Yesterday the 7th high level meeting between the Government of the Brussels-Capital Region and the EU institutions organised by the Brussels Commissioner for Europe and International Organisations (CEIO) took place.
As capital of Europe, Brussels is an attractive place for those looking for work by virtue of its geographical position and the number of international organisations in the city. So how can you maximise your chances of finding employment? Which are the best employment sites? And how should you write a good CV?
Since 1st January 2020, several changes have taken place in various sectors. These include mobility in the Brussels-Capital Region (the Low Emission Zone, “Brussels 30” and parking permit administration) and the medical world (electronic medical prescriptions). The EWD takes you through these changes in detail...
You have just arrived in Brussels with your family and you work in the Belgian employment system. You have heard about the basic child benefit and you’d like to know more about it... Who is entitled to this allowance? How do you apply for it? When should you do this? The Expat Welcome Desk explains everything...
As in other big cities, getting around Brussels by car is increasingly difficult these days. "Alternative mobility" seems the ideal solution. But what exactly is it? And what different “alternative” means of transport are available in Brussels? The Expat Welcome Desk explains below all you need to know on the subject...
Negotiations on the conditions of the United Kingdom’s withdrawal from the European Union are still taking place. What is the impact of this withdrawal on British citizens living in Belgium? How can they prolong their residence?
Have you just arrived in Belgium and want to drive on the roads? You have a national driving licence but you’re not sure if it is valid here? What exactly is the procedure? The Expat Welcome Desk explains...
Since 1st July, several changes have come into force in Belgium. In terms of mobility, environment, work, media, etc.. The Expat Welcome Desk explains everything in detail below.
The European Commission has just announced the winners of the international architectural competition for the "Loi 130" project, launched in Spring 2018.
You have a problem in your apartment and despite several attempts, your landlord doesn’t react. What are your rights? What legal steps can you take to resolve the issue? Can you block payment of the rent? The Expat Welcome Desk explains below…
Spring is here and at the same time the 19th edition of the free Guide Expats in Brussels 2019-2020 is available again. The 274 bilingual pages in A5 format make the booklet easy and clear to consult. This year our theme will be “Brussels protects the environment”.
During the month of May, Belgian tax authorities send out the tax return forms in brown envelopes to all tax payers. Depending on your situation, filling in these returns can be quite complicated! How to fill in the boxes and what documents need to be assembled?
