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Government announces measures to support construction industry

Federal economy minister Kris Peeters told the construction industry yesterday that he is working on a “range of measures” to reduce the high number of bankruptcies in the sector. Speaking at the Batibouw building fair in Brussels, he said he was concerned at the high level of financial problems...

Vilvoorde train station must be renovated soon, says mayor

Hans Bonte, the mayor of Vilvoorde, has threatened legal action against rail authority NMBS and the rail infrastructure company Infrabel regarding promised renovation works on his city’s main railway station. Infrabel announced in early 2014 a budget of €20 million for renovations, which would...

Charleroi mayor wants World Press Photo to take back award

Mayor of Charleroi Paul Magnette wants World Press Photo to withdraw its award given to the photographer who staged photos of the city and its inhabitants. To this end, Magnette has written to The New York Times and the jury of World Press Photo, reports De Standaard. The winners of the World Press...

Belgium to open its first domestic violence shelter for men

While most domestic violence is directed at women, men can also be the victims of abuse. Figures from last year show that one in ten women in Belgium were victims of domestic violence, and one in 20 men, reports De Morgen . Belgium will therefore open a shelter for men next month near Mechelen, in...

Brussels Airport cheaper than foreign competitors

The use of facilities for airlines at Brussels Airport is cheaper than its foreign competitors, according to a study commissioned by the Dutch government into the competitive position of Schiphol. The study looked at 11 major airports, including Gatwick, Charles de Gaulle and Madrid, and concluded...

Only 2.8% of SNCB employees live in Brussels

Only 2.8% of staff at the Belgian rail company SNCB lives in Brussels, while this number is much higher at other Belgian companies such as bpost and Proximus (5.5% and 8.3%, respectively). Bert Anciaux, chairman of Brussels employment office Actiris, finds that public companies should actively...

Belgium’s 5 ugliest famous buildings

There’s a lot to like about Belgian architecture: Bruges’ rows of stepped gables help make it a fairy-tale city, Brussels’ and Leuven’s city halls are marvels of the Gothic age, Antwerp’s central train station regularly makes it onto lists of the most beautiful stations in the world , even the...

Dramatic fall in applications for Belgian nationality

The number of people applying for Belgian nationality has dropped off sharply due to tough new rules introduced in 2012 by the previous federal government. The number of application has plummeted in recent years, from 18,732 in 2013 to just 113 in 2014, according to figures published by Het Laatste...

Belgium gives €10 million to infrastructure projects in Congo

The Belgian government will free up €10 million for development projects in North and South Kivu in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), according to the cabinets of foreign affairs minister Didier Reynders ( pictured right ) and minister of development and co-operation Alexander De Croo ( left...

Youth developing new concept for BELvue Museum

The BELvue Museum in Brussels ( pictured ), which recounts the history of Belgium, has launched a new project that will see its permanent exhibition completely altered. The museum will close this November, and reopen with the new look next year on 21 July, Belgium’s national day. The museum ,...

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