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Bookmark or Share- How Belgians became refugees during the First World WarFirst welcome. At first, the Belgian refugees were greeted with open arms. In “The Reception of Belgian Refugees in Europe”, UK-based author Pierre Purseigle recalls how “a group of Belgians detraining in Northampton were met by kind-hearted ladies who were ready at the station with steaming coffee, buns and sweets.
- Who is Sinterklaas and how do Belgians celebrate 6 December?On 6 December, Sinterklaas or "de Sint" in Flemish and Saint-Nicolas in French, brings presents to well-behaved children in Belgium. He can be described as a more serious version of Santa Claus. The character has its origins in Nicholas of Myra, a Greek bishop from Myra who lived in the fourth century AD. In Belgium, he is depicted as a stately ...
- The Belgian seeds of Rwanda’s genocide - The Brussels TimesHaving previously favoured the Tutsis, the Belgians switched sides to support the Hutus. Grégoire Kayibanda, the Hutu leader of the Parmehutu party, claimed the Tutsis were outsiders and therefore colonialists: he sought to abolish the privileges of the ‘Tutsi race’. The Belgians propelled him to power.
- Belgians remain most loyal employees in Europe - The Brussels TimesLast year, Belgians were also the most loyal employees, as just 8% were actively looking to switch jobs. "Even in 2024, we find that Belgians are very loyal," said Senior Legal Manager at SD Worx, Jan Vanthournout. "We have the lowest active interest when it comes to switching employers." This puts Belgium ahead of Austria and the Netherlands ...
- Waffling on: 14 of the best Belgian jokes - The Brussels TimesLocal humour. 6. Sour beer has been found to improve the health of northern Belgians. This definitively proves that what's good for the Gueuze is good for the Flanders. 7. Someone has just beaten me with a map of Belgium. Now I'm all covered in brugeses.
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