thuriot that turned the concert of the Brussels Jazz Orchestra into a sometimes sacred event. Looking within by the Brussels Jazz Orchestra, seen on 06/04 in the OLV van Bijstandkerk … Read more
In Lokeren, the almost entire municipal council has adopted a motion requesting that the NMBS measure be withdrawn or adjusted. This motion is sent to Minister of Mobility Georges Gilkinet (Ecolo) and NMBS boss Sophie Dutordoir. “We do not want empty stations, but rather a versatile service that responds to the needs of travelers,” says … Read more
Nico Verkroost accidentally killed a wolf on the A67 near Aalst on Sunday evening. He is affected by the accident. “It’s a shame, it really is a rare animal.” The blow came unexpectedly. Nico just looked at his navigation. On the way home, on the A67 to Venlo. “My bus came all the way up. … Read more
Many students were literally left out in the cold on the first day of school of the new year. The train that was supposed to take them to Aalst was apparently not designed for more passengers and many travelers had to wait in the cold on Monday for replacement transport. – Spokesperson Bart Crols of … Read more
The mayor of Aalst, Christoph D’Haese (N-VA), still does not explicitly endorse the principle of ‘medical solidarity’ and asks for conditionality. This appears after various questions from Aalst city councilors on Tuesday evening. – At the beginning of this month it appeared that Aalst no longer wanted to receive Brussels patients, despite previous agreements with … Read more
RV Hazes in Carré. – Willebroek Photos and videos of the performance of singer André Hazes in disco Carré in Willebroek cause a stir on social media. “People who dance together in full corona crisis, pass the microphone … This is a blow in the face for the healthcare staff.” According to Carré manager Tim … Read more
Did the summer fall to pieces? Bad news: corona has even more doom and gloom in store for the fall. Halloween walks have been canceled, the Saint and his helpers stay in Spain, Christmas markets present themselves in a slimmed-down form and those who want to go on a winter sport will not get après … Read more
People with dementia can live in a ‘smart home’ in the future. It is a house full of digital gadgets that help people with dementia, for example, to get up on time and get dressed. Or to eat. The house is currently being developed by Eindhoven University of Technology (TU / e). An enormous cheese … Read more
Posted on Monday, February 24, 2020 at 3:55 p.m. Through Sudinfo with Belga — European Commissioner Margaritis Schinas, responsible for promoting the European way of life and combating anti-Semitism, strongly condemned the floats and disguises caricaturing the Jews on Sunday at the Aalst carnival. – – “It seems clear to me: the Aalst carnival is … Read more
Thehe Belgian carnival of Aalst persists and signs: accused of anti-Semitism, which has earned him being struck out of UNESCO’s intangible heritage, this festive parade decided to “laugh at everything” and showed new caricatures on Sunday Orthodox Jews. A choice that has not failed to make many politicians react. Stereotypes Representations of the Jewish community … Read more