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Brussels resident wins 2016 European Pastry Cup

29.01.2016 - In category: Residence Permit EU

Nicolas Arnaud, a French pastry chef based in Brussels, was selected as this year’s European pastry art champion this week when his team won the gold medal at the bi-annual competition in Geneva. Arnaud will go on to represent Belgium at next year’s World Pastry Cup in Lyon. Arnaud’s patisserie is located in Rue Américaine […]

BRUSSELS’ COLOURS

27.01.2016 - In category: Residence Permit EU

This Saturday come to La Bourse & let´s celebrate Brussels’ Colours like there´s no tomorrow! Brussels’ Colours is an exceptional, free, ambitious and colourful event that will take place at the Bourse of Brussels, this Saturday! Timing: 16:30 > 18:00: Ketjes Colours Disco – kids disco @ Beursschouwburg 17:30: Stoemp-Saucisse proposed by Comme Chez Soi, […]

Belgium’s prime minister Charles Michel welcomes baby girl

25.01.2016 - In category: Residence Permit EU

Belgium’s prime minister Charles Michel last week became a father for the second time, to a baby girl named Jeanne, the prime minister announced via Facebook. Michel’s partner Amélie Derbaudenghien and the newborn are doing well, report various media. Michel is the first Belgian prime minister to become a father during his tenure. In order […]

Brussels nominated for European Best Destination award

23.01.2016 - In category: Residence Permit EU

Brussels is in the running to win the title of Best European Destination, the seventh edition of the competition organised by a European organisation for the promotion of culture and tourism in Europe. Brussels is one of 20 destinations vying for a chance to win the coveted title, from Edinburgh to Nicosia. Bordeaux won the […]

The Netherlands remains top tourist destination for Belgians

21.01.2016 - In category: Residence Permit EU

In 2015, nearly 15 million international tourists visited the Netherlands, an increase of 7% compared to the previous year, according to a report that NBTC Holland Marketing released on Tuesday. Nearly 2 million tourists to the Netherlands last year came from Belgium, which puts the country in second place, writes De Standaard. The majority of […]

Brussels to show Euro 2016 matches on big screen

19.01.2016 - In category: Residence Permit EU

The City of Brussels this summer will show the Euro 2016 matches of the Red Devils on a big screen at Place de la Bourse. In the event that the Belgian national team makes it to the semifinals, the City will also provide big screens to air matches at the King Baudouin Stadium, reports Brusselnieuws. […]

More and more films shot in Brussels

17.01.2016 - In category: Residence Permit EU

Never before were so many films shot in Brussels as in 2015, with a total of 331 productions made in the region, an increase of 57% in the past five years. Brussels is an especially popular location for commercials and television programmes, but there were also 37 feature films shot there last year, including The […]

Great Brussels Motor Show 2016 has opened yesterday at Brussels Expo (Heysel)

15.01.2016 - In category: Residence Permit EU

Each year, the Brussels Motor Show has something for everyone to enjoy. In addition to all those shiny beauties there are a lot of activities to pamper and please all visitors: test tracks, animation, VIP visits and so on. Check the program at http://www.autosalon.be/en to be sure you won’t miss anything!

Exhibition. Imaginer Anneessens Verbeelden

13.01.2016 - In category: Residence Permit EU

“Imaginer Anneessens Verbeelden” the exhibition open till Jan.29th. Discover multimedia projects made by inhabitants and associations of the Anneessens quarter. Opening hours • Monday to Friday from 10 am to 5 pm • school holidays from 10 am to 4 pm • closed on holidays Where : Bravvo Address : Rue de la Caserne 37 […]

Bowie memorial draws 200 fans to Brussels’ Grand Place

12.01.2016 - In category: Residence Permit EU

About 200 people gathered on Brussels’ Grand Place on Monday evening in a tribute to the deceased pop icon David Bowie. The event was an initiative of Brussels tourism minister Philippe Close, himself a huge fan of the British music legend, writes Brusselnieuws. The tribute featured a series of Bowie classics played over the loudspeakers […]