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Tourism agencies work to restore Belgium’s image

26.11.2015 - In category: Residence Permit EU

Tourism agencies in Belgium are working to assure potential tourists and professionals that the country is still safe to travel to after a week full of international headlines sporting phrases like “failed state” and “lockdown”. They have launched an information campaign aimed at overseas business, such as conference organisers and tour operators. Those working in […]

Belgian youth generally satisfied at work

22.11.2015 - In category: Residence Permit EU

Belgian youth are more satisfied with their jobs than the average European, according to a study by Eurostat, the statistical office of the European Union. Young Belgians (between 16 and 24 years of age) come in seventh place in the European ranking, with an average job satisfaction of 7.6 out of 10, compared to the […]

450,000 bicycles sold in Belgium in 2015

19.11.2015 - In category: Residence Permit EU

Belgian bicycle dealers will have sold about 450,000 bicycles by year-end, an increase of 3% compared to the previous year, when the sector grew by 7.5%. This year dealers can thank the success of the electric bicycle, or e-bike, for the increase, writes De Standaard. The figures come from a study conducted during Belgium’s annual […]

Belgium is fourth best country for work-life balance, study shows

14.11.2015 - In category: Residence Permit EU

Belgium scores among the top five in a list of countries with the best work-life balance, according to a study by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). The Better Life Index is a comparison of well-being across countries, based on 11 topics the OECD has identified as essential, in the areas of material […]

Brussels Tattoo Convention

10.11.2015 - In category: Residence Permit EU

13 – 15 November 2015 6th International Brussels Tattoo Convention on 13, 14& 15 November 2015 Like last year, we made a very fine selection of international artists, some of them will be making their European debut. We made a cool and entertaining program that will last you the entire weekend. Freak shows, live bands […]

Belgian mothers give birth in the summer, on Tuesday

07.11.2015 - In category: Residence Permit EU

Mothers in Belgium give birth most often in the summer months of June, July, August and September. In terms of days of the week, Tuesday is the “most popular” day to give birth in Belgium, according to statistics from the FPS Economy. The federal department published the results of the study, titled ‘Happy birthday!’, which […]

Modernika Exhibition. Belgian dream of an American city

03.11.2015 - In category: Residence Permit EU

The Modernika exhibition will take place at the Atomium from 29 October 2015 to 10 April 2016. The exhibition offers visitors an opportunity to (re)discover Modernist and International Style architecture. Taking as its starting-point the legendary Expo 58, with its contribution to spreading the American way of life in Belgium, the exhibition demonstrates the various […]

Filem’on Children’s Film Festival

30.10.2015 - In category: Residence Permit EU

From 1 to 8 November 2015 in different cinemas in Brussels. For children from 2 to 15 years. Ninth edition of the Filem’on International Children’s Film Festival Brussels. On the program: short and feature films, in all styles and genres from all over the world. This year, the theme is ‘color’. Hilde Steensens, Artistic Director: […]

So who’s paid the best wage in Belgium?

25.10.2015 - In category: Residence Permit EU

New figures from the Belgian economy ministry show that the average Belgian worker earned 3,300 euros a month before tax in 2013. People working in Brussels earn 16% more than the national average. A full ten percent of all workers made less than 2,049 euros a month before tax in that year. The ten percent […]

Brussels Justice Palace renovation to start in 2018

22.10.2015 - In category: Residence Permit EU

Renovation of the façade of the Brussels Palace of Justice is scheduled to start in 2018 and take 2.5 years to complete, according to the Belgian Buildings Agency (BBA). Within 10 to 12 years, all sides of the building will have to be renovated, followed by the massive copper dome. Last week, the Justice Palace […]