brussels

     

Brussels (French: Bruxelles, pronounce [bʁysɛl]; Dutch: Brussel, pronounced [ˈbrɵsəɫ]) is the largest city in Belgium, and the administrative heart of the European Union (EU). The City of Brussels in the Brussels-Capital Region is the country's capital. Brussels has grown from a 10th century fortress town founded by Charlemagne's grandson into a city of over one million inhabitants.

Trivia about brussels

  • James Ensor's 1888 painting the "Entry of Christ Into" this Belgian capital "in 1889" was rejected by his fellow artists
  • Rome,Brussels,Lisbon
  • Historians don't know when this capital city was founded, only that it sprouted up before 700 A.D.
  • Boston's Emerson College has satellite campuses in Kasteel Well, Holland, and in this Belgian capital
  • Most of the EU's important offices, including the Council of the European Union, are HQed in this Belgian city
  • Paris,Brussels,Rome
  • The name of this capital of Belgium might remind you of "sprouts" that Mom tries to make you eat
  • Although in a predominantly Flemish region, most of this city's inhabitants speak French
  • Once the capital of the Spanish Netherlands, today it's the capital of Belgium
  • Its upper city portion is home to the parliament & the royal palace
  • A Bruxellois is a native of the European city we call this
  • This Belgian capital constitutes 1 of the country's 3 administrative regions
  • Charlotte based "Villette" on her experiences at a boarding school in this Belgian city
  • One of the largest paintings at the Getty is Ensor's 1888 "Entry of Christ Into" this Belgian capital
  • While Paris is on the Seine, this Belgian capital is on the Senne
  • Home to NATO & little green sprouts
  • BRU
  • Built for the 1958 World's Fair, the Atomium in this Belgian city is a model of a molecule enlarged 165 billion times
  • Place for endive & sprouts: BRU
  • In Western Europe:RUBS LESS
  • The name of this Belgian capital's La Quincaillerie means "The Hardware Store", & it used to be one
  • Georges can't decide whether to visit Mons or this Belgian capital, site of the 1958 World's Fair
  • The World's Fair, symbolized by a 334-foot high atomium, was opened April 17 by King Baudouin in this capital
  • This city "sprouted" from Gallic-Roman settlements in the Senne valley prior to the 7th century A.D.
  • This capital is surrounded by, but is not part of, the Flemish region of Brabant
  • Napoleon met his waterloo just 12 miles from this capital
  • NATO is headquartered on Blvd. Leopold III in this European capital
  • The Free University of this Belgian capital is 2 institutions: 1 for French speaking students & 1 for Flemish speakers
  • The Eurostar chunnels from London to Paris & this other nearby capital
  • Belgium has 3 federal regions, Wallonia, Flanders & this one, which includes the capital
  • Bridgetown,Brussels,Belmopan

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  • RT @EMODnet: EuroGOOS announces job opening for position of Secretary General based at its Secretariat in Brussels - more info:
  • Best bit IMNVHO RT @elliot_bentley: If, like me, you enjoy WSJ's quirky 'A-Hed' here's its home: (ta @SarahMarshall)
  • RT @WarpRecords: 'Syro' - @AphexTwin listening events take place in London, Paris, New York, Brussels and more, apply for tickets at http:/…
  • DANIEL HANNAN: Banning vacuum cleaners isn't about saving the planet - it's about Brussels...
  • Find out the editor's criteria for good scientific papers at 10:10am in Brussels room with Dr Luscher and Dr Sipido at #ESCcongress
  • "to rally European leaders into imposing much harsher sanctions...will demand united political will and courage"
  • What if #EUref says "out" but Brussels says "no" to #Brexit ?Read "United States of Europe" #eu #ep2014 #edbookfest
  • La prochaine edition de l'International Brussels Tattoo Convention se tiendra du 7 au 9 novembre prochain a Tour ...
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  • "But it doesn’t stop there. Brussels is methodically working its way through our homes, proscribing any household...
  • RT @NEJM: In 10 mins at #ESCCongress, Brussels/Central Village: @NEJM Deputy Editor Solomon shares insights on how editors select best manu…
  • RT @AneurisMatt: Se reunirá Tribunal Russell sobre crímenes Israel en Palestina. Vandana Shiva, Ken Loach y Roger Waters entre jueces http…
  • Dutch foreign minister Timmermans in Brussels for job talks
  • RT @mfa_russia: #Russia - #EU - #Ukraine expert consultations held in Brussels
  • @isgtw supports the e-Infrastructures for Africa Conference - Brussels, Oct 29! @ei4africa @i_mentors Register now!
  • RT @ictjob_8: #job Network and Security Engineer - ALTEN Belgium - Brussels: Responsibilities Incident ... #Netwo…
  • UK MEPs have no influence or power! The power holders are the unelected commissioners! This is democracy, EU style
  • Mr Tusk goes to Brussels - but can he save the EU? @FrontierFinance
  • Today in Brussels @JunckerEU and @David_Cameron were closer than ever for #votecatalonia #YesYes #SiSi @araeslhora
  • @flightradar24 why has it been diverted to Brussels?
  • @mattstevensloop why stop at 2? go on with ya..
  • @VirginBalloons Here’s my #breathtakingmoment Brussels from a big wheel
  • Belle brunette
  • New #job: Key Account Manager in a high tech environment Location: Brussels .. #engineering #jobs
  • @OliverMcGrath Do Brussels!! I'm convinced you'd love it.
  • Brussels in the heart of Europe. September is a good time to be there. Atomium in Heisel is the symbol of the city.
  • RT @PMBreedlove: 170th @NATO Chief of Defence meeting held at NATO Headquarters, Brussels, Jan. 22nd. @SHAPE_NATO
  • BBC News - Rise in powerful vacuum cleaner sales ahead of EU ban another bright idea from Brussels....NOT!
  • @tydollasign we're defenetly waiting for you in brussels.. 11 september https://t.co/2qMqzhwPac
  • @Ryanair why has it been diverted to Brussels?
  • Ethno Tendance Fashion Weekend Brussels
  • Italian sausage, whole wheat spaghetti, and roasted Brussels sprouts #cleaneating #goodfood…
  • Brussels calling....
  • @sara_clarke that's true, but it's like brussels sprouts, it's all lies
  • Walking through Brussels earlier today we inadvertently ended up in tourist hell. At least Grand Place…
  • Literally miss anastasia so much, can't wait to go to Brussels!
  • Deloitte is hiring a FINANCE AND ACCOUNTING PROFESSIONAL (OUTSOURCING) (#Brussels) #job
  • SUPPLY CHAIN & OPERATIONS CONSULTANT - Focus on Manufacturing Operations (#Brussels) at Deloitte #job
  • Deloitte is looking for a SAP TECHNICAL SOLUTION ARCHITECT in #Brussels #job
  • A little bit of yellow in a rainy day #Brussels #Belgium #bruxelles #flagey #rain #market #instaphoto…
  • News: Sprout-tastic achievement reaches much further than Brussels!: Balsall Common fund raiser Stua... #Solihull
  • RT @fireboomer: 6 years ago... Dark times for the Brussels Fire Department. HOMMAGE A PAT ET TAC: via @YouTube #stan…
  • Just slept sooooo well to the smell of my dad roasting brussels sprouts
  • RT @magdanowacka: Sunset in Brussels 😊 #photography #travel #sunset #Brussels #Belgium #city
  • Drinking an A Night In Brussels IPA by @ThreeTaverns @ Pool Side! —
  • JFK---> Brussels. #WheelsUp
  • Dinner. Yum yum pigs bum 🐽 Poached eggs, smoked salmon, Fig, Brussels pate and gurkin, sweet pepper…
  • RT @Dick_Puddlecote: State-paid miseries fly to Brussels in their crusade to demand the poor pay more for beer #Mini…
  • Brussels Jewish Museum suspect finally charged, European Jewish Congress, can we prevent the next?