Université Libre de Bruxelles (ULB) has decided to cut ties with Israeli universities following a rally organized by student groups on November 21. The protest was set to coincide with a meeting of the ULB’s Academic Council (CoA) debating on …
Facing the mirror: Hilde’s journey of self-acceptance
Hilde Kloosterman CREDIT: Evy Coeckelbergs
Hilde, a hairdresser doing all she can to make women with hair loss feel feminine and beautiful, struggled with her own alopecia. Thanks to her children, she was able to regain her confidence and work hard to be able to …
The Planet is Heating Up. Is It Too Late to Make a Difference?
Pollution of the Tetovo city with smoke and smog under Shar Mountain - Photo Credit: Wikimedia Commons
If you read the news, you probably know that our planet is on fire — literally. It might feel hopeless, and you might want to tune out, but don’t be fooled — there’s still time to turn this around. What’s going …
Is the Mine Ban Treaty at Risk?
The UN estimates the Ukraine is now the most mined nation in the world. Photo: Creative Commons - Landmine warning sign in BiH - Darij & Ana / CC BY 2.0.
An anti-personnel mine is an explosive device designed to injure or kill people. It is widely banned under the Ottawa Treaty due to its long-term threat to civilians. However, some NATO countries are considering leaving the treaty. Why is this …
Iraqi painter Hamdan Saray: “Art is also a way of showing the horror in this world”
Hamdan Saray at his atelier. Picture by Ouassima Oualkadi
Hamdan Saray, a 49-year-old Iraqi painter born in Baghdad, fled his homeland in 2003 after the American invasion of Iraq. He transformed the trauma of surviving three wars into a powerful artistic journey. Saray, who currently resides in Belgium, explores …
Cinema supports Ukraine at the Mriya International Film Festival
Image by Lore Baeyens. The two founders, Eva Zurian and Dora Zahorodnia, opening the film festival.
The Mriya International Film Festival showcases Ukrainian culture and raises funds for humanitarian aid, continuing its mission to support those affected by war. Now in its third year, the festival remains a platform for cultural exchange and solidarity, driven by …
“Wow, I did that. It’s now forever on me”: Belgian-Filipino shares her journey to becoming a full-time tattoo artist
A wide smile from where I am now | Image by Urzina Dela Cruz
Behind the artist of the illustrations permanently inked on the human skin, a deep story lies. This is Joan Dumez, a 27-year-old full-time tattoo artist in Belgium. Moving here when she was still young, having majored in game graphics, she …
Palestinian Human Rights Academic Noura Erakat Gets Awarded The Amnesty International Chair 2025
Noura Erakat Amnesty International Chair 2025, Photo by Nic Vermeulen
On March 27, Professor and attorney Noura Erakat was awarded the Amnesty International Chair in recognition of her critical insights into international law and human rights. During the event, Erakat highlighted the limitations and potential of international law in addressing …
Did you ever hear about The Cryalot?
For centuries, humans have been afraid of vampires, yet many forget that this bloodsucker is not the only creature that preys on the unsuspecting. The cryalot, an often-forgotten spirit from ancient folklore, thrives by sucking up the emotions from people …
Actress Nicole Rushing: “Throw yourself into it and love it.”
Nicole Rushing's extensive theater career has taken her to the Netherlands, England, and Japan among other countries (Credit: Anna Bures)
I couldn’t tell you when I knew I wanted to be a performer. My parents were both ballet dancers, so I grew up in the theater world. It has always been a part of my life – I’m a complete …