Category Archives: Observing Brussels

Michael´s Part

Posted on 26/12/2025 by Katarina

PARTS OF MICHAEL It was dark when Michael left the building of the bank where he worked. A huge Xmas tree in the lobby was glowing, competing with many other seasonal decorations in shops and institutions along the Brussels Inner … Continue reading →

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Writingbrussels reading on June 20

Posted on 27/05/2025 by Yves

Friday 20 June at 6:00 p.m. Writingbrussels is back with more stories. The venue is “Bohemian Art Space” on 33 Rue Wiertz in Ixelles (map).

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The Silver Suitcase

Posted on 25/04/2025 by Katarina

Photo @rezi_illustration “They are on a Tinder date 2 or 3,” says my companion. Her dark and bright eyesare sparkling with confidence as she is sipping her oat cappuccino.“How could you know that for sure?” I ask. We are speaking in … Continue reading →

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Rough start. Roller coaster. Wild in Brussels (3/3)

Posted on 17/12/2024 by markrowancropper

Image courtesy of Edinburgh Europa Institute From the outset, Papotis had struck George as a very singular chap. And George came to have plenty of reason for believing his first impressions. George felt he knew Greek people well: he’d had … Continue reading →

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Rough start. Roller coaster. Wild in Brussels (2/3)

Posted on 16/12/2024 by markrowancropper

Image courtesy of Truus, Bob & Jan too! Even so, it wasn’t just a few brushes with some prickly characters, in his first weeks at the European Regulatory Authority, that put George on edge. Before he had opportunity to meet … Continue reading →

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