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Cinquantenaire park
Coverage of Cinquantenaire park in the Nexus archive.
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- The US embassy’s divisive birthday bash
The U.S. embassy's 250th birthday celebration in Brussels is causing controversy among MEPs and environmental activists. The event, which will shut down Cinquantenaire park for 36 hours and host 5,000 attendees, is drawing criticism alongside discussions about lobbying spending in the EU capital.
- How the US embassy’s mega bash became the hottest ticket in Brussels
The U.S. embassy in Brussels is hosting a large celebration to mark 250 years of U.S. independence, featuring fireworks, facial recognition technology, and an invite list of up to 8,000. The event has drawn criticism from European politicians and activists over its timing amid U.S.-EU tensions and environmental concerns.