Housing young professionals is a booming business. So how does Brussels’ property sector live with the constant stream of international newcomers in search of short-term housing – and what’s it like to be one of them? Sarah Crew reports

Want to look good while supporting local designers with a social conscience? Look no further. Sarah Schug reports

Since Belgium’s euthanasia law was introduced in 2002, more than 22,000 people have chosen to die this way, ending unbearable psychological or physical suffering on their own terms. Two experts in end-of-life care and ethics talk us through the history, the safeguards – and where to turn for support and a listening ear. Lisa Bradshaw reports

We sat down with Juliana Santos Wahlgren to talk about racial discrimination in Belgium, the Black Lives Matter protests, and what’s next. Linda Thompson reports.

Six months ago, international schools in Belgium were suddenly confronted with a problem nobody had expected. We take a look at how they have tackled the challenges of Covid-19, drawing on all their advantages to ensure their students thrive. Karen McHugh reports.

Belgium officially has a new princess, and the next monarch will be the first Queen of the Belgians. As a gradual reckoning finally takes place of the atrocities of Leopold II’s reign, we take a brief tour through the high points and dark chapters of the country’s royal family. Leo Cendrowicz reports

Whether you live in a rented city-centre apartment or your own detached house in the suburbs, there are plenty of measures that can cut energy use, save money and reduce our environmental footprint. Sarah Crew reports

Founded by novelist Sulaiman Addonia, the Refugee Writing Academy gives people a safe place to express themselves through literature and find a way back to the interests of their former lives. Lisa Bradshaw reports

While Belgium has been among the countries worst hit by the pandemic, the crisis has cut through many of the usual government contortions the country is known for. So how is the federal government handling the crisis and are regional and local government measures aiding or aggravating the situation? Ian Mundell reports.

Feeling like an insider instead of an outsider is the best thing that can happen to an expat living abroad. But getting there isn’t always easy and moving abroad comes with a set of challenges. How does this impact the mental health of expats? Bulletin editor-in-chief Sarah Crew explains in the latest Brussels Explained session. Listen to the full podcast at https://deburen.eu/magazine-archief?type=podcast