The French soprano Alexia Cousin (born 1979) leaves the stage of the Liege Philharmonic Hall, followed by conductor Louis Langrée (born 1961). She is an up-and-coming singer who seems to be able to sing the most difficult parts. However, a year later, her agent would announce that she had made the decision to end her…

Elio di Rupo (born 1951), the Prime Minister of Belgium, greets the crowd outside the Prince-Bishops’ Palace in Liège. He is also known for his bow-ties that he wears on all occasions. August 2014. Elio di Rupo (né en 1951), Premier Ministre belge, salue la foule à l’extérieur du Palais des Princes-Évêques de Liège. On…

The new Liege Guillemins railway station was designed by the architect Santiago Calatrava and officially opened in September 2009. Passengers are impressed by the majesty of the 160 metres long arch. June 2014. La nouvelle gare de Liège-Guillemins a été conçue par l’architecte Santiago Calatrava et officiellement inaugurée en septembre 2009. Les passagers sont impressionnés…

For Labor Day, on May 1st, the Belgian political parties organize their own picnics or barbecues. The Socialist Party’s barbecue took place in a school yard and was rather friendly. May 2014. Pour la Fête du Travail, le 1er mai, les partis politiques belges organisent leurs propres pique-niques ou barbecues. Le barbecue du Parti Socialiste…

The 2012 Tour de France was the 99th edition. It began with a prologue time trial in the city of Liege. The Tour is the only major sport event that can be accessed for free. July 2012. Le Tour de France 2012 était la 99ème édition. Il a commencé avec un prologue contre la montre…