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Join Us for Ingress First Saturday Post FOSDEM 2025!

πŸ“… When: Saturday, February 1, 2025, from 19:00 to 21:00
Join Us for Ingress First Saturday Post FOSDEM After Party 2025!

πŸ“ Where: Meltdown Gaming Bar (5 minutes from Fosdem -ULB)
Intel : Portal Meltdown E-Sport CafΓ© Ixelles https://intel.ingress.com/intel?ll=50.815592,4.389277&z=15&pll=50.815592,4.389277
Google Map : https://maps.app.goo.gl/rFJunnuCh5pXEBmM6

Attention Agents! Prepare to hack, recharge, and connect as we kick off the month with an epic Ingress First Saturday event during the legendary FOSDEM weekend. Whether you’re Resistance or Enlightened, all factions are welcome to take part in this unique gathering at one of Europe’s most vibrant tech and open-source conferences.

Why Join?
Meet local and international agents.
Share your Ingress knowledge and learn from others.
Experience the synergy of FOSDEM’s tech culture with Ingress gameplay.
Whether you’re a veteran or a new recruit, this is the perfect opportunity to level up your gameplay, contribute to your faction, and immerse yourself in the dynamic Ingress community.

How to Participate
Register on the First Saturday Map on fevgames
Arrive with your scanner charged and ready for action.
Enjoy the blend of teamwork, competition, and camaraderie!
πŸ’¬ For more details, join our community channel

Let’s make this First Saturday one to remember. See you at ULB in Brussels from 19:00 to 21:00 for an unforgettable evening of Ingress and fun! ENL POC πŸ’š @jelkem RES POC πŸ’™ @nomADAndrea
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FS Brussels Infochannel
Join Us for Ingress First Saturday Post FOSDEM 2025! πŸ“… When: Saturday, February 1, 2025, from 19:00 to 21:00 Join Us for Ingress First Saturday Post FOSDEM After Party 2025! πŸ“ Where: Meltdown Gaming Bar (5 minutes from Fosdem -ULB) Intel : Portal Meltdown…
How to get to Meltdown Brussels
ULB Solbosch and Meltdown are close to each other (~10-minute walk)
By Train:
Arriving at Brussels Central, Brussels Midi, or Brussels North:
*From Brussels Central: Take Bus 71 (Direction: Delta) and get off at ULB Solbosch (~20 minutes).
*From Brussels Midi (Zuidstation): Take Tram 81 to Cimetière d'Ixelles or Tram 7/25 to Buyl, then walk 5 minutes.
*From Brussels North: Take Tram 25 to Buyl, then walk 5 minutes.

From France or the Netherlands via High-Speed Trains:
Thalys or Eurostar: Arrive at Brussels Midi (Zuidstation). From there:
Take Tram 81 to Cimetière d'Ixelles or Tram 7/25 to Buyl, then walk 5 minutes.
By Car
Parking Options Near Meltdown:
BePark - Parking UniversitΓ© Libre de Bruxelles
Parking Av. des Saisons 98 · Jaargetijdenlaan, 98 https://www.bepark.eu/fr/parking/belgique/ixelles-elsene/avenue-des-saisons-jaargetijdenlaan/605 Parking ING Rue de l'été - Zomerstraat, 113 https://www.bepark.eu/fr/parking/belgique/ixelles-elsene/rue-de-l-ete-zomerstraat/127 Nearby parking - Cimetière d'Ixelles - Begraafplaats van Elsene https://seety.co/parking-rules/poi/cemetery-cimetiere-d-ixelles-begraafplaats-van-elsene-brussels
Wonderful ingress players, here is the group to help us decode. The media can hack it while you do the banner for the First Saturday Decoding Group IFS Banner P.S. Don't forget your cat ears and/or masks 😺
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Lifetime AP
1. MindDrillerπŸ’™ (+153021)
2. ZabrolakπŸ’š (+143542)
3. KatskyπŸ’š (+141745)

Unique Portals Visited
1. KojanamiπŸ’™ (+41)
2. TikaytkπŸ’™ (+38)
3. MindDrillerπŸ’™ (+34)

Unique Portals Captured
1. KojanamiπŸ’™ (+32)
2. TikaytkπŸ’™ (+30)
3. MindDrillerπŸ’™ (+29)

Portals Captured
1. Kolinda007πŸ’š (+46)
2. KojanamiπŸ’™ (+45)
3. TikaytkπŸ’™ (+43)

Resonators Destroyed
1. TikaytkπŸ’™ (+413)
2. SpeedyGwenπŸ’™ (+308)
3. KatskyπŸ’š (+297)

Portals Neutralized
1. TikaytkπŸ’™ (+68)
2. KatskyπŸ’š (+49)
3. MindDrillerπŸ’™ (+48)

XM Recharged
1. TheySeeMeRolennπŸ’š (+861098)
2. KatskyπŸ’š (+254797)
3. ZabrolakπŸ’š (+184286)

XM Collected
1. TheySeeMeRolennπŸ’š (+917897)
2. SpeedyGwenπŸ’™ (+644669)
3. ZabrolakπŸ’š (+484965)

Distance Walked
1. MindDrillerπŸ’™ (+4)
2. Kolinda007πŸ’š (+4)
3. KojanamiπŸ’™ (+4)

Resonators Deployed
1. KojanamiπŸ’™ (+339)
2. YRARπŸ’™ (+250)
3. MindDrillerπŸ’™ (+248)

Links Created
1. MindDrillerπŸ’™ (+50)
2. CalamithiπŸ’š (+19)
3. 1AventuriereπŸ’š (+7)

Control Fields Created
1. MindDrillerπŸ’™ (+19)
2. CalamithiπŸ’š (+5)
3. TikaytkπŸ’™ (+1)

Mind Units Captured
1. MindDrillerπŸ’™ (+143)
2. CalamithiπŸ’š (+19)
3. TheySeeMeRolennπŸ’š (+5)

Mods Deployed
1. MindDrillerπŸ’™ (+75)
2. Kolinda007πŸ’š (+71)
3. KojanamiπŸ’™ (+68)

Enemy Links Destroyed
1. TikaytkπŸ’™ (+34)
2. fvanstraπŸ’š (+15)
3. MindDrillerπŸ’™ (+14)

Enemy Fields Destroyed
1. TikaytkπŸ’™ (+6)
2. MindDrillerπŸ’™ (+3)
3. VashiruπŸ’š (+3)

Unique Missions Completed
1. MindDrillerπŸ’™ (+6)
2. TikaytkπŸ’™ (+6)
3. KojanamiπŸ’™ (+6)

Hacks
1. Kolinda007πŸ’š (+110)
2. KojanamiπŸ’™ (+63)
3. CalamithiπŸ’š (+61)

Glyph Hack Points
1. MindDrillerπŸ’™ (+126)
2. SpeedyGwenπŸ’™ (+96)
3. KojanamiπŸ’™ (+72)

Drone Hacks
1. Kolinda007πŸ’š (+2)
2. SpeedyGwenπŸ’™ (+2)
3. Athena2021πŸ’™ (+2)

Machina Links Destroyed
1. fvanstraπŸ’š (+15)
2. TikaytkπŸ’™ (+5)
3. Kolinda007πŸ’š (+4)

Machina Resonators Destroyed
1. fvanstraπŸ’š (+97)
2. Kolinda007πŸ’š (+52)
3. TikaytkπŸ’™ (+39)

Machina Portals Neutralized
1. fvanstraπŸ’š (+12)
2. Kolinda007πŸ’š (+6)
3. TikaytkπŸ’™ (+5)
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Yay Is verified! Thank you for coming and following us on our crazy adventures of the Ingress community in Belgium organized with and for you with lots of love! See you at the next FS Belgium in March! @Jelkem @nomadAndrea πŸ’šπŸ’™
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πŸ”ˆAgents traveling to FS Brussels March 1st
Here’s a list of budget-friendly hotels near BrewDog Brussels, close to Grand Place and key event locations.

βœ… Arlequin (~0.3 km)
πŸ“ 7 Rue du ChΓͺne / Eikstraat 7, 1000 Brussel
⭐️ Rating: β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜†β˜† (4.1) | πŸ”Ή Novotel Brussels off Grand' Place (~0.2 km)
πŸ‘‰ More info
πŸ“ 120, rue du MarchΓ© Aux Herbes, 1000 Brussel
⭐️ Rating: β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜† (3.6) |
πŸ”Ή Motel One Brussels (~1.0 km)
πŸ‘‰ More info
πŸ“ Koningsstraat 120 Rue Royale, 1000 Brussel
⭐️ Rating: β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜† (4.2) |
βœ… Best Western City Centre (~1.1 km)
πŸ‘‰ More info
πŸ“ Square Victoria Regina 9, 1210 Brussel
⭐️ Rating: β˜…β˜…β˜†β˜†β˜† (2.4) |
πŸ”Ή easyHotel Brussels City Centre (~0.5 km)
πŸ‘‰ More info
πŸ“ Zilverstraat 1, 1000 Brussel
⭐️ Rating: β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜†β˜† (4.0) |
βœ… Hotel La LΓ©gende (~0.3 km)
πŸ“ Rue du Lombard 35, 1000 Brussel
⭐️ Rating: β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜† (4.5) |
πŸ”Ή Ibis Brussels City Centre (~0.5 km)
πŸ‘‰ More info
πŸ“ Rue Joseph Plateau NΒ°2, 1000 Brussels
⭐️ Rating: β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜†β˜† (7.8) |
βœ…Urban Yard Hotel (~1.1 km)
πŸ‘‰ More info
πŸ“ Square de l'Aviation 6-8, 1070 Brussels
⭐️ Rating: β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜† (8.4) |
πŸ”Ή Hotel Chambord (~1.0 km)
πŸ‘‰ More info
πŸ“ Rue de Namur 82, 1000 Brussels
⭐️ Rating: β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜†β˜† (7.8) | (This list is based on Google Local Guide)
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πŸ“’ For the hungry and thirsty Ingress people ( FS Brussels 01/03) Here are some suggestions for drinks, dinner, breakfast, and beer! πŸ»πŸ½β˜•οΈ
(Yes, I tested all the fries! πŸ˜‡ )

I’ve gathered some of the best spots near Grand Place, BrewDog Brussels, and Place Sainte-Catherine to help you eat, drink, before and after the event. Make sure to check the details (some places only accept cash! πŸ’Ά).

πŸ₯” Best Frikots (Friteries) – Belgian Fries in Brussels Center
🍟 Friterie du CafΓ© Georgette – More info
πŸ“ Rue de la Fourche 37-39, 1000 Brussels

🍟 Friterie Tabora – More info
πŸ“ Rue Taborastraat 2, 1000 Brussels

🍟 Frites Atelier – More info
πŸ“ Sint-Katelijnestraat 32, 1000 Brussels

🍟 Chouke – More info
πŸ“ Rue du Vieux MarchΓ© aux Grains 2, 1000 Bruxelles

🍟 Patatak – More info
πŸ“Rue de la Bourse 34, 1000 Bruxelles

🍺 Best Places in Brussels Center to Drink Belgian Beer
🍻 Moeder Lambic Fontainas – More info
πŸ“ Place Fontainasplein 8, 1000 Brussels

🍻 Delirium CafΓ© – More info
πŸ“ Getrouwheidsgang 4A, 1000 Brussels

🍻 Poechenellekelder – More info
πŸ“ Rue du ChΓͺne 5, 1000 Brussels

🍻 Bar Les Gens Que J'aime ( (Cash Only! πŸ’Ά)
πŸ“ Rue du Midi 61, 1000 Brussels

🍻 Scott’s Bar (Cash Only! πŸ’Ά)
πŸ“ Rue Montagne aux Herbes PotagΓ¨res 2, 1000 Brussels

🍻 Brussels Beer Project – More info
πŸ“ Rue Antoine Dansaert 188, 1000 Brussels

🍻 Γ€ la BΓ©casse (Hidden Gem! 🍻)
πŸ“ Rue de Tabora 11, 1000 Brussels

🍽 Best Places to Eat Belgian Food
🍴 NΓΌetnigenough – More info
πŸ“ Rue du Lombardstraat 25, 1000 Brussels

🍴 Fin de SiΓ¨cle – More info
πŸ“ Rue des Chartreux 9, 1000 Brussels

🍴 The Brothers Brasserie
πŸ“ Near Grand Place, 1000 Brussels

🍴 Wolf Sharing Food Market – More info
πŸ“ Rue du FossΓ© aux Loups 48C, 1000 Brussels

🍴 Falstaff
πŸ“ Rue Henri Maus 19, 1000 Brussels

🍳 Best Places for Breakfast or a Coffee Break
β˜•οΈ De Pistolei – More info
πŸ“ Rue Joseph Stevens 24, 1000 Brussels

β˜•οΈ Lloyd Coffee Eatery - Grand-Place
πŸ“ Rue des Chapeliers 8, 1000 Brussels

β˜•οΈ Le Grand CafΓ©
πŸ“ Boulevard Anspach 78, 1000 Brussels

β˜•οΈ Frank - Monnaie
πŸ“ Prinsenstraat 14 Rue des Princes 1000 Brussels

β˜•οΈ CafΓ© de l'OpΓ©ra – More info
πŸ“ Prinsenstraat 4 Rue des Princes 1000 Brussels
πŸ’‘ Pro Tips Before You Go:
Some places require cash! Bring some euros just in case.
Most places don’t take reservations, so arrive early or expect a queue.
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πŸš† Public Transport in Brussels – STIB/MIVB πŸš‹

πŸ”΄ Metro: Four lines (1, 2, 5, 6) covering key areas, including the city center. 🟑 Trams & Buses: Extensive network connecting all major districts and suburban areas.

🎟 Tickets & Passes:

Here you can find prices and options: https://www.stib-mivb.be/home/buy/product-catalog-tickets

πŸ“² STIB-MIVB app :πŸ”— iOSπŸ”— Android

Tickets can also be purchased at STIB ticket machines, kiosks, and online.
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SNCB strike 21 February (from 10 pm) - 2 March 2025

Please take alternative service into account if you are travelling on our cross-border local trains to/from Lille, Maubeuge, Luxembourg, Roosendaal, Maastricht or Aachen or if you need to take a local connection in Belgium before or after your international journey.

For most international trains (Eurostar, TGV INOUI, ICE, OUIGO etc...), no consequences have been announced so far except:

From 22 February to 2 March included, the Eurocity Direct (Bruxelles-Amsterdam) will only operate between Rotterdam and Lelystad, without serving Belgium.
EuroCity (Brussels-Rotterdam): from February to 2 March included, 12 trains out of 16 will operate in each direction between Brussels and Rotterdam. More info : https://www.b-europe.com/EN/Disruptions
Here you will find all the information about the First Saturday Brussels Battle Beacon Skirmish edition published on the info channel. We will keep updating the information about the train alternatives next weekend published by SNCB https://fsbbskirmishbrussels.wordpress.com/29-2/
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https://www.meteo.be/en/brussels Hey! It looks like we won't have any rain this Saturday and 0° to 8° 😍 summer time!
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Do you want to be informed about Brussels before your visit?
Here are the most important Brussels media outlets to keep you updated! The Brussels Times Bruzz – Bruzz TV
Brussels Express
Brussels Morning
We Love Brussels BX1 – Brussels' French-language television station
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Pocs propose to come this First Saturday with masks and cat ears (or another animal) to celebrate the carnival that starts on March 4th!! πŸ₯³πŸ’šπŸ’™
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Here Radio XF πŸ’šπŸ’™ First Saturday Brussels!
During these tense days leading up to the great Battle Beacon Skirmish in Brussels ( 😱) , don’t forget to relax and tune in to our collaborative playlist! 🎢 Feel free to add your favorite tracks as well! 🎧
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Good evening, Brussels ! πŸŽ™ Tonight on Brussels Gaming Radio, we're diving into the +alpha Battle Beacon Skirmish & First Saturday happening this March 1st! Enlightened & Resistance are swamped prepping, but we've got the scoop. Tune in to learn all about !
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