Monique Ackroyd News Today

I started at The Bulletin when Monique Ackroyd was still in charge and the office was in Avenue Louise.

The Bulletin’s 60-year history divides into two distinct periods – BC and AC: Before Corelio and After Corelio. Its BC heyday spanned the 40 years when it flourished as an independent, printed weekly magazine that was essential reading for Brussels’ international community.

I joined The Bulletin in 1989, after living in Amsterdam for 10 years. Brussels seemed a quiet, rather old-fashioned city with ancient trams, smoke-filled bars and horrendous traffic. I didn't dare get on my bike for at least a decade.

Monique Ackroyd would never have recognised The Bulletin as it is today. She would be proud but also shocked by the changes the magazine has experienced.

Today, we celebrate the 60th birthday of The Bulletin, one of Europe’s oldest English-language publications. Born in an Uccle basement, The Bulletin has proved to be an enduring brand.

Founder of The Bulletin Monique Ackroyd tells Brigid Grauman about the magazine’s early days – and recalls some memorable parties

Belgium’s oldest English-language publication, The Bulletin, is under independent ownership following a takeover by new proprietor Bulletin Media SRL, it was announced on 1 March.

The Bulletin team would like to wish our readers, listeners, advertisers and supporters a very happy Christmas and a successful new year. 

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