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'Come visit us, it's important': the Atomium reopens

Prime minister Sophie Wilmès, Princess Astrid, Prince Lorenz and Brussels mayor Philippe Close officially reopened the Atomium on Monday, in a ceremony filled with symbolism and hope. The pre-eminent symbol of Belgium was saluted and acknowledged by leaders of all the levels of government and...
Prince Joachim of Belgium-Belga

Belgian prince apologises for breaking lockdown measures in Spain

Prince Joachim of Belgium has apologised for breaking Spanish confinement rules when he attended a party in Andalucia on 26 May, reports Belga. He subsequently tested positive for Covid-19. The 28-year-old nephew of King Philippe of Belgium is 10th in line to the throne. In a statement issued via...

Neighbours connect online to offer lockdown help

Neighbourhood connections have gained a new significance during the lockdown, and digital communities are playing their part. A survey of people using one local networking app found it had helped them find support, and offer their help to others. The app in question is Hoplr , which provides free...

Coronavirus: Is it possible to get refunds for transport season tickets, gym membership, cultural events?

During the confinement period, many commuters worked from home, while some were temporarily laid off. The lockdown measures also meant gyms were closed and cultural events were cancelled. So where do people stand when it comes to refunds for these services and activities? RTBF reports on the...
Gaufres & Waffles chalet Bois de la Cambre

What’s on this week: 29 May-4 June

Perfectly timed for the magical combination of long weekends and sunny weather, Gaufres & Waffles opened a new takeaway chalet in Bois de la Cambre on 21 May. To celebrate the inauguration of its third location – after Galeries du Roi and Wolf Food Market - celebrity chef Yves Mattagne has...

Belgian driver registers COVID-19 personalised number plate

A Belgian driver has paid €1,000 to own the personalised vehicle number plate COVID-19. A fellow motorist spotted the car on Wednesday afternoon in Gentbrugge and shared the pic on Twitter. FPS Mobility spokeswoman Charlotte van den Branden confirmed it was real: "Yes, a personalised COVID-19...

Children share lockdown experience

A major survey by the Children’s Rights Commission has shown the effects of the lockdown on children and young people in Flanders. The agency is calling on the authorities to use its results and keep children in mind when coming up with policies and communication for the next stages of the...

Back to school: Nursery and primary classes to resume in June

Primary and nursery school children in Belgium can return to class in June, after a committee of federal and regional representatives and public health experts reached an agreement on Wednesday night. Nursery schools can reopen from Tuesday 2 June - and primary schools from 8 June - although the...
Bois de la Cambre Brussels

Bois de la Cambre: Traffic agreement provides some breathing space for Brussels park

Bois de la Cambre is to open partially to traffic from Thursday - but the park will remain largely car-free until the end of the summer, announced the city on Wednesday. Following heated debate earlier in the week, an agreement has been reached by the City of Brussels, Brussels-Capital Region and...

Expat pension in Belgium

Submitted by anadht on Wed, 05/27/2020 - 15:14

As an expat, you probably travel the world, living in one or more countries along the way.

Where does that leave your pension, and how can you make sure of building up your state, company and private pensions while in Belgium?

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