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07/11/2009 Belgium begins mass vaccination against swine flu

Belgium on Saturday officially launched a mass vaccination campaign against swine flu targeted at people considered most at risk.

07/11/2009 Belgium reluctant to see PM leave for EU president job

Belgian commentators on Friday voiced concern at a seemingly unstoppable wave of backing for their country's prime minister Herman Van Rompuy...

06/11/2009 European stocks stage big gains

European stock markets staged a spirited rally this week, recovering from sharp falls a day earlier on reassuring economic data from the United...

06/11/2009 GM plans 10,000 job cuts at Opel

The plant at Antwerp is among those scheduled for cutbacks in the restructuring of the car manufacturer's operations.

06/11/2009 Trial of coffee shop on Belgian border postponed

The drug trafficking trial of the owner of the biggest cannabis-vending coffee shop in the Netherlands has been delayed for further investigation,...

05/11/2009 Belgian rails unions "will strike till April"

Belgian railway unions are staging a 24 hour strike across Belgium starting at 10 PM Wednesday evening.

05/11/2009 Opel trade unions take strike action across Europe

In Antwerp strike action will take place on Friday and Sunday.

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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.