today's headlines
Marking Europe Day 2008 09/05/2008
On 9 May 1950 the first move was made towards the creation of what is now known as the European Union. read more
European-Israeli ties: A story of sympathy and ambivalence 09/05/2008
Israel at 60: Europe grapples with how to react to conflict with Palestinians. read more
‘Ladies Only’ - Karin Seidel’s mission is to get women out on the course 18/03/2008
Karin Seidel has set up the Executive Women’s Golf Association (EWGA) here in Belgium, an organisation that brings women golfers onto the tee to socialise, bond and make deals. Editor Paul Morris caught up with her on the 19th... read more
Joe Hennon - Neo-Celtic Pagan 26/04/2007
Joe Hennon speaks to editor Paul Morris about combining European Commission work with his other job as guitarist with the neo-Celtic pagan outfit 'Omnia'. read more
“Mr. Mo” is a Grand-master 23/03/2007
Paul Motwani is a third grade teacher at St. John’s International School and a chess Grandmaster, no less. read more
today's headlines
European-Israeli ties: A story of sympathy and ambivalence 09/05/2008
Israel at 60: Europe grapples with how to react to conflict with Palestinians. read more
Expat legal - April 2008 16/04/2008
Our experts answer two vital questions for your life in Belgium: on retirement issues and the dos and don'ts of the residential lease. read more
"So, what is home, to you?" 08/04/2008
Our guest blogger Cup'oCofi self-interrogates, wondering aloud what it would be like to finally "settle down". read more
April Fool jokes a laughing matter for world's media 02/04/2008
Media around the world regaled their audiences with stories of stretched French presidents and bisexual James Bonds on Tuesday, and Expatica reported on the return of the Dodo. read more
Building Partnerships for the Future of International Education 26/03/2008
"Simply, Fullan argues that effective, sustainable schools have often learned the art of interdependence and purposeful exchange with other schools, organisations and networks." - David Willows reviews the benefits of interdependence. read more
A French touch of "class" for "vulgar" Eurovision? 09/05/2008
Black-bearded long-haired stylishly-dressed electro sensation, this month triggered a wave of outrage in his fiercely proud land for planning to sing in English. read more
Dior museum celebrates dandies 09/05/2008
Weekend fashion special: the Dior family home, now a museum, on France's Normandy coast at Granville , this week opened an exhibition celebrating dandyism in all its manifestations. read more
Getting into iPod 18/04/2008
First-time iPod customers have lots of questions - here are the answers to some frequently asked questions on Apple's portable media player. read more
Television on the Internet taking off for real 14/04/2008
Frederique Pris and Audrey Stuart report on how the long-awaited 'television on-line' dream is finally becoming a reality. read more
Coming up on TV: kids and family-centred game shows 11/04/2008
In a double weekend focus on the latest trends in television, Audrey Stuart reports that the craze for not-too-smart game shows is still on a roll worldwide with no sign of slacking off. read more
Where ships take the elevator
Bernd F. Meier heads for Mons to witness the extraordinary machines that raise ships in the air.
disscussion forum
- Discuss Belgian Culture Belgians and Dating, by tangoaires 09/05/2008 13:27
- Healthcare Giving birth - Ottignies / Wavre / Waterloo / Uccle, by Guest_Sue_* 08/05/2008 22:38
- Relationships Need friends in Brussels or leuven, by riverside8 08/05/2008 18:17
- Jobs anyone know if there are any casual hotel or labouring , factory/warehouse jobs going at the moment anywhere in Belgium?, by badknee 07/05/2008 19:34
- UK Forum Any British people in Antwerp - daft question i know, by tangoaires 07/05/2008 10:22
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