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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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09/02/2010 Smog alert in force on Belgian roads

As a result of the poor air quality a 90 km/h speed restriction applies on Belgian motorways.

09/02/2010 Belgian woman arrested for murder in NY

In New York a 49-year-old Belgian woman has been arrested for the murder of her 8-year-old son.

09/02/2010 Leterme kick-starts Belgian social talks

The Belgian Prime Minister, Yves Leterme (Flemish Christian democrat), is meeting with representatives of the employers and the unions on Monday.

08/02/2010 Dutch court demands EUR 28 million from coffee shop owner

The owner of the Netherlands' biggest cannabis-vending coffee should be fined 28 million euros and serve 18 months in jail, the prosecution in...

08/02/2010 Death toll from Belgian flat collapse rises to 14

A total of 14 people died in last month's collapse of an apartment bock in the eastern Belgian city of Liege, a local official said, up from...

07/02/2010 Dexia announces sell-off deal to assuage EU over bailout

Franco-Belgian bank Dexia, rescued by a major bailout during the 2008 crisis, has agreed to slash its operations by over a third over the next four...

08/02/2010 Kim Clijsters & Jada get own Barbie doll

The Clijsters Barbie doll was presented at the large International Toy Fair in Nuremberg, German. The Comeback Mama doll comes with a little Jada...

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