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A guide to doing gaffe-free business here.

Belgium country factbook

Includes geography, people, government, economy and transnational issues.

Student accommodation in Belgium

Find an affordable roof over her head.

50 years on, Asterix still holding out

Heroic Gauls celebrate their half century.

The not-so-secret recipe for Belgian frites

Kimberley uncovers the sacred rituals of Frite Almighty.

How to repatriate successfully

Tips for managing a successful relocation back home.

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28/10/2009 HR European news roundup - October 2009

European flag A selection of the latest European HR news from the Federation of European Employers (FedEE).

30/09/2009 Doing business in Belgium

Belgium is a modern western European country but like everywhere it has its own special cultural quirks that any expat should be aware of....

29/09/2009 International Mobility Update for Belgium - September 2009

Here is an update on mobility agreements by experts at Laga, including changes that affect workers from India and Australia, plus work permit...

23/09/2009 HR European news roundup - September 2009

A selection of the latest European HR news from the Federation of European Employers (FedEE).

22/09/2009 EU Blue Card: competing with the US Green Card?

The EU must compete with the likes of the US to attract and retain highly qualified third-country workers. So how does the new EU Blue Card compare...

02/09/2009 How to repatriate successfully

Plane Tips for expats and organisations on managing a successful relocation back home.

02/09/2009 The UK immigration 'points-based system'

The British Government has announced the timetable for implementation of a "points based system" for economic migration to the UK.

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Looking for work in Belgium

Looking for work in Belgium

This handy guide from Expertise in Labour Mobility includes how to write a CV, application procedure, interview dos and don'ts, Belgian management culture.

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

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

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

Learning to cope with life abroad

The psychological effects of global mobility can be physically painful.