For a sophisticated European break crammed with stunning medieval architecture book a flight to Belgium . Breath-taking Bruges with its spectacular architecture, sublime paintings and even more sublime chocolate shops is a little slice of European heaven while Antwerp, Ghent and Brussels offer fashion, food, glitz and a smattering of international glamour. Belgians…
It’s been two centuries since the climactic Battle of Waterloo, when the army of the French emperor Napoleon faced off against a coalition of British, Dutch and German forces in countryside outside Brussels. The site of this pivotal event in European history still draws visitors, and there’s plenty to see. In ABBA’s winning song at the Eurovision Song Contest…
ADDRESS Singaporean Embassy in Brussels, Belgium F. D. Rooseveltlaan 85 1 Brussels Belgium TELEPHONE (+32) 2 660 29 79 FAX (+32) 2 660 86 85 WEBSITE OFFICE HOURS HEAD OF MISSION Mr Eng Chuan Ong, Ambassador Facts about the Embassy Singapore in Belgium: Singapore s embassy in Brussels is the only Singaporean representation in Belgium. Belgium in Singapore: Belgium…
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Dec. 06, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - Federal-Mogul Motorparts, a division of Federal-Mogul Holdings Corporation (NASDAQ:FDML), today announced the following changes to its EMEA, Braking and Corporate Development leadership team: Andrew Sexton elected president, EMEA aftermarket and regional president, EMEA Neville Rudd elected senior vice president…
Beer Style Heavy Blond Beer of the Tripel Type The Beer The Delirium Tremens was born in 1988 at the request of an Italian client. This beer is an outsider. Its white bottle is reminiscent of Cologne pottery ware. On the label you will see pink elephants, crocodiles and dragons depicting the various stages of inebriation you might expect to go through after a…
The Leuven Cancer Institute (LKI) brings together all the activities related to cancer medicine at the university hospital UZ Leuven in one organizational structure. It s a strategic, multidisciplinary institute that coordinates both clinical and basic research. Furthermore, it gathers the competence of all medics and paramedics in the daily practice, to create…
The ONE Youth Ambassador programme is entering its fourth year in Belgium, and we’re looking for passionate campaigners to join us for 2017. Next year presents a great opportunity to garner support from politicians across Europe for key issues such as protecting aid budgets, improving financial transparency, and increasing investment in the fight against HIV/AIDS…
During the program, you will take one course for a total of 6 UC Berkeley units. Course: Dutch 177 Title: The Amsterdam-Brussels Connection: History, Art, and Identity in the Heart of Europe : 6 units Prerequisites : None Introduce yourself to the cultural and political identity of the Low Countries: the Netherlands and Belgium. The course begins in Amsterdam…
Courtesy Photo 25 European Dance Music Festivals You Can t Miss This Summer VIRGINIE LEFOUR/AFP/Getty Images Dour Festival Notable Acts: Die Antwoord, M.I.A., Pusha T, Tchami, The Black Madonna The largest festival in French-speaking Belgium has grown exponentially since its humble beginnings in 1989 - now drawing more than 150, fans for diverse headliners like…
Winding through the romantic Rhine Valley , discover authentic Holland and Belgium on a river cruise. You will be enchanted by the many UNESCO World Heritage Sites to discover. These include Amsterdam’s canal ring , which provides a stunning backdrop to the historical center of the legendary capital of Netherlands. You will also discover Belgium s capital city…
Amsterdam Tips > Travel To Amsterdam > Eurostar Trip Report A popular way of getting to Netherlands from the south-east UK is by taking the Eurostar train from London to Brussels and then travelling onwards to Amsterdam by Thalys or standard trains. Let s take a close look at travelling by Eurostar Eurostar is the high-speed train that serves Brussels…
Brussels is an important city for Belgium as well as the EU. It is the capital of the Flanders region, the capital of Belgium, and the administrative capital of the EU. Due to this importance, Brussels has a mix of government buildings, medieval architecture, museums, cafes, and everything in between. Hotels near the airport or in the city centre are scattered…
Use the search box below to find information about airports. Enter airport name, airport IATA Code or ICAO code for detailed information about a particular airport. Airports List Belgium - Belgium Airport Codes (IATA / ICAO) All the Airports in Belgium are listed below. For more information about any of these airports click on the airport name. There are 10 Airports…
During a phone interview with Belgium s Qmusic radio show, hostS Maarten and Dorothee made it seem as if the 35-year-old actor was up for discussing his budding romance with the 26-year-old pop princess. I would describe it as a roller coaster ride of action and spectacle and lots of laughs,Hiddleston said. She is an absolute delight. She s actually, umShe…
As in The Netherlands, children in Belgium believe that Sinterklaas/St. Niklaas (Flemish) or Saint Nicholas (Walloon) brings them presents on December 6th, St. Nicholas Day. Children put their shoes in front of the fireplace, together some for Sinterklaas like a drawing or biscuits; they might also leave a carrot for Sinterklass s horse and something for…
Liege is located in Belgium along the river Meuse and often overlooked for Brussels. I had the pleasure of visiting this summer and found that Liege had a lot to offer including amazing food, architecture, history, and art. Travel & Leisure named Liege as one of top places to visit in 2016 – and they were spot on! Here are my top tips for visiting: Arrive…
Beaulieu International Group to establish U.S. headquarters, manufacturing facility in Cartersville | Gov. Nathan Deal announced today that Belgium-based Beaulieu International Group (B.I.G.) will establish its U.S. headquarters and create 350 jobs in Cartersville over the next five years. “My recent economic development mission allowed for our state to strengthen…
The Packers have announced that Dan Schreurs of Cedar Grove-Belgium High School has been named the Green Bay Packers High School Coach of the Week, making Schreurs the first recipient of the award in 2015. Schreurs, in his first year as the varsity head coach of Cedar Grove-Belgium, led the Rockets to a 27-8 victory over the defending Big East Conference Champion…
LCC Trans-Sending Ltd. offers money transfer services. The company provides cash pick up, bank transfer, bureau de change, and cheque cashing services. It offers its services through its agents in the United Kingdom, Poland, Portugal, Deutschland, Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, Switzerland, and France. The company was founded in 2002 and is based in London…
The 36-year-old Algerian fired from the apartment as police stormed their way through the neighbourhood Belgian investigators are still hunting two suspects who fled an apartment one day after a police sniper killed the gunman holed up inside A German Shepherd (file photo), carrying a surveillance camera, is said to have miraculously dodged the bullets and police…
Antwerp’s diamond business had long been controlled by its orthodox, largely Hasidic Jewish community. Although 65% of the Jewish population of the city was exterminated during the Second World War, those who had remained, their ranks swelled by others fleeing former Nazi-occupied countries in Eastern Europe, had been able to regain control of the centuries-old…
The Fat Tire Tour de Fat is back for its 18th season and this year without question will be the biggest and boldest yet. The traveling philanthropic beer, music, and bike festival will kick off a 33-show season May 20 in Asheville, NC, and wrap up Oct. 7 in Tempe, AZ. In addition to greatly expanding the festival’s reach to accommodate more fans, this year’s…
Belgium is a European country located along the North Sea, and covers an area of 11, 787 square miles. It shares borders with France, Germany, Luxembourg, and the Netherlands. The majority of the population of 11 million live in the cities. This articles takes a look at the most populated cities in Belgium. Brussels Brussels is by far the most populous metropolitan…
We have learned that the world-famous pigeon fancier Louis Janssen from Arendonk (Belgium) has passed away. Louis died this morning (16 April) at the age of 100. He would have turned 101 on 5 August 2013. The funeral will be held on 22 April at 11 a.m. in the Onze Lieve Vrouwchurch in the centre of Arendonk. The PIPA team and all its visitors wish to extend their…
You probably know about Belgium’s cheeky bronze landmark – the little urinating boy Julien. Well, scratch little urinating boys and think sultry women in neon underwear working hard for their money at brothels, bars and in the streets. Belgium has a fine red-light area in almost all bigger cities and we have prepared a bit of information about the Belgian pleasure…
Jobs in IT consulting are amongst the fastest developing areas in the current business world. It has become a popular choice as a career for many new as well as experienced graduates. There are several kinds of consultants in the industry, and IT consultants are hired by companies to advise on ways to best utilise information technology to meet their business…
Author: Harriet King Mansions, palaces, hotels and entire villages have been abandoned across Europe as economic recessions force more and more people to large cities, and increasing numbers of childless owners pass away without passing property on. They may often appear to be dilapidated beyond repair, but these properties could offer huge financial returns…
