“From Stadium Fairy Tale to Hate-Fueled Nightmare: The Attack on Referee Pascal Kaiser”
When German referee Pascal Kaiser walked onto the pitch in Cologne, he thought the most
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Let us introduce you to the people of Brussels – passionate, determined, and a little bit crazy. We’re excited to showcase the wealth of diverse talents, ideas, and ambitious projects that you’ll find in this dynamic city.
Adriano Selva: The Soulful Pop Dreamer Who Feels It All
In a world that often rewards detachment, Adriano Selva chooses to stand beautifully exposed. His
Splinters of Joy: Lylybeth Merle’s Eco‑Queer Fairy Tale of Transition and Healing
Lylybeth Merle’s new book Échardes (“Splinters”), out in February 2026, is a tender, defiant journey through gender,
Music, Books and Brussels: A Conversation with Elliot Ibouzidene
Meeting artist Elliot Ibouzidene to talk about music, literature and his “unwritings” of Athens and Copenhagen, in
Renee Nicole Good: Community Mourns the Loss of a Queer Mother, Poet, and Advocate for Compassion
Renee Nicole Good, a 37‑year‑old queer writer and mother of three, was killed on Wednesday
The Bloemardin: Brussels’ Forgotten Rebel Spirit
If you’ve ever wandered past Brussels City Hall, you might have noticed a small statue
Identities in Motion: Justine Theizen’s POV Brings Hip Hop, Humor, and Queer Stories to the Stage
POV, the new creation by choreographer and performer Justine Theizen, blurs the boundaries between hip hop,
Rob Jetten, Openly Gay Centrist Leader, Poised to Become the Netherlands’ Youngest Prime
At 38, Rob Jetten stands on the verge of making history as both the youngest
Roddy Bottum’s “The Royal We”: A Memoir of Excess, Art, and Survival
In The Royal We, Faith No More keyboardist Roddy Bottum opens a window into a vanished
