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Flanders celebrates its history with war memorial, music and dancing

12.07.2016 - In category: Residence Permit EU

Across Flanders, people have been celebrating Flemish Community Day, which marks the 1302 defeat of a battalion of French cavalry in Kortrijk by a militia from the cities of Flanders. Since 1973, the day has been a public holiday in Flanders. The official commemoration took place at the Ijzertoren in Diksmuide, West Flanders, where minister-president […]

Brussels wins award for pedestrian zone – and vetoes another project

10.07.2016 - In category: Residence Permit EU

The city of Brussels has won a European town planning award for its pedestrian zone – in the same week that it vetoed plans for another pedestrian area on Place Royale. Brussels city hall said the award “affirms our willingness to give the city centre back to its inhabitants and to contribute to a better […]

Atomium celebrates 10 years since renovation

07.07.2016 - In category: Residence Permit EU

300 balloons were released at the Atomium on the occasion of the 10-year anniversary of the complete renovation of the Brussels monument. The anniversary will be celebrated with various activities throughout the year. The landmark will treat visitors to the free festival ‘Rock Around the Atomium’ on 13 August, with performances by three Belgian bands. […]

Uber to launch meal delivery service in Brussels

05.07.2016 - In category: Residence Permit EU

Transport company Uber is recruiting staff in Brussels to help expand its meal delivery service UberEATS, reports Bruzz. The service allows customers to use a simple app to order and pay for a meal, which is then delivered to the home by an Uber courier within 35 minutes on average. UberEATS exists in 19 cities […]

Four Belgian directors to join Oscar academy

03.07.2016 - In category: Residence Permit EU

Four Belgian filmmakers have been invited to join the prestigious American Oscar academy, writes De Morgen. Directors Dominique Deruddere (pictured), Sahim Omar Kalifa, Marie-Hélène Dozo and cinematographer Jo Willems yesterday received an invitation in the mail from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) to join the organisation which is best known for […]

Belgium creates 43 000 new jobs this year

02.07.2016 - In category: Residence Permit EU

Last year, 41,000 new jobs were created in Belgium and this year another 43,000 jobs will be created, resulting in nearly 55,000 fewer job seekers in 2018, and a drop in the unemployment rate from 8.6% to 7.8%, according to the latest report by the High Council for Employment (HRW).

Belgian football fans cause ‘earthquakes’ during match

29.06.2016 - In category: Residence Permit EU

The seismograph of the Belgian Royal Observatory in Uccle on Sunday evening registered seismic activity after each of Belgium’s four goals against Hungary, writes Sporza. The Royal Observatory also registered a small earthquake last week immediately following Nainggolan’s goal in the match against Sweden.

National Botanic Garden has world’s longest picnic table

28.06.2016 - In category: Residence Permit EU

A picnic table at Belgium’s National Botanic Garden in Meise was named the longest picnic table in the world on Sunday after a Guiness World Record adjudicator measured its 300 metres and 58 centimetres. The table was built to kick off the summer season, but also to symbolise the transfer of the Botanic Garden from […]

More Belgians choose beer when dining out

26.06.2016 - In category: Residence Permit EU

More and more Belgians opt for beer with their meal when dining out. While wine remains the most popular beverage ordered at restaurants, beer is quickly gaining ground, according to the 11th annual Beer Barometer. The Barometer, an initiative of the Beer & Society Information Center in collaboration with Het Laatste Nieuws and 7sur7.be, surveyed […]

Boat club Bruxelles

25.06.2016 - In category: Residence Permit EU

Or you go chill on the beach, Or you go party in the Boatclub. Maybe this video will help you decide. Since 2002, Brussels creates its own urban beach atmosphere in the city! The cobbled quays of the canal make way for a beach using imported sand, palm trees, and straw huts. City dwellers flock […]