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International house for expats will be opened in Leuven

01.11.2016 - In category: others news

A new welcome centre for expats will be opened in the City of Leuven. The International House will provide integration courses with all necessary information on settling down, including financial obligations and educational options for children. The aim of the project is to boost Leuven’s image as a hotspot for innovation and to help expats […]

POP-UP GALLERY “MADE IN BRUSSELS”

30.10.2016 - In category: others news

In december 2016 Brussels will host MADE IN BRUSSELS, a creative pop-up gallery with different artworks, editions and designs by over 30 Brussels based artists. In collaboration with the local art schools and students, emerging talent and renowned artists, the project will aim to give to a broad audience a taste of the incredible creative […]

Brussels’ International Children’s Film Festival

27.10.2016 - In category: others news

The international festival for kids, Filem’On, is back this year again at the end of October. Filem’On will celebrate its 10th anniversary with more than 100 screenings at 16 venues around the capital. Besides that a lot of creative workshops, special events and many cinema concerts will be organized. A jury will consist of teenagers […]

Trade deal between EU and Canada is blocked by Belgian Parliament

25.10.2016 - In category: others news

Belgium can’t support trade deal with Canada (CETA), it was announced by Prime Minister Charles Michel after Belgium’s regional leaders were unable to reach an accord on Monday. Belgium’s French-speaking Wallonia region opposes the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), which needs the unanimous support of all 28 EU nations to be approved. Thus, Belgium’s […]

Budget 2017 for Brussels Capital region

23.10.2016 - In category: others news

Government of the Brussels-Capital regional has reached an agreement on its budget for 2017. The details have been announced on Thursday in the Brussels parliament. The agreement covers both the regional government and the community commissions for matters pertaining to Flemish and French-speaking responsibilities. Around €4 billion will be granted for spending in 2017, it […]

Changes in Belgian pension tax legislation

20.10.2016 - In category: others news

Non-resident employers will be exempted from pensions tax in Belgium. This legislative proposal has been approved by Belgium’s Council of Ministers and aims to position Belgium as the jurisdiction of choice for European pensions. Belgian Finance Minister Johan Van Overtfeldt has proposed the bill in which pensions provided by insurance companies based in Belgium will […]

National DNA database of Belgians

18.10.2016 - In category: others news

€10 million will be invested by Belgium in the establishment of a technology platform to map the genetic information of tens of thousands of Belgians. A consortium of research institutions, hospitals and businesses will sign the collaboration agreement for the formation of the national DNA database, writes De Tijd. The DNA-based platform will help […]

Bring your ideas to create climate plan of Brussels

15.10.2016 - In category: others news

If you live on the territory of the City of Brussels you may help your City to work out its Climate Plan. A lot of actions and commitments should precede the final plan and its implementation. The Climate Plan of the City aims to achieve the EU’s objectives on energy and climate by 2030: • […]

Diego Maradona is coming to Belgium

13.10.2016 - In category: others news

Diego Maradona, football legend, comes to Belgium. His visit is dedicated to celebration of the 30th anniversary of the 1986 World Cup semi-finals in Mexico when Belgian Red Devils took on Argentina, one of the biggest stars of the tournament. The Argentinian together with Belgium’s football star, Jean-Marie Pfaff, will organize friendly charity match on […]

Belgium has prepared 2.6 million flu vaccines for this winter

11.10.2016 - In category: others news

Belgian market will get an influenza vaccine for the upcoming winter season from three companies. The representative of the federal agency for medicines and healthcare products (FAMHP) has reported that a total of 2.635 million doses of vaccine will be distributed. It’s fewer than a year ago, when 3.257 million doses were provided for the […]