«Me, Myself and Brussels» Intercultural speed dating // Act 4

Intercultural Speed dating with European expats and "Bruxellois" in the most popular youth hostel of Brussels, the "Auberge de Jeunesse Jacques Brel"!

Expats and Bruxellois meet and discuss about any themes during 7 minutes... without forgetting to talk about their life in Brussels!

Fourth episode of the well known "Babelian" appropriation of the matchmaking process to create an intercultural exchange in order to better know your brussels' "neighbours".

The youth hostel Jacques Brel will offer a welcome drink!

November 30, 2012 - 7.00pm
Youth Hostel "Jacques Brel"
Rue de la Sablonnière 30
1000 Brussels

Register!! (recommanded)

Monday, November 19 2012 By dbasic - Cafebabel Events

US Elections: What can Europe expect?

Cafebabel Brussels organizes a last-minute debate before the US Election night; an open discussion about the various possible impacts on transatlantic relations with an audience of young Europeans and experts. (The first drink is on us!)

November, 6 - 6.30 pm
Coco Eat
Place de Luxembourg 10
1050 Ixelles

Monday, November 5 2012 By dbasic - Cafebabel Events

«Me, Myself and Brussels» Intercultural Speed dating - Act 3 Halles Saint-Géry

Intercultural Speed dating with European expats and "Bruxellois" in the splendid Halles Saint-Géry!

Expats and Bruxellois meet and discuss about any themes during 7 minutes... without forgetting to talk about their life in Brussels!

Third episode of the well known "Babelian" appropriation of the matchmaking process to create an intercultural exchange in order to better know your brussels' "neighbours".

October, 18, 2012 - 6.30 pm
Halles Saint-Géry
Place Saint-Géry
1000 Brussels

Register now!!

Wednesday, October 10 2012 By dbasic - Cafebabel Events

Cafebabel.com Journalism Awards 2012 ceremony, Brussels

The European magazine cafebabel.com is proud to invite you to the cafebabel.com Journalism Awards 2012 ceremony.

The cafebabel.com Journalism Awards 2012 will reward the best feature report and the best photo report from the Orient Express Reporter 2 project. Orient Express Reporter 2 is the flagship project of feature report and debates carried out by cafebabel.com. In 2012, cafebabel.com sent 40 young journalists, photographers and video makers in the European Union, the Balkans and Turkey for a mutual pendulum of insight.

The awards for the best journalist and the best photographer will be given by the jury in presence of the President of Babel International.

Celebrate with us the first edition of the cafebabel.com journalism awards 2012, and take the chance to meet over 40 young journalists and team leaders from cafebabel.com European network, and of course the editors and staff of cafebabel.com!

The award ceremony will take place at 9:00 pm and will be followed by a cocktail and a balkan party with DJ Gaetano Fabri.

Come and enjoy some bubbles with us!

REGISTER HERE NOW!
Free entrance, registration mandatory.

When ?
Friday 28 September 2012

8:30 pm
Welcome of the public.

9:00 pm (sharp)
Award Ceremony & Party with DJ Gaetano Fabri

Where ?
Les Halles Saint Gery
1000 Brussels

Monday, September 24 2012 By Pierre-Yves Leveaux - Cafebabel Events

The quest for the Flemish of Brussels: Guided tour of the Flemish District - Saturday 22 September

"When Europe meets den Brusseleir"

Cafebabel Brussels hosts a new series of free events to reveal the Flemish culture in Brussels to European expats, and other Bruxellois.

From September to December 2012, 4 events will bring together Flemish personalities of Brussels from diverse backgrounds and European expats (non restrictive audience!) eager to learn more about the other community of their capital. Each meeting will be held in a hotbed of the Flemish community.

The first meeting will bring you closer to the history and heritage of the Flemish Quarter during a walk in the city-centre of Brussels.

This tour will be animated by Roel Jacobs, the famous guide and specialist of Brussels' history. Roel Jacobs will share his stories in English, French and Dutch.

Saturday, September 22, 2012 at 3:00 pm (max. 2h)
Meeting point in front of Café Flamingo
Rue Laeken, 169
1000 Brussels

REGISTER NOW!!

Friday, September 7 2012 By dbasic - Cafebabel Events

Sport 1 - Democracy 0: Sport events and political challenges - Babel Apéro - Tue 3 July at 6.30

Invitation to Cafebabel Bruxelles next Babel Apéro, Tuesday 3 July ay 6.30pm

Sport 1 - Democracy 0

Sport events and political challenges

Did media pressure and international boycotts have any impact on Ukraine during the UEFA European Football Championship?

Who is the political winner of the Euro?

Beijing Olympic Games, World Cup in South Africa: do sport events make any difference in the organising countries' society?

With

Mr. Willy Fautré, Director of Human Rights Without Frontiers International
Mr. Vitaliy Yeremitsa, Journalist at Radio Liberty Ukrainian Service

Tuesday 03 July 2012 - 6.30pm
Café Coco Eat
10 Place de Luxembourg
1000 Bruxelles

Register by mail to bruxelles@cafebabel.com

Wednesday, June 27 2012 By manajan - Cafebabel Events

«Me, Myself and Brussels» Intercultural Speed dating // June, 21

Speed dating with European expats and "Bruxellois"!

60 participants (30 Bruxellois / 30 Europeans) meet and discuss about any themes during 7 minutes... without forgetting to talk about their life in Brussels!

A "Babelian" appropriation of the famous matchmaking process to create an intercultural exchange in order to better know your brussels' "neighbours"

June, 21, 2012 - 6.30 pm
Café " Les Bons Enfants"
1 Place des Chasseurs Ardennais
1030 Schaerbeek

Register now!!! (One free drink)

In partnership with the Commune de Schaerbeek and the Fondation Roi Baudouin breXpat Program.

Wednesday, May 16 2012 By Nathalie - Cafebabel Events

EUGOSLAVIJA - What does it really mean for the Balkans to be in the EU? A Cafebabel Brussels debate

Cafebabel Brussels’ debate on Balkans, Tuesday 24 April 2012 from 6 pm

EUGOSLAVIJA

What does it really mean for the Balkans to be in the EU?

What does the low turnout in Croatia’s referendum on accession reveal?

Is the current economic crisis threatening the popularity of the European project?

Do the Balkans look down on the enlargement?

A debate with :

Jonas Jonsson, Head of the Western Balkans Division at the EEAS

Ksenija Milenković, Deputy Head of Mission of the Republic of Serbia to the EU

Bernard Snoy et d’Oppuers, Visiting Professor at Institut d’Etudes Européennes (UCL-FUSL) and former Director of Working Table II (Economic Reconstruction, Development and Co-operation) for the Stability Pact for South Eastern Europe

Ines Sabalić, Croatian journalist, EU Correspondent for Globus Zagreb, Vijesti Podgorica, SRNA agency BiH

Tuesday 24 April 2012, at 6 pm
Brussels Press Club Europe
Rue Froissart 95
1040 Brussels
(Metro Schuman)

A drink will follow the debate!

REGISTER HERE !

Tuesday, February 28 2012 By Lena - Cafebabel Events

Discover Brussels! Exploring the influence of foreign communities in Brussels' history and role as European capital

Cafebabel Brussels is organising two interactive events in the frame of the exhibition How Do Yo Do...Brussels?, with the partnership of the BreXpat programme of King Baudouin Foundation.

« When Europe meets Brussels » / « Quand Bruxelles rencontre l'Europe »

A Speed-Dating on May 25 at 7pm at Halles St-Géry

Meet your new Brussels' neighbours! A "speed-dating" type evening in which expatriates and Bruxellois have 7 minutes to exchange and share views and get to know each other.

Around 60 participants (30 Bruxellois and 30 Europeans) will, in 7 minutes, exchange information on their lives in Brussels, their culture, their reasons for living in Brussels, but also their favourite spots and activities in the capital. The event aims to bring Belgians and Europeans together. .

"Brussels, one thousand pages of history and culture"

Debate on 11 May 2011 at 6 pm at Halles Saint-Géry

Brussels and its hidden treasures are to be revealed. As Belgium's and Europe's capital, Brussels has over the last 50 years become a melting pot of cultures and communities, giving it a truely international character. Lovers of Brussels, but also newcomers to the city, can discover Brussels' thousand year long history, its different communities, and the cultural heritage which the capital has amassed since its inception.

Roel Jacobs, an expert in the history of Brussels for Visitbrussels, will talk about the history from the Middle Ages until today, about Brussels' position in Belgium and in Europe and the important historical events of the city making Brussels this International city.

Louis Lohle-Tart, an renowned ethnologist, will discuss about Brussels as a meeting point of the communities, the demographic development of Brussels and the contribution of the different communities and the waves of immigration.

Sonja De Smedt, a multicultural and multifaceted guide, holds a PhD is Art History and Philosophy and has specialised in alternative touristic tours, often accompanied by sweets. She will talk about the influence that foreign communities and traditional crafts have had on Brussels' architecture. She will also be happy to share some of her most secret spots.

Christian Ronsmans, Brussels' guide specialised in the esoteric, masonic and alchimic secrets of the city. Christian will talk about the symbols engraved in the history and architecture of Brussels.

How Do Yo Do...Brussels? is an artistic exhibition started by four foreign women of different nationalities living in Moscow. They were motivated to discover how other people lived, felt and thought about the city. The positive feedback they received inspired them to create an exhibition.

A diverse selection of foreigners were questioned and photographed resulting in the very successful “How do you do…Moscow?” exhibition at the MMOMA (Moscow Museum of Modern Art) in September 2009.

“How do you do ... ?” is now coming to Brussels in May 2011 at the Halles Saint Géry. A large cross section of foreign Bruxellois will be taking part an exhibition that includes black and white photos, interview extracts and "mixed media" artworks.

Wednesday, April 13 2011 By manajan - Cafebabel Events

R.I.P. Traditional Media Conference

RIP Traditional Media debate

Cafebabel Brussels invites you to the debate

R.I.P. Traditional Media Conference. New ways to Communicate Europe.

Thursday 9 December at 18.30

The development of new media represents a great opportunity to change the way we communicate about Europe. Despite their influence, traditional medias often fail to inform properly about European issues, leading to a general desinformation, or even mistrust toward the EU institutions.

The Web 2.0 generation are Internet users sharing information, knowledge and creativity, but also interacting in real time. Blogs, Facebook, Twitter, You Tube and Flickr are just the emerged part of the iceberg of new media impact on information.

For communication professionals, all of those tools changed their own communication strategy. On the European level, citizens, public figures and institutions are embracing the movement.

Students of CAE Master of IHECS organises a debate to share ideas and experiences of new media technologies and strategies, where communication professionals and journalists will discuss the use of new media tools in their work and in its impact in the way they communicate about Europe.

With:
Juan Arcas, Managing Director of Tipik Communication Agency
Laurent Kinet, Managing partner at K Company
Jean-Sébastien Lefebvre, Journalist in European Affairs
Florent Le Montagnier, Web editor at the European Parliament
Tomas Miglierina, Vice President of the International Press Association

The debate will be followed by a drink!!

Thursday 9 December at 18.30
IHECS, Velge Room - 1° floor
Rue de l'Etuve 58-60, 1000 BXL
Access: Bus 95 and 71; Tram 3 and 4 (Anneessens); Metro 2 (De Brouckère) and Metro 1, 5 (Gare Centrale)

A debate organised by the student of CAE, in partnership with Cafebabel Brussels, IHECS and European Commission Representation in Belgium.

Wednesday, December 8 2010 By blog.bruxelles - Cafebabel Events

Cancún, Full of Hot Air?

Cafebabel Brussels Debate, December 7

Cancún, Full of Hot Air?

As the first global climate treaty, Kyoto Protocol, is set to expire in 2012, the governments have until December 10th to find an agreement to take its place. Will Cancún Summit be the site for concrete progress?

In Copenhaguen, the EU was bypassed by the US and BRIC countries. Will the European have enough power to unblock the climate talks in Cancún?

Isabelle Durant, Vice-President of the European Parliament (Greens/EFA), will shine some lights on the latest developments at the Cancún Summit and the state of play on Climate Change negociations.

Tuesday 7 December 2010 at 6:30 pm
Café New Moderne
Place Helmet 7
1030 Schaerbeek
Tram 33/55, station Helmet

REGISTER HERE

The first drink is on us!

A debate organized by Cafebabel Brussels and Afaf HEMAMOU, Deputy Mayor for European Affairs of Schaerbeek.

Tuesday, November 23 2010 By manajan - Cafebabel Events

I know Europe: so what? Where you can and cannot go with a career in European Affairs

Specialized in EU Affairs, what are the job options?

Is there a right way to build an 'EU carreer'?

Come and join us for a debate on Wednesday 20 October 2010 at 6:30 pm
@ café des épices, Place Jourdan 21!

And… the first drink is on us!

This meeting is the sixth 'Babel Apéro' organised for young EU professionals.

Monday, October 11 2010 By Pablomombo - Cafebabel Events

What’s in my food? Decoding food labels

Cafebabel.com Brussels Debate, October 5

What's in my food? Decoding food labels

Do you understand food labels? Which information is really useful? Should we value some labels more than others? What is the role of the EU institutions in consummers health protection?
Get answers to all your questions and receive good advices on how to respect your health and the environment.

With
Marc Vandercammen, General Director of CRIOC
Nouria Alami, Dietitian Nutri-Challenge
Marie Ramot, Specialist of consummers protection at European Parliament

Tuesday October 5 at 6.30 pm

Maison des Femmes de Schaerbeek

Rue Josaphat 253

1030 Schaerbeek

REGISTER HERE

Monday, September 27 2010 By Pablomombo - Cafebabel Events

Big Bucks in an EU Institution or moral satisfaction in a NGO?

What is most important for your career?

For what price would you sell out on your principles?

Do you think you can have both ways?

Come and join us for a debate on Wednesday 15 September 2010 at 6:30 pm
@ café des épices, Place Jourdan 21!

And… the first drink is offered!

This meeting is the fifth 'Babel Apéro' organised for young EU professionals.

Monday, September 6 2010 By Pablomombo - Cafebabel Events

What is in for me after my internship? How to best prepare your future in Belgium

Do we know what we want to achieve?

Are we pleased with the outcome of the internships we have done?

Do we know where are we heading to? Is the way forward correct?

Do we apply for the most suitable jobs?

Come and join us for a debate on Thursday June 24 2010 at 6:30 pm
@ café des épices, Place Jourdan 21!

And… the first drink is offered!

This meeting is the fourth 'Babel Apéro', informal conversations organised for young EU professionals.

Thursday, June 17 2010 By Pablomombo - Cafebabel Events

BELGIAN PRESIDENCY OF THE EUROPEAN UNION. Cafebabel Debate, Tuesday 1 June

Cafebabel.com Brussels Debate, June 1

BELGIAN PRESIDENCY OF THE EUROPEAN UNION

For the first time since the entry into force of the Treaty of Lisbon, Belgium will chair the Council of the EU from 1 July to 31 December 2010.

Join to discuss priorities and challenges of the Belgian Presidency, at a time when Europe must face major challenges, with

Piotr Maciej Kaczynski, Research Fellow, Center for European Policy Studies (CEPS)

Maria Laura Franciosi, Correspondent, European Journalism Center

Laurent Vanden Broek, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Tuesday June 1 at 6.30 pm
Café Colignon, Place Colignon, 1030 Schaerbeek
Tram 92 (Station Pogge)

REGISTER HERE

Tuesday, May 25 2010 By Pablomombo - Cafebabel Events

Green your life! The new mass ideology?

Do our individual actions really have an impact on environment?

We are encourage to invest quite some time and energy on greening our live: to who is that really profitable?

Should we all adopt greening as a lifestyle?

Come and join us for a debate on Wednesday 12 May 2010 at 6:30 pm
@ café des épices, Place Jourdan 21!

And… the first drink is offered!

This meeting is the third 'Babel Apéro' organised for young EU professionals.

REGISTER HERE!

Wednesday, May 5 2010 By Pablomombo - Cafebabel Events

EXPERIENCING CULTURE SHOCK?!

Share scary expat stories
How to avoid looking ridiculous...

Building cultural awareness
Understanding lifestyle differences

Français? Nederlands? Oops!
How to communicate with the locals

Recommendations
Culture shock - how to master it effectively

Come and join us!

Wednesday 17 March 2010 at 6:30 pm
café des épices, Place Jourdan 21!

And… the first drink is offered!

This informal drink/meeting is the second 'Babel Apéro' organised for young EU professionals.
The aim is to offer a space for a fun 'group therapy' where we can all share our experiences, discuss hot topics of everyday life as well as exchanging ideas, tips and hints or confess the problems we face in our lives in Brussels.

REGISTER HERE!

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Thursday, March 11 2010 By Pablomombo - Cafebabel Events

Population Growth and urban development, what is the future of European cities? DEBATE WITH US ON MARCH 2!

Cafebabel Brussels debate Tuesday March 2 at 6.30pm

Population Growth and urban development, what is the future of European cities?
Is Brussels preparing for a sustainable urban development?

With
- Bernard Clerfayt, Sercretary of State for Finance and Mayor of Schaerbeek
- Bertrand Terlinden, Architect, Professor 'Cities and Territories' at Architecture School La Cambre
- Charles White, DG Regional Policy of the European Commission

A drink is offert to the participants by the City of Schaerbeek!

Tuesday March 2 at 6.30 pm
Et Pourquoi Pas?
Avenue Rogier 416 (Place Meiser)
Tram 23, 24, 25 - Bus 63

An event in partnership with Afaf Hemamou, Deputy Mayor in European Affairs and in Men and Women Equality for the Commune of Schaerbeek.

The restaurant « Et Pourquoi Pas » will offer to all the participants a 12 EUR value lunch voucher valid for one year.

REGISTER HERE

Thursday, February 25 2010 By manajan - Cafebabel Events

I'm (almost) 30, what the hell am I still doing in Brussels?

- What brought us here in Brussels? 
- What were our experiences, positives and negatives, and how we adapted to our new life in Belgium? 
- Why are we still here, will we ever go back 'home' (where)?
 - Are we staying forever and accept to settle?

This informal drink/meeting is the first 'Babel Apéro' organised for young EU professionals.

The aim is to offer a space for a fun 'group therapy' where we can all share our experiences, discuss hot topics of everyday life as well as exchanging ideas, tips and hints or confess the problems we face in our lives in Brussels.

Come and join us!

Wednesday 17 February 2010 from 18:30 to 20:30!
The Grapevine, Place Lux!

And… the first drink is free!

Saturday, February 13 2010 By Annabelle - Cafebabel Events