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It’s barely a two-kilometer walk from the main train station of Antwerp to its town square. One wouldn’t normally expect to encounter many others during that walk on the early morning of Easter Sunday ...
News Belgium » West Flanders » Culture: Battle of Flanders
Monocle meets Christian Van Thillo, CEO of De Persgroep, a powerful Belgian media empire that understands its market’s every desire. He took the helm fresh out of college and built a powerhouse. “It’s ...
News Belgium » West Flanders » Culture: Ghent Belgium captures the spirit of historic Flanders (4K)
In the heart of Flanders, Ghent stands out as one of Belgium’s most historic and vibrant cities. From its medieval rise as a wealthy European center to its modern role as a bustling port city and ...
News Belgium » West Flanders » Culture: Spots op West 2025: Belgium’s Site-Specific Theatre Festival Returns This July
From July 3 to 6, 2025, the picturesque village of Westouter in West Flanders will host the 23rd edition of Spots op West, a beloved site-specific theatre festival that transforms the town into a ...
News Belgium » West Flanders » Culture: Beer, bergs and inflatable riders: How Belgium’s superfans enjoy cycling’s ‘holy grail’
Wout van Aert's helmet accidentally hits a supporter's nose during last Sunday's In Flanders Fields race. Jasper Jacobs / Getty Images When Tadej Pogačar won the Tour of Flanders for the first time in ...