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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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08/02/2010 Belgian model to fight poverty in EU?

Under the slogan “Stop Poverty Now!” the European Commission and the Spanish Presidency of the EU has launched the 2010 European Year for...

01/02/2010 'Saab can still be moved to Belgium'

“I think it's time to build a European Saab”, Flemish parliamentarian Lode Vereeck told The Swedish Wire. "Trollhättan can't...

18/01/2010 Solar flight is no pie in the sky

Flying around the world on solar power. That's the goal of the Solar Impulse Project. The man behind the project, Bertrand Piccard talks about...

11/01/2010 Google Phone not so smart after all

Internet giant Google launched its own smartphone last week. The only thing unique about the phone is its name. Nevertheless, it has generated...

23/12/2009 2009 Review: Down among the Belgians

We have a reduced local news service during the festive period. Meanwhile, editor Paul Morris looks back on an eventful year in the life of the...

15/12/2009 Migration and the Environment: They're connected

A new report from the 'International Organisation for Migration' (IOM) highlights shortcomings after a decade of neglect.

14/12/2009 Eternit asbestos trial opens in Italy

Two shareholders in Swiss firm Eternit went on trial Thursday for negligence leading to 2,000 deaths from asbestos-related diseases.

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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.