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Belgium’s best-paid jobs are CEO and manager

02.06.2016 - In category: Residence Permit EU

CEO of a large company is the highest-paid profession in Belgium, according to an article in Het Laatste Nieuws which lists the country’s 10 best-paid jobs based on official figures from the FPS Economy. The rest of the top five is almost entirely occupied by managers in various sectors, headed by ICT managers with an […]

See You In Brussels

29.05.2016 - In category: Residence Permit EU

Another great initiative! Share your love for Brussels by sending a card to friends across the world & ‪#‎SeeYouInBrussels‬! http://seeyouinbrussels.be/ Brussels is more alive than ever, showing everyone the power of its attitude and philosophy. Share your love for Brussels by sending a card to friends across the world! How? STEP 1 Write a postcard […]

Homage to Brussels terrorist attack victims

24.05.2016 - In category: Residence Permit EU

On the second-month anniversary of the attacks on Brussels Airport and Maelbeek metro station, a ceremony was held in the royal palace in memory of the 32 people who died and the many who were injured. Some 500 people attended, including members of the royal family and all ministers of the federal government. King Filip […]

Bourse memorial site to be cleared on Friday

20.05.2016 - In category: Residence Permit EU

The memorial site in front of the Bourse, which arose spontaneously after the Brussels terror attacks of 22 March, will be cleared on Friday, writes De Standaard. For weeks following the attacks, hundreds of people made their way to the square in Brussels city centre to express their grief, many lighting candles, laying flowers and […]

Prince Amedeo and Lili welcome baby girl

17.05.2016 - In category: Residence Permit EU

Belgium’s Prince Amedeo and his wife Elisabetta (Lili) Rosboch von Wolkenstein became parents for the first time after the birth of their daughter early this morning, announced the Royal Palace. The baby girl came into the world at 3.30 in the Saint-Pierre University Hospital in Brussels, weighing 3.3kg and measuring 52cm. “Mother and child are […]

Eurovision Song Contest 2016

13.05.2016 - In category: Residence Permit EU

The 61st Eurovision Song Contest takes place on 10, 12 and 14 May 2016. Grand Final takes place on 14 May 2016 with 26 participants. The running order in Saturday’s Grand Final of Eurovision Song Contest 2016 has been decided. Belgium is the number 1 in this order. Laura Tesoro is representing Belgium in the […]

Les Nuits Botanique 2016 – one of the best music events of the year in Brussels is back!

10.05.2016 - In category: Residence Permit EU

13/05/2016 – 22/05/2016 Probably the best (popular) music event of the year in Brussels. Ten days of concerts (and after-parties) in every genre with established, up-and-coming, and unheard-of artists – all good. Music and food available outdoors if the weather permits – the first barbecue of the year, you could say. Practical information Botanique rue […]

Dining For Brussels

08.05.2016 - In category: Residence Permit EU

After the lockdown and the attacks Brussels has been struggling to stay alive. De Tijd and L’Echo couldn’t let this happen to our capital and its economy and felt the urge to do something. #DiningForBrussels was born. De Tijd and L’Echo simply asked all Belgians to go out and eat again in Brussels. When people […]

Kunsten Festival Des Arts 2016

05.05.2016 - In category: Residence Permit EU

Kunsten Festival Des Arts 2016 is starting tomorrow: from 6 to 28 May, it is the festival of the arts all over Brussels. The KunstenFestivalDesArts (KFDA) is a festival of arts in the city. The festival is an annual get-together with contemporary creation from all over the world. Lots of cultural and artistic events are […]

Airbnb Belgium doubles bookings despite elevated terror threat

29.04.2016 - In category: Residence Permit EU

Airbnb continues to enjoy spectacular growth in Belgium despite the country’s elevated terror alert level, writes De Tijd today. The online marketplace for the rental and booking of private accommodation for the first time exceeded the mark of one million overnight stays in Belgium. Between April, 2015, and March this year, 454,000 guests booked lodging […]