According to the information from health minister – supermarkets in Belgium could soon be allowed to sell medical supplies such as sterile dressings, etc. It’s a part of new plan that would rid pharmacies of their monopoly. Health minister Maggie De Block proposed royal decree that would make it possible to buy such medical […]

This year Brussels Airport celebrates its 60th anniversary. On this occasion, last week, 60 free cakes were given to passengers and staff. The airport has been officially opened on July 5, 1958. Currently, Brussels Airport serves 238 destinations, sends and receives about 650 planes every day. Throughout the years, the airport has undergone extensive change […]

The study conducted by Actiris, jobs and training agency, showed that unemployment rate in Brussels is at its lowest point in 15 years. The rate has been declining steadily for the last 3.5 years. At the end of June, 88,541 people were registered as unemployed. That brings the unemployment rate to 15.8%. That is 19,200 […]

A square next to Porte de Namur has been officially renamed in honour Patrice Lumumba, the assassinated former Congolese prime minister. Earlier this year the City of Brussels voted to name a square in the politican’s honour and place a commemorative plaque at the site, which is a stone’s throw from the Matonge district. A […]

Belgian national team has become the winner in the third and final match of their group stage on Monday evening It was a worthy result for the Red Devils who carried more of a threat throughout the match. Next Monday Red Devils will face Japan in the knockout stage of the World Cup. Belgium has […]

The summer sales period in Belgium will start on Saturday 30 June. Stores across the country will be offering considerable discounts to clear large stocks. There is a lot of unsold stock in stores and the majority of traders will be offering attractive discounts from the first day. According to a study, 60% of traders […]