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My job in Belgium: How much does an architect earn?

15.08.2016 - In category: others news

We asked Vincent Van Den Broecke, 38, a self-employed architect from Oud-Heverlee, about his job and how much he earns – What is your job? – Since 1999 I have been a self-employed architect and since 2009 I have owned a company called Blanco-Architecten, a 10-person architect office in Hoeilaart. Not too long ago I […]

Roberto Martinez named new manager of Belgium’s national football team

04.08.2016 - In category: Residence Permit EU

Belgium’s national football team surprised the football world on Wednesday with the appointment of its new manager, Roberto Martinez. The Spaniard was selected as the Red Devils’ new trainer, succeeding Marc Wilmots. Martinez has spent the last several years coaching in England, but was sacked earlier this year for underperformance at Everton. Belgium was looking […]

Busiest weekend in history for Brussels Airport

30.07.2016 - In category: Residence Permit EU

Brussels Airport is expecting its busiest-ever weekend, with a record 253,000 passengers passing through the terminal over the next three days. Friday will be the busiest day in the airport’s history with an estimated 90,000 passengers – split evenly between arrivals and departures. It is the main weekend when July holidaymakers return home and August […]

Starbucks expands to more Brussels metro stations

26.07.2016 - In category: Residence Permit EU

After taking up residence in Montgomery and Louise metros in recent weeks, Starbucks has opened its third metro station outlet in Brussels, this time at the Schuman. Starbucks has made a home of Brussels since the inception of its Central Station coffee shop back in 2011. In 2012 came the inauguration of another of its […]

Guided tours in Brussels (beginning of September)

23.07.2016 - In category: Residence Permit EU

From Friday to Sunday, there will be various free guided walking and bike tours, available in French, Dutch and English. · Guided tours of comic murals (1 hour 30 minutes) Come and discover Brussels in the company of a professional guide from Arkadia and see characters like Astérix, Tintin and Snowy, and Nero immortalised in […]

Antwerp closes main shopping street to all traffic after Nice attack

21.07.2016 - In category: Residence Permit EU

Antwerp has agreed to block the Meir shopping street to traffic, following the terrorist attack in Nice in which a man driving a lorry mowed down hundreds of people on Bastille Day, killing 84 and injuring many more. “The pedestrian zone on and around the Meir is now blocked to motorised traffic from 11.00 to […]

Brussels opens book of condolences for Nice attack victims

17.07.2016 - In category: Residence Permit EU

A book of condolences has been made available for signing in Brussels city hall for anyone wishing to commemorate the 84 victims of the Nice attack on 14 July. The City of Brussels said in a statement that it “expresses its solidarity with the people of Nice and sends its condolences to the families and […]

Electric scooter-sharing scheme to launch in Brussels

14.07.2016 - In category: Residence Permit EU

A self-service electric scooter sharing scheme, called Scooty, will launch in Brussels in September. Users will have the choice between a subscription-based payment and pay-as-you-go. Additionally, Scooty will offer package deals to businesses that are interested in offering the scooters to their employees to get to and from work. Scooty says in its launch announcement: […]

Brussels wins award for pedestrian zone – and vetoes another project

10.07.2016 - In category: Residence Permit EU

The city of Brussels has won a European town planning award for its pedestrian zone – in the same week that it vetoed plans for another pedestrian area on Place Royale. Brussels city hall said the award “affirms our willingness to give the city centre back to its inhabitants and to contribute to a better […]

Atomium celebrates 10 years since renovation

07.07.2016 - In category: Residence Permit EU

300 balloons were released at the Atomium on the occasion of the 10-year anniversary of the complete renovation of the Brussels monument. The anniversary will be celebrated with various activities throughout the year. The landmark will treat visitors to the free festival ‘Rock Around the Atomium’ on 13 August, with performances by three Belgian bands. […]