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Having a baby in Belgium

Pregnant? Here is a quick guide for the expatriate parent-to-be in Belgium.

Fitness tips for 2010

Research shows exercise can improve your health, confidence and quality of life.

Language classes in Brussels

The where, when, what type and how much in the capital.

Tintin embarks on new adventure in Ch

A new, more faithful Mandarin translation is launched.

Europe en route for portable pensions

We look at how a recent directive from the EU aims to facilitate the process.

New opportunities and tools for moving your business around Europe

EU Commission makes business easier...in theory.



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12/01/2010 Expats based in Europe worry most over pension benefits

A recent Expatica survey shows only 15 percent of expats polled are satisfied with their pension benefits.

12/01/2010 Europe en route for portable pensions

As part of the general effort to tackle obstacles to employee mobility, companies across Europe are beginning to reorganise their pension schemes....

19/05/2009 Longer copyrights boost rock and roll pensions

Rock and rollers from the 1960s would have rather died than grow old. But that didn't always happen. A controversial extension of copyrights...

17/02/2009 Expert tips: Financial planning

Expatica financial expert Craig Welsh offers five tips on how to manage your finances effectively, especially if your life and work involves...

17/02/2009 How changes to UK pension law can benefit expats

http://panel.expatica.com/img/draw.png Recent changes to UK pension legislation means that many expats can benefit from much greater flexibility at retirement using Qualifying Recognised...

24/11/2008 The bubble’s burst but don’t panic

With financial markets at a 16-month low, should you now be thinking of taking advantage? Our financial advisor looks at the options during a "bear...

30/06/2008 Social security

Joining the Belgian social security system is bureaucratic, but not difficult. Here is a brief guide to everything - from contributions to payouts.

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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.