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The Bulletin Business Guide 2015: On sale now!

The second edition of the Bulletin Business Guide is all about the world of work, from freelancing and self-employment to full- and part-time employment. In addition to practical guides on starting your own business and navigating finance, legislation and administration, read about: * Expat success...

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If I can make it there… New eatery brings New York vibe to Brussels

Last month Brussels celebrated the opening of its newest burger joint, and the concept is as quaint as it is tasty. You place your order at one end of the counter. As you slide down the line to the designated pick-up zone, you watch your burger get grilled and topped by a team of short-order cooks...

Brussels launches ambitious plan for pedestrianised centre

Brussels-City authorities have released a radical new car-free street plan, inspired by Ghent and Bruges, which they claim will ultimately give the capital the largest car-free zone in Europe after Venice. The plan was launched yesterday by Brussels-City mayor Yvan Mayeur, alderwoman for transport...

Brussels Midi is Belgium’s busiest station

In 2013, Midi (South Station) in Brussels was Belgium’s busiest railway station, with the highest number of passengers per day. On an average weekday, the station accommodates 58,732 travellers, according to a census from October 2013. That is 7.1% more passengers compared to the same month in 2012...

Non-violent union strike causes major disruption to transport

The first of a series of strikes yesterday hit public transport and shipping hard but had little effect on business, with most private sector companies able to operate as usual. The strike in Antwerp, Limburg, Hainaut and Luxembourg provinces will be followed on subsequent Mondays by similar...

Belgian peacekeepers to return home from Lebanon

The Belgian peacekeeping mission in Lebanon has come to an end, as stipulated in the new coalition agreement. Within less than a month, all the UN peacekeepers will be back in Belgium, according to military sources. The last day of operation for the Belgian peacekeepers in Lebanon was November 15...

Belgium’s What If? wins International Emmy Award

The second season of the Belgian TV sketch series Wat Als? ( What If? ) won an Emmy Award for best comedy during the International Emmy Awards in New York yesterday. The Dutch-language Wat Als? , with an ensemble cast including Bruno Vanden Broecke, Koen De Graeve, Charlotte Vandermeersch and Sara...
Queen of the Cupcakes, Leila Strebelle

Entrepreneurship in Belgium: Queen of cupcakes, Leila Strebelle

Name: Leila Strebelle Nationality: Belgian-American Age: 44 Location: Brussels Sector: Bakery Ah, cupcakes. These sweet morsels of sugary goodness have become a veritable craze in popular culture since Carrie Bradshaw first adored them in Sex and the City over a decade ago. With whimsical and...

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