Kicking off the festivities on Friday is none other than British rap sensation Little Simz. Fresh from her starring role in Netflix’s Top Boy and with her eighth album, Lotus, set to drop on May 9, Simz brings her cutting-edge lyricism and unmistakable presence to the Belgian stage
“It is all about the human connection,” Boyen told The Brussels Times, emphasizing that while the opulent setting and steep prices attract the high-class clientele, it is the personal touch that keeps them coming back
Amnesty International and other NGOs, including Abortion Right, will participate, calling for the total decriminalisation of abortion in Belgium and improved access to safe and legal abortion services
The basilica’s origins date back to King Leopold II, who envisioned a grand pantheon on Koekelberg Hill to honour Great Belgians, inspired by Paris’s Panthéon. Unveiling was planned for 1905 to mark the 75th anniversary of Belgian independence
Courtois had been absent from the Belgian squad due to a dispute with former national team coach Domenico Tedesco. The rift, which surfaced in 2023, reportedly stemmed from disagreements over team selection and captaincy
