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Comic book originals break into art market

Original comic book artwork, from the boy adventurer Tintin to the cowboy Lucky Luke, is breaking into the European fine art market.

Shopping in Belgium

If you have just arrived in town, Gary Hills takes you on a shopping expedition to the best shops and bargains in Belgium, from supermarkets to antiques.

Where ships take the elevator

Bernd F. Meier heads for Mons to witness the extraordinary machines that raise ships in the air.

In Belgium, chips are part of the culture

Bernd F. Meier tours the country's chippers and discovers what anyone living here already knows: Frietkots - The Belgians love them.

A pleasure for the stomach and the mind

Blogger Cheeseweb and Andrew have discovered a place in Woluwe-Saint-Lambert where two great passions can be sated simultaneously.

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EU work permit - the 'blue card' is unveiled

We report on the long awaited unveiling of the EU work permit - the so-called 'blue card'.

Practical, easy-to-use, free and... in English

Belgium’s first alternative directory assistance services - available through the shortcode 14-14 - can now be accessed on the internet.

Finding a rental home in Belgium

Moving to Belgium presents a host of challenges to expats, not least of all finding the right home.

Learning to cope with life abroad

The psychological effects of global mobility can be physically painful.

Hooking into Belgium - the first connection

In her first diary entry, Expatica's incoming editor speaks about what Belgium means to her.

Importing your car to Belgium

Morris Fraser took on the Belgian system to import his car and has provided a brief guide to the tricky topic.