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Brussels’ International Children’s Film Festival

27.10.2016 - In category: others news

The international festival for kids, Filem’On, is back this year again at the end of October. Filem’On will celebrate its 10th anniversary with more than 100 screenings at 16 venues around the capital. Besides that a lot of creative workshops, special events and many cinema concerts will be organized. A jury will consist of teenagers […]

Trade deal between EU and Canada is blocked by Belgian Parliament

25.10.2016 - In category: others news

Belgium can’t support trade deal with Canada (CETA), it was announced by Prime Minister Charles Michel after Belgium’s regional leaders were unable to reach an accord on Monday. Belgium’s French-speaking Wallonia region opposes the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), which needs the unanimous support of all 28 EU nations to be approved. Thus, Belgium’s […]

Budget 2017 for Brussels Capital region

23.10.2016 - In category: others news

Government of the Brussels-Capital regional has reached an agreement on its budget for 2017. The details have been announced on Thursday in the Brussels parliament. The agreement covers both the regional government and the community commissions for matters pertaining to Flemish and French-speaking responsibilities. Around €4 billion will be granted for spending in 2017, it […]

Changes in Belgian pension tax legislation

20.10.2016 - In category: others news

Non-resident employers will be exempted from pensions tax in Belgium. This legislative proposal has been approved by Belgium’s Council of Ministers and aims to position Belgium as the jurisdiction of choice for European pensions. Belgian Finance Minister Johan Van Overtfeldt has proposed the bill in which pensions provided by insurance companies based in Belgium will […]

National DNA database of Belgians

18.10.2016 - In category: others news

€10 million will be invested by Belgium in the establishment of a technology platform to map the genetic information of tens of thousands of Belgians. A consortium of research institutions, hospitals and businesses will sign the collaboration agreement for the formation of the national DNA database, writes De Tijd. The DNA-based platform will help […]

Bring your ideas to create climate plan of Brussels

15.10.2016 - In category: others news

If you live on the territory of the City of Brussels you may help your City to work out its Climate Plan. A lot of actions and commitments should precede the final plan and its implementation. The Climate Plan of the City aims to achieve the EU’s objectives on energy and climate by 2030: • […]

Belgium has prepared 2.6 million flu vaccines for this winter

11.10.2016 - In category: others news

Belgian market will get an influenza vaccine for the upcoming winter season from three companies. The representative of the federal agency for medicines and healthcare products (FAMHP) has reported that a total of 2.635 million doses of vaccine will be distributed. It’s fewer than a year ago, when 3.257 million doses were provided for the […]

Brussels airlines announced their readiness to merge with Lufthansa

08.10.2016 - In category: others news

On Wednesday the German airline Lufthansa made the made a statement of intent to take over Brussels Airlines in early 2017. During supervisory board meeting shareholders of Lufthansa and Brussels Airlines agreed to reach a final agreement by year-end. Lufthansa currently owns 45% of the shares. Brussels Airlines will get €2.6 million […]

MasterCard extends selfie-payments in Belgium

06.10.2016 - In category: others news

MasterCard will make it possible to confirm a payment online with a photo instead of a password or PIN-code, reports Knack Data News. The so-called ‘selfie pay’ system, which has already been in the test phase for a while, is now being launched in 12 countries, including Belgium. Purchasing an item online via smartphone will […]

The winner of Brussels Marathon is kenyan Eric Kering

04.10.2016 - In category: others news

Athlete from Kenya Eric Kering won Belfius Brussels Marathon on Sunday. The Kenyan has demonstrated his personal best time of 2 hours, 16 minutes and 50 seconds. Belgian runner Willem Van Schuerbeeck finished in second place. In the women’s competition, Belgian runner Virginie Vandroogenbroeck came out the winner. The 13th edition of the Belfius Brussels […]