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Brussels announces ban on plastic bags

18.02.2016 - In category: Residence Permit EU

Brussels environment minister Céline Fremault will ban the use of disposable plastic bags in the Brussels-Capital Region, she announced before the Brussels parliament. The decision comes shortly after the European Union adopted a new directive aimed at drastically reducing the use of plastic bags. Groen party’s Annemie Maes, who has been urging a ban on […]

Belgian photographer wins prestigious image competition

12.02.2016 - In category: Residence Permit EU

A photo by Belgian photographer Marijke Thoen was selected by the International Association of Professional Birth Photographers (IAPBP) as the most beautiful birth photograph in the world, writesDe Morgen. The annual IAPBP competition celebrates the beauty of birth and the skill of birth photographers around the globe in three categories – labor, delivery and postpartum. […]

Multidisciplinary Exhibition in Brussels – Carte de Visite ARTOpenKUNST

09.02.2016 - In category: Residence Permit EU

From February 12 to 14 discover a collective and multidisciplinary exhibition free to all in Brussels! 690 works by 230 artists will be on display on the 5 floors of old Vanderborght institutions. Anc. Vanderborght Etablissements Former Vanderborghtgebouw Street squire 50 Schildknaapstraat Brussels 1000 Brussel

Ikea to introduce online sales in Belgium

04.02.2016 - In category: Residence Permit EU

The Swedish furniture giant Ikea offers its products online in many countries, and next year Belgium will join the list. The company announced that it will launch a new online shop for Belgian consumers in 2017 in an overall effort to expand its web business into all markets, writes De Tijd. The biggest news to […]

Personalised number plates are big business in Belgium

31.01.2016 - In category: Residence Permit EU

Personalised number plates are a huge success in Belgium, says mobility secretary Jacqueline Galant in De Zondag. Since the option was introduced five years ago, Belgium’s transport ministry has sold €21.6 million in personalised plates. Until December last year, car owners paid €1,000 to put together their own unique combination of letters and numbers. The […]

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 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 […]

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. […]

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 […]