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Why did Brussels become the capital of the EU ... - The Brussels …
WEBMar 13, 2024 · Because Belgium starts with B. Wednesday, 13 March 2024. By Philippe Van Parijs. Once again it is Belgium’s turn to hold the European presidency. It is, however, most unlikely to have such a formidable impact on Brussels’ destiny as when Belgium played that role in 1958, in the first semester of existence of …
Manneken-Pis: The real story behind the iconic statue - The …
WEB3 days ago · At its origins, however, the famous Manneken-Pis is practical in purpose, with a little bit of whimsy thrown in for good measure. The statue of the “pissing boy,” as he is commonly called, has led a long and not always easy life, surviving the bombardment of Brussels in 1695 and various wear and tear over the centuries.
Welcome to Brussels: How to register at the commune - The …
WEBOct 7, 2023 · A small fee, ranging from €15 to €30 depending on the commune, will also be charged. Once this has been done, you will be listed in the provisional commune register until the local police have checked that you indeed live at the registered address. Your entry in the commune's population register will then be confirmed and you will receive a ...
Two Brussels pizzerias named in top 20 in Europe - The Brussels …
WEBAug 4, 2021 · The best pizza in Europe, according to 50 Top Pizzas, can be found in 'Peppe Pizeria' in the French capital of Paris this year. The pizzeria 'Via Toledo Enopizzeria' in Vienna finished second, followed by 'Fratelli Figurato' in Madrid. Two Brussels restaurants are named among the 20 best pizzerias in Europe in this year's ranking of the popular ...
Belgium in the grip of second-biggest Covid-19 wave, but no new …
WEBDec 19, 2023 · Credit: Belga/Benoit Doppagne. With an "enormous" rise of Covid-19 cases in recent weeks, Belgium is currently experiencing its second-largest infection wave ever, according to tests on the country's sewage water conducted by the Rega Institute in Leuven. Now that extensive testing is no longer taking …
'Healthcare for all is a daily fight': Belgian Health Minister responds ...
WEBMar 1, 2023 · A report by the World Health Organisation (WHO) showed that the impact of (out-of-pocket) healthcare costs in Belgium weighs more heavily on vulnerable families than in other Western European countries. In 2020, 5.2% of Belgian households could not afford basic necessities due to their medical costs, while the poorest families postpone care ...
Exclusive interview with Hadja Lahbib: The outsider representing ...
WEB2 days ago · Exclusive interview with Hadja Lahbib: The outsider representing Belgium abroad. Hadja Lahbib was a surprise appointment as Belgium’s Foreign Minister in 2022: a former news anchor, never elected to public office, she is the daughter of Algerian immigrants who grew up in Belgium’s coal-mining country. Yet …
New type of spying and jihadist terrorism on the rise, State …
WEBJan 12, 2024 · At the start of every new year, Belgium's State Security (VSSE) publishes an annual report describing the main threats to the country and its challenges. It warned that in 2023, a new way of spying was materialising. "Less than a decade ago, the threat of jihadist-inspired terrorism was the priority above all others," said Francisca Bostyn ...
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