A webinar on financial issues facing UK citizens living in Belgium will be held later this month. The online event, from noon to 1.30pm on 21 September, will focus on…
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BUSINESS & ECONOMY
PwC Belgium survey highlights inequality between men and women in the labour market
PwC Belgium also advocates a more inclusive workplace, as the survey shows that inequality between men and women in the labour market still greatly affects women’s careers. A global study by professional services provider PwC…
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Ever wondered what the famous Edinburgh Military Tattoo is like? The event is performed annually by British Armed Forces, Commonwealth and international military bands, and artistic performance teams in the…
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On 8th August 1956 some 262 miners perished in the Bois du Cazier in Marcinelle. They included 136 Italians, more than half the victims. Today, the site is preserved as an…
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Belgium’s former King Albert II was hospitalised earlier today with signs of dehydration, a palace spokesman has said. The ex-King of the Belgians, to give him his correct title, 89,…
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The idea is that you combine arguably the country’s best-known export – beer – with the current craze for wellness and well-being. The result? Well, it is a beer spa,…
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This website has selected (and in no particular order) a “top 5” of the best seasonal things to do now that Spring has arrived. First, why not get out of…
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HUMAN RIGHTS
Brussels based charity focusses on Belgium’s English speaking community
by asmaby asmaA much-needed charity for Belgium’s English speaking community has seen a huge rise in referrals in the past two years. The Community Help Service, based in Brussels, provides a 24…
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SECURITY & DEFENCE
Belgium plans to increase its defence budget – says Defence Minister Ludivine Dedonder
by asmaby asmaLudivine Dedonder, Belgian Minister for Defence, says that Belgium will increase its defence budget to 2% of GDP by 2035 in an effort to fill gaps in defence capabilities.
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The Belgian government adopted on Friday a new package of energy measures to help households and businesses cope with soaring energy prices.