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So who’s paid the best wage in Belgium?

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 […]

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Brussels Justice Palace renovation to start in 2018

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 […]

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Autumn in Brussels

Crunchy leaves, chilly mornings, warm colors… Autumn is one of our favorite moments to enjoy Brussels´ parks! Bois de la Cambre in Brussels   Campus de la Plaine in Brussels   Leopold Park in Brussels   The Petit Sablon   The Ter Kamerenbos in Brussels Enjoy!

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John Cleese brings comedy show to Belgium

The legendary British comedian John Cleese will give three shows in Belgium in April next year. The “most senile member of Monty Python”, according to the promo text, will perform ‘Last time to see me before I die’ on 27 and 28 April in Antwerp’s Stadsschouwburg, and on 29 April in Brussels’ Bozar. It is […]

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City of Brussels collects bulky waste in October 2015

Between 12 and 24 October 2015, the Public cleansing service is going to collect the bulky waste in Brussels. The City of Brussels organizes 3 collections of bulky waste every year. These collections take place according to a mixed formula: • containers are placed in districts to allow the local residents to put down their […]

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Supermarket with all-Belgian products coming to Saint-Gilles

A unique supermarket is preparing its grand opening in Saint-Gilles in late November. Belgomarkt is a supermarket with only Belgian products. The supermarket will fill its 265 square metre space with about 1,000 products, which is only about half of the amount offered by the average Carrefour Express or City Delhaize. All of the products […]

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Campaign urges mothers in Belgium to breastfeed for longer

Mothers in Belgium are being encouraged to breastfeed for as long as possible – up to two years – in a new campaign launched this week. According to the public health department, many women who give birth in hospital stop breastfeeding when they get back home, despite breastfeeding having numerous positive health benefits for both […]

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Royal couple visit Mediafin media company

King Philippe and Queen Mathilde visited the editorial staff of dailies L’Echo and De Tidj, both published by media group Mediafin, on Tuesday morning. The royal couple’s visit is one of a series of meetings with media companies. The king and the queen visited the editorial staff as well as the Tour & Taxis building […]

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Unusual Belgian Alphabet (continuation) Part 5

See the 1st part in publication from the Aug, 27th, the 2nd part – Sep, 1st Part 3 – Sep, 12th ; Part 4 – Sep, 19th P Belgians are PROUD of their art, architecture, cuisine…and rightly so. History of Belgian art dates back to the Middle Ages and continues through centuries to the contemporary […]

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Ryanair to add five new destinations from Belgium

From next summer, the Irish low-cost airline Ryanair will offer a total of 90 destinations from Belgium. Brussels Airport will get three new destinations, and Charleroi Airport two, announced Ryanair chief executive Michael O’Leary at a press conference in Brussels, writes De Morgen. The 90 routes to and from the two Belgian airports will serve […]

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