BRUSSELS – Awards ceremonies are more than just celebrations recognizing outstanding individual achievements; at their best, they’re also positive reflections of the organization bestowing the honors. Such was the case at the Brussels Expo Paleis 10, where two women, Rika Coppens, CEO of House of HR, and Diane Govaerts of Ziegler, were named Manager Van […]
BUCHAREST, ROMANIA – Massive and majestic, the Palace of the Parliament is the heaviest structure in the world, outweighing even the Pyramids of Giza, and second in terms of area covered only to The Pentagon. The downtown Bucharest building’s impressive presence has provided a dramatic backdrop for a host of major films, including War Dogs. […]
MONTERREY, MEXICO – “We have broken paradigms,” Sergio Lizárraga, leader of Banda MS once told an interviewer, referring to his band’s popularity, which has transcended all expectations to prove that banda music has unlimited appeal in today’s market beyond Mexico. Sold out shows before wildly appreciative crowds from Nashville to Las Vegas have provided convincing proof […]
Willemstad, Curaçao – Singer Raynor “Raey” Laufer recently performed a song entitled “Kaminda tin Huma, Tin Kandela,” which translated from Papiamentu, the language of Aruba, Bonaire and Curaçao (the Caribbean’s “ABC Islands”), means “Were There is Smoke There is Fire.” Many were warmed by the glow of the Curaçan artist’s own fire when he performed […]
Nottertal-Heilinger Höhenm DE – “Music is medicine for the soul,” wrote Plato. For the thousands of future doctors who danced on the airstrip of Obermehler-Schlotheim Airport during the MediMeisterschaften festival this fall, the great philosopher’s words ring oh so very true. Started in 2002 as a football tournament involving medical schools and facilities at a group […]
BRUSSELS – If the past is indeed prologue as the great Shakespeare wrote, then the way a society treats its historic structures should foretell something about the way it will build its future. In keeping with this principle, those who participated in a recent online event organized by the Belgian Building Research Institute to discuss […]
In the world of television, where success can vanish in the blink of any eye, Wheel of Fortune stands out as a paradigm of longevity. Debuting in Hollywood 46 years ago, the word puzzle quiz show, is the longest-running syndicated series in US history. The Belgian edition Het Rad van Fortuin, has been around almost […]
DE HAAN, BELGIUM – Even in these times of technological wonders, few things stir the imagination like a lighthouse. Since the era of the ancient Egyptians, these towering structures with their glowing tops have guided mariners through uncertain waters. Perhaps that is why they have become a universal symbol of hope and reassurance. It made […]
INIS OÍRR, IRELAND – At the mouth of Galway Bay, lay the three Arans, windswept islands perched between the vast sea and the continent of Europe to the east. Suspended as they are at the edge of two worlds, these jagged outcrops create a lineal space where past and future float side-by-side in the salty […]
During a career that has seen him work on TV specials like European Commission’s Presidential Debate, and popular programs, including Dancing With The Stars Belgium and Liefde voor Muziek, Michiel Milbou has built a stellar reputation for his impeccable key lighting. However, in his recent project, Belgium’s version of The Masked Singer, Milbou got to […]
BRUSSELS – During a career that has seen him work on TV specials like European Commission’s Presidential Debate, and popular programs, including Dancing With The Stars Belgium and Liefde voor Muziek, Michiel Milbou has built a stellar reputation for his impeccable key lighting. However, in his recent project, Belgium’s version of The Masked Singer, Milbou […]
RATHENOW, GERMANY – Light takes on a new life when it dances on water. Gliding ephemerally across the surface without disturbing a drop, it captivates with a special power, defying the normal rules that weigh down matter. This magical chemistry between light and water were beautifully evident at the Rathenow Summer Festival, thanks to a […]