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Ghent to get biggest pedestrian zone in Belgium

11.01.2016 - In category: Residence Permit EU

The city council of Ghent has approved a long-awaited circulation plan for the city, wherein pedestrians and cyclists will have more freedom, while motorists will be diverted around the city centre. The new plan, scheduled to go into effect on 3 April, 2017, divides the city of Ghent into seven zones: six zones for cars […]

Brussels residents boost image with online video

08.01.2016 - In category: Residence Permit EU

With the internet hit ‘Nous sommes Bruxellois – Wij zijn Brusselaars’ (We are from Brussels), a number of Brussels residents aim to restore the city’s image after it was damaged by various international media following the increased terror threat of recent months. The video features locals talking about life in the capital, writes Brusselnieuws. A […]

The wintersales in Brussels have started

06.01.2016 - In category: Residence Permit EU

From 3rd to 31st January, the shopping streets in Brussels are bustling with winter sales activity. Shopping in Brussels in the month of January is, more than ever, all about fashion and design. A lot of useful info is here: http://www.shopinbrussels.be/

New Year’s dip draws 5,000 participants to Belgian coast

04.01.2016 - In category: Residence Permit EU

More than 5,000 people joined in the annual New Year’s dip in the North Sea at the weekend. Mayor of Ostend, Johan Vande Lanotte, kicked off the exceptionally warm 2016 edition, with a water temperature of more than 10°C, writes Het Laatste Nieuws. “The temperature made it perfect, especially for those participing for the first […]

This was 2015 !

03.01.2016 - In category: Residence Permit EU

The best moments of the Year 2015 in Brussels

Belgium, Netherlands to Exchange Territory _ Without a Fight

31.12.2015 - In category: Residence Permit EU

Throughout history, borders have caused unfathomable bloodshed, ageless feuds and decades-old legal disputes, which makes plans for a friendly exchange of land between the Netherlands and Belgium all the more remarkable. The reason for such magnanimity? “Because it makes sense to do so,” says Marcel Neven, the mayor of Vise, Belgium. Well, that and perhaps […]

New Year’s Eve fireworks 2016

30.12.2015 - In category: Residence Permit EU

New Year’s Eve fireworks 2016 will take place at midnight on the pedestrian zone ! Come between Place de Brouckère and the stock market (La Bourse) at 23.00 to welcome together 2016. A large LED screen was installed on the pedestrian side of the Place de Brouckère. It will broadcast among others practical information about […]

Gift Giving Savvy How to Avoid Blunders and Faux Pas

28.12.2015 - In category: Residence Permit EU

Gift-giving customs vary from culture to culture. What may be considered culturally savvy in one culture often becomes a cultural faux pas in another culture. Not only do customs vary from culture to culture, but the importance placed on exchanging gifts, and the protocol associated with giving, will vary. It is important to understand how […]

Merry Christmas!

25.12.2015 - In category: Residence Permit EU

To Our Dear Friends, Followers and Everyone! Merry Christmas! Be Happy! Thank you for reading our news, hope to be in touch with you next year as well!

Follow the light tour around Brussels until the 3rd of January 2016!

24.12.2015 - In category: Residence Permit EU

Bright Light Tour around Brussels Pentagon Like night-time beauties, the festive illuminations only light up once the daylight has slipped over the horizon. Initiated by the Mobility Ministry for the Brussels Capital Region, these temporary glow-worms of the night warm the atmosphere and delight the eyes as winter begins! The various historic Gates to the […]