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

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Finding a rental home in Belgium

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

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Learning to cope with life abroad

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