For an architect trying to renovate his beloved but crumbling Palace of Justice in Brussels, once the largest building in the world, the design challenges pale compared with the political ones.
Tag: Belgium
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A Radical Experiment in Mental Health Care, Tested Over Centuries
In the Belgian town of Geel, families have long taken in people with psychiatric conditions. Could this approach work elsewhere?
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Myriam Ullens, 70, Philanthropic Baroness With Disputed Fortune, Dies
She started institutions in Belgium, Nepal and China, including a major museum in Beijing. A stepson was held on charges of shooting her over money.
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Corporate Lawyer’s Unlikely Mission: Defend and ‘Humanize’ a Hated Terrorist
Stanislas Eskenazi volunteered with Brussels’ legal aid service, typically helping petty criminals. But now he is representing Belgium’s most-wanted man.
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Pope Francis Visits Congo: What to Know
The pope is planning to spend three days in the Democratic Republic of Congo, one of the most populous and most Catholic nations in Africa. While it has extensive natural riches, its people have long been buffeted by conflict and exploitation.