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European Mental Health Week 13-19 May

European Mental Health Week: Focus on co-creation from 13 to 19 May

Brussels-based Mental Health Europe (MHE) hosts its fifth edition of the European Mental Health Week under the banner of co-creation from 13 to 19 May. The pan-European initiative is staging online and in-person events to raise awareness about the importance of mental health as well as tackling the...

What’s on this week: 10 to 16 May

Kunstenfestivaldesarts is arguably Brussels’ most revered arts festival, bringing together performers and visual artists from more than 30 countries. Most of the productions are world premieres, and many were developed to fit a specific kind of space, such as the abandoned Movy Club – where...

Why Restless Brussels is on a mission to increase voter participation in municipal elections on 13 October

Since its launch at the end of 2023, restless.brussels has been on a mission to bring the “international community closer to the city”. Tirelessly staging events – on issues such as mobility, citizen action and the use of English – it also organises meet-ups with local politicians: key figures from...

From securing a mortgage to setting up an investment portfolio and planning for your retirement, ING Belgium is there to accompany you

Buying a home

Although buying property in Belgium is a long-term investment, many expats like to own their own home if they plan on staying a few years.

It’s important to note that a 12.5% registration tax is imposed on property purchases, on top of legal fees, while a capital gains tax of 16.5% applies to properties sold within five years. The cost of buying and selling a home in Belgium is estimated to be around 20% of the purchase price. Buying a new-build is more expensive, as VAT is charged on properties less than two years old.

FEATS24 in Antwerp

European theatrical festival FEATS is back in Belgium from 17 to 20 May

Antwerp's British American Theatrical Society BATS is preparing to host a festival with English-speaking amateur theatre groups from all over mainland Europe. Running from 17 to 20 May, it's the eighth time that the annual four-day Festival of Anglophone Theatrical Societies FEATS is staged in...
Expat Welcome Desk

Expat Q&A: Municipal elections 2024 - Why you should vote

October 2024 brings another chance for International Brusselers to elect their representatives. This time we are choosing councillors at the level of the municipality (commune/gemeente), and most non-Belgians have the right to cast a vote. Local government in Belgium is small but mighty, and the...

Bilingual Rhode-Saint-Genèse logo sparks controversy

The Brussels suburb of Rhode-Saint-Genèse has been required by law to withdraw its official logo after accusations of circumventing the legislation on the use of languages. The logo featured the Dutch-language name Sint-Genesius-Rode in dark blue - the municipality's official name as it is located...

132 arrested during Extinction Rebellion protest in EU district

Brussels police arrested 132 Extinction Rebellion demonstrators over the weekend after the activists blocked Rue Belliard and refused to end their protest action when ordered to do so. The protesters were demanding an end to fossil fuel subsidies and the implementation of a national emergency plan...

Pregnancy in Belgium information evening

Submitted by Brussels Childb... on Mon, 05/06/2024 - 14:10

This 2.5 hours online class is an excellent starting point for parents-to-be that helps to understand the specifics of PREGNANCY and BIRTH in Belgium.

Topics include hospitals, healthcare provider, resources, administration and much more. The class is informal, interactive and fun. Participants receive a follow-up booklet packed with helpful information. EVERYONE welcome! 

SNCB records major profit in 2023 as passenger numbers bounce back

Belgium’s national railway operator SNCB has performed significantly better in 2023 than in 2022, its latest annual results have revealed. The company made an operating profit of €142.2 million, more than three times more than the €39.6 million profit made in 2022. This result can be explained by...

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