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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 […]

New rules for Airbnb hosts in Brussels

05.11.2015 - In category: Residence Permit EU

Airbnb hosts in Brussels will have to adhere to a new set of rules from 2016, including obligatory registration, writes De Tijd. The new rules apply to anyone renting out rooms to tourists in the Brussels-Capital Region from next year. Airbnb hosts in Brussels will for the first time be required to submit a number […]

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 […]

Brussels in Motion

01.11.2015 - In category: Residence Permit EU

Basel, a young artist with Syrian roots, 2 years ago he moved to Brussels, presented a short film about Brussels. He showed his vision of the city and his warm attitude towards it. Briefly and concisely. One man, one camera Samsung NX1 and one city … no drone used. https://www.facebook.com/Baselphoto/videos/793442230764789/

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: […]

Brussels is home to world’s second most diverse population

29.10.2015 - In category: Residence Permit EU

One-fifth of all migrants live in 20 major cities around the world, and Brussels is one of them. After Dubai, Brussels is the city with the highest percentage of residents born abroad. More than six in ten Brussels residents were not born in Belgium, writes De Tijd based on the World Migration Report 2015. The […]

Ruffus Brut Sauvage voted best Belgian wine in 2015

27.10.2015 - In category: Residence Permit EU

Ruffus Brut Sauvage, a sparkling wine from Vignoble des Agaises in Haulchin (near Binche, in Wallonia) was selected as overall winner of the 2015 Best Belgian Wine competition, held every year during the Brussels Megavino wine fair, writes Het Laatste Nieuws. A total of 68 wines vied for recognition at the 11th edition of the […]

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 […]

Belgian monuments to turn blue for UN’s 70th

24.10.2015 - In category: Residence Permit EU

To commemorate the 70th anniversary of the United Nations (UN) on Saturday, more than 200 monuments and landmarks across 45 countries will be lit up blue. Museums, bridges and other famous sites will also be illuminated for the occasion. After the campaign ‘Turn the World UN Blue’ kicks off in New Zealand on 24 October, […]

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 […]