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History of Belgium: Part 1

A small country with no obvious start or finish.

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Belgian healthcare system

One of the best healthcare systems in the world.

Cycling in Brussels

Survive the pitfalls of the city's streets.

Women expats happier at work

Expat women in Belgium and France most satisfied.

The pieces that simply will not fit

A moving piece about a 'school refuser' son.

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03/07/2009 EU nations to withdraw Honduras ambassadors

Germany, Italy, France, Spain and the European Commission all withdrew their ambassadors to the country in response to last weekend’s coup.

03/07/2009 Air France Flight 447 didn't break up in mid-air

Last month’s crash en route from Rio to Paris was the worst in the airline’s history.

03/07/2009 Struggle for homosexual rights strikes the football field in Turkey

After a referee came out on television recently and was subsequently stripped of his refereeing license, Turkey’s football culture and its fledgling LGBT movement were further pushed into the spotlight.

03/07/2009 Polish prisoners to renovate Jewish cemeteries

The Polish prison service has signed an agreement with the national Polish-Jewish heritage foundation that enables prisoners to volunteer for conservation work.

02/07/2009 Teen recovers after miracle rescue from jet crash

Amid mounting anger over the condition of the Yemenia airline jet that crashed early Tuesday, a desperate hunt for other survivors resumed.

02/07/2009 Croatia PM quits, hints at EU frustration

The move comes after the European Union stopped accession talks last week with Zagreb due to a border row with neighbouring Slovenia, which has blocked the EU process since December.

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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.