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Brussels announces ban on plastic bags

18.02.2016 - In category: Residence Permit EU

Brussels environment minister Céline Fremault will ban the use of disposable plastic bags in the Brussels-Capital Region, she announced before the Brussels parliament. The decision comes shortly after the European Union adopted a new directive aimed at drastically reducing the use of plastic bags. Groen party’s Annemie Maes, who has been urging a ban on […]

Belgium tops list of world’s best juvenile justice systems

16.02.2016 - In category: Residence Permit EU

Children in Belgium have more access to the justice system than anywhere else in the world, according to the results of a survey by the Child Rights International Network (CRIN). The first-ever global study on children’s access to justice ranks countries according to how effectively minors can use the law to challenge violations to their […]

A very romantic Valentine’s day in Brussels

14.02.2016 - In category: Residence Permit EU

Since there are so many different ways to say “I love you”, there are so many different ways to celebrate Valentine’s day. If you don’t know how to spend this day yet, we will give you some tips. Take care of yourself Have a massage, hammam, beauty treatment… Massages are good for seduction and brighten […]

Belgian photographer wins prestigious image competition

12.02.2016 - In category: Residence Permit EU

A photo by Belgian photographer Marijke Thoen was selected by the International Association of Professional Birth Photographers (IAPBP) as the most beautiful birth photograph in the world, writesDe Morgen. The annual IAPBP competition celebrates the beauty of birth and the skill of birth photographers around the globe in three categories – labor, delivery and postpartum. […]

Manneken Pis calls 112 :)

11.02.2016 - In category: Residence Permit EU

Today, Manneken Pis is wearing the costume of the European Emergency Number 112. It is the only emergency number you can call for free in all European countries if you need urgent help from the fire brigade, a medical team or the police.

Multidisciplinary Exhibition in Brussels – Carte de Visite ARTOpenKUNST

09.02.2016 - In category: Residence Permit EU

From February 12 to 14 discover a collective and multidisciplinary exhibition free to all in Brussels! 690 works by 230 artists will be on display on the 5 floors of old Vanderborght institutions. Anc. Vanderborght Etablissements Former Vanderborghtgebouw Street squire 50 Schildknaapstraat Brussels 1000 Brussel

SALON DU CHOCOLAT

07.02.2016 - In category: Residence Permit EU

05/02/2016 – 07/02/2016 More than 100 participants already gathered on a 6,000 sqm exhibition space entirely dedicated to chocolate and cocoa: chocolatiers, pastry makers and confectioners, along with the greatest chefs, pastry chefs and cocoa experts treat visitors with live recipes, workshops, conferences, chocolate fashion shows, and many other chocolatey activities.

Ikea to introduce online sales in Belgium

04.02.2016 - In category: Residence Permit EU

The Swedish furniture giant Ikea offers its products online in many countries, and next year Belgium will join the list. The company announced that it will launch a new online shop for Belgian consumers in 2017 in an overall effort to expand its web business into all markets, writes De Tijd. The biggest news to […]

Belgian café voted world’s best pub

02.02.2016 - In category: Residence Permit EU

The small, folksy café In de Verzekering tegen de Grote Dorst (In the Insurance against Great Thirst), located outside of Brussels in the village of Eizeringen in Lennik, Flemish Brabant, was selected as the best pub and the second best beer destination in the world, according to the leading international beer website RateBeer. On Sunday, […]

Personalised number plates are big business in Belgium

31.01.2016 - In category: Residence Permit EU

Personalised number plates are a huge success in Belgium, says mobility secretary Jacqueline Galant in De Zondag. Since the option was introduced five years ago, Belgium’s transport ministry has sold €21.6 million in personalised plates. Until December last year, car owners paid €1,000 to put together their own unique combination of letters and numbers. The […]