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More than 5000 foreign doctors practicing in Belgium

05.06.2016 - In category: Residence Permit EU

As of 2012, there were 5,326 non-Belgian doctors with an active INAMI number working in Belgium, according to figures from the FPS Health. The foreign doctors account for more than 10% of the 44,741 active physicians in the country, writes La Dernière Heure. The majority of foreign doctors come from neighbouring countries: France (1,142), the […]

Giant panda born in Pairi Daiza

03.06.2016 - In category: Residence Permit EU

The giant panda Hao Hao on Wednesday night gave birth to a baby in the Belgian zoo Pairi Daiza, announced the zoo together with the China Conservation and Research Center for the Giant Panda. News of the birth made headlines around the world, as the giant panda is on the IUCN Red List of Threatened […]

Belgium’s best-paid jobs are CEO and manager

02.06.2016 - In category: Residence Permit EU

CEO of a large company is the highest-paid profession in Belgium, according to an article in Het Laatste Nieuws which lists the country’s 10 best-paid jobs based on official figures from the FPS Economy. The rest of the top five is almost entirely occupied by managers in various sectors, headed by ICT managers with an […]

Czech favourite wins Queen Elisabeth piano competition

31.05.2016 - In category: Residence Permit EU

The Czech pianist Lukáš Vondrácek, whose performance of the Rachmaninov Third Concerto in the finals brought Queen Mathilde to tears, has won this year’s Queen Elisabeth Competition. The winner of the Queen Elisabeth is awarded €25,000 and is booked for an extensive series of concerts. Vondrácek made a strong impression with the stormy and technically […]

See You In Brussels

29.05.2016 - In category: Residence Permit EU

Another great initiative! Share your love for Brussels by sending a card to friends across the world & ‪#‎SeeYouInBrussels‬! http://seeyouinbrussels.be/ Brussels is more alive than ever, showing everyone the power of its attitude and philosophy. Share your love for Brussels by sending a card to friends across the world! How? STEP 1 Write a postcard […]

Grand Place voted among world’s most beautiful landmarks

28.05.2016 - In category: Residence Permit EU

The Grand Place in Brussels was selected as one of the most beautiful landmarks in the world, according to users of the popular travel website TripAdvisor. The majestic medieval square came in 13th place in the category Top 25 Landmarks of the 2016 Travellers’ Choice Awards, writes De Standaard. The Travellers’ Choice Awards is an […]

Meet your neighbours at the Fête des Voisins this Friday

26.05.2016 - In category: Residence Permit EU

How well do you know your neighbours? This Friday, 27 May, is an opportunity to break the ice as Belgium celebrates its 13th edition of Neighbours Day. The idea behind Neighbours Day (Fête des Voisins in French, or Dag van de Buren in Dutch) is a simple one. It’s an opportunity to get to know […]

Homage to Brussels terrorist attack victims

24.05.2016 - In category: Residence Permit EU

On the second-month anniversary of the attacks on Brussels Airport and Maelbeek metro station, a ceremony was held in the royal palace in memory of the 32 people who died and the many who were injured. Some 500 people attended, including members of the royal family and all ministers of the federal government. King Filip […]

Zinneke Parade 2016

22.05.2016 - In category: Residence Permit EU

Zinneke Parade is a celebration of multi-cultural Brussels The biennial parade is about unity, regardless of age, culture or nationality, and was winding its colourful way through the capital on Saturday

Bourse memorial site to be cleared on Friday

20.05.2016 - In category: Residence Permit EU

The memorial site in front of the Bourse, which arose spontaneously after the Brussels terror attacks of 22 March, will be cleared on Friday, writes De Standaard. For weeks following the attacks, hundreds of people made their way to the square in Brussels city centre to express their grief, many lighting candles, laying flowers and […]