Alias ​​vzw leads male sex workers to monkeypox vaccine

Brussels, (Brussels Morning)- From Thursday, four organizations in our country will be allowed to vaccinate male or transgender sex workers against monkey pox. Alias ​​vzw, the reception desk for these sex workers in Brussels, works together with the Sint-Pieterziekenhuis for the vaccination. “There are 200 vaccines available there, but our target group is almost twice […]

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STIB wants pedestrian zone in Baljuwstraat

Brussels, (Brussels Morning)- STIB is planning a redevelopment of the busy Baljuwstraat. The tram tracks would be renewed and the part of the street on Brussels territory will become a pedestrian zone. STIB hopes to be able to start work at the end of 2023, which is necessary for a better flow of bus and […]

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Broken umbrellas get a second life in raincoats

Brussels, (Brussels Morning)-  After a rain shower you will always find broken umbrellas in the city. To combat waste, Mélanie Iudica from Anderlecht launched the Marypup upcycling project. With this she recovers the materials from the found umbrellas to make rain gear. After a difficult start, the concept is finally getting off the ground. In […]

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Faith-Based Answers to Substance Abuse and Addiction

Rehabilitation from the tyranny of drugs has a spiritual as well as a physical component, and many faiths, instead of turning their backs on the problem, tackle it head-on within their own religious modalities.  Some offer help specifically within their own congregations; others are open to all. Many faiths incorporate or refer members to a […]

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