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‘We created our own island’: a new exhibition sees discreet Belgian fashion label Jan-Jan Van Essche step into the spotlight

Dal Chodha travels to Belgium to meet Jan-Jan Van Essche, the subject of a new exhibition at Antwerp’s MoMu that sheds light on the under-the-radar designer, whose eponymous label marries subtle elegance with extraordinary fabrications

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Step through Rubenshuis’ new architectural gateway to the world of the Flemish painter

Architects Robbrecht en Daem’s new building at Rubenshuis, Antwerp, frames Rubens’ private universe, weaving a modern library and offices into the master’s historic axis of art and nature

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Antwerp Navigator: an unfussy guide to ‘the diamond capital of the world’

A visit to Antwerp will stimulate and inspire your senses, in the best way. Here’s what we recommend

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Victory in Antwerp for Eli Iserbyt in first leg of Elite Men’s World Cup

Eli Iserbyt makes it two wins in two days, ahead of Laurens Sweeck in second and Michael Vanthourenhout in third

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UCI expects compact Cyclocross World Cup calendar to solve issue of riders skipping rounds after last season's drama

'We can take even tougher measures but I don't think that will be necessary' says UCI sports director ahead of Antwerp series opener

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A little-known startup is acquiring enormous diamonds—and shaking up a $100 billion industry

HB Antwerp uses a blockchain to track diamonds and to route more money to the stones' home country. Industry giant DeBeers has followed suit.

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De Minaur plays his way back into form in Austria

Australia's Alex de Minaur has bounced back from disappointment in Antwerp last week with a gritty victory over Jan-Lennard Struff in Vienna.

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De Minaur suffers major blow in ATP Finals quest

Alex de Minaur's hopes of making the ATP Finals have suffered a blow with his Antwerp defeat but fellow Sydneysider Aleksandar Vukic had a huge win in Almaty.

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Demon makes winning return with ATP Finals on the line

Playing his first tour level match since the US Open, where he was again troubled by a hip injury, Alex de Minaur has made a triumphant return in Antwerp.

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I just spent 3 days in Belgium –5 enduring trends that will never fade –and you'll want to replicate them all

From a warm, rich color palette to plenty of textural accents, here are the interior trends from Antwerp that I have been coveting

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‘Masquerade, Make-up & Ensor’ at MoMu celebrates the artistry of Pat McGrath, Cindy Sherman and more

‘Masquerade, Make-up & Ensor’ is a newly opened multimedia exhibition at MoMu – Fashion Museum Antwerp, celebrating the craft of make-up and hair; Zoe Whitfield reports

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At Paris Fashion Week, Antwerp jewellery house Wouters & Hendrix celebrates its 40th birthday

The new collection is launched in collaboration with Antwerp's Royal Museum of Fine Arts (KMSKA)

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How to spend a weekend in Antwerp: the hot new design destination

With its chic yet laid-back food and drink scene, and an amazing museum offering, this tiny city punches well above its weight culturally. Rosalyn Wikeley tells you how to spend the perfect 48 hours

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Beneath the surface: the stories in an artist’s Belgian home

Every object in this stunning art-filled townhouse in Antwerp has a meaning

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Gun crime soars as Brussels becomes new drug trafficking hub

Gun crime in Brussels has been skyrocketing in recent months, with the violence spreading to neighbourhoods long considered safe and quiet. Behind it are drug gangs, with the Belgian capital becoming a hub for narcotics that enter the country through the port of Antwerp. Authorities are blaming the trend towards…

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AP PHOTOS: Partial reopening of the Rubens House in Antwerp gives glimpse of painter's life

The city palace of Baroque painter Peter Paul Rubens is partly reopening this weekend

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Botswana's President Masisi slams 'wrong' G7 decision on diamond certification

FRANCE 24 spoke to Botswana's President Mokgweetsi Masisi on the sidelines of a global summit in Paris, during which $1 billion were pledged to increase the production of vaccines in Africa. Masisi discussed the importance of Africa producing its own vaccines and the need for considerable funding. He also reacted…

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Australia's hockey teams both defeated by Belgium

Australia's hockey teams have been narrowly defeated by Belgium in the FIH Pro League in Antwerp.

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Take a peek inside the serene private homes of Vincent Van Duysen

Belgian architect Vincent Van Duysen invites us into his serenely designed private homes in a new book by Rizzoli

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Olympic spots on the line as Hockeyroos head to Europe

The Australian women's hockey team will be aiming to snare a medal at the FIH Pro League when they head to Antwerp and London this month.

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Alexander Kristoff wins Antwerp Port Epic

Norwegian beats Jeanniere, Kogut, De Lie to score second win of 2024

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Belgian insurer urges politicians to strengthen low emission zones

Mutualités Libres among 140 health and environment experts calling for more clean air measures

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As it happened: Mathieu van der Poel makes history with record-equalling Flanders win

Mads Pedersen and Mathieu van der Poel line up as favourites over 270.8km from Antwerp to Oudenaarde

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‘Every single work is a masterpiece’: the once-in-a-lifetime exhibition of the greatest Flemish drawings

A new show brings together historic sketches from Bruegel to Rubens and more, capturing fleeting snapshots of everyday 16th- and 17th-century life

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Ship That Hit Baltimore Bridge Linked To 2016 Antwerp Accident

Recent ship collision in Baltimore raises concerns about maritime safety after previous incident in Antwerp. Investigations ongoing to prevent future accid...

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