Belgian clubs are worried by the growing trend of England s elite swooping for their top young talent. Photograph: Graeme Robertson for the Guardian Not everything that Michel Sablon writes down goes to plan. At Italia 90, Sablon was part of Belgium’s coaching staff, and a couple of minutes before the end of extra time in their last-16 match against England…
The Belgian Draft Horse, which also goes by the name Belgian horse or Brabant, is a work horse developed in the Brabant region of Belgium. One of the strongest and heaviest breeds of draft horse, the Belgian is often brown in color with mane that is typically lighter than the color of the horse, caused by the Flaxen gene. Belgians are cool-blooded, which means…
Typically, unless you’re from the European Union (EU), European Economic Area (EEA – EU plus Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway) or Switzerland, you will need a Belgian student visa to come to Belgium to study, take part in a student exchange, or carry out training if you plan to stay more than three months (90 days). Before you can apply to get a Belgian student…
I ve been doing some research on the NMBS (the Belgian railway company) website and should correct that there is a straight connection from either Brussels or Namur, the station you need is called Jemelle (about 5km from the I ve been doing some research on the NMBS (the Belgian railway company) website and should correct that there is a straight connection from…
Beer snobs have long moved on to more daring brews, but these gentle amber titans continue to enjoy broad popular support. In an era obsessed with extravagant bitterness and gonzo ingredients—when the shortest path to critical acclaim is paved with gratuitous hops and grapefruit peels—America’s favorite amber lager (Sam Adams) and amber ale (Fat Tire) deserve…
One of Horta’s former students, Jean Delhaye, persuaded the municipality of Sint-Gillis to buy the house in 1961, with the goal of turning it into a museum dedicated to the architect and his work. It was the first Art Nouveau building to be listed in Belgium. Over the years, as the numbers of visitors has steadily increased, the museum’s popularity literally…
Belgium is a constitutional monarchy based on heredity. After political reforms in the 20th century, the monarch s role is now largely ceremonial and symbolic. The monarch s main political function is to appoint the prime minister following elections or the resignation of the government. In this often-divided country, the sovereign is a unifying symbol and plays…
The FC panel debate the best team in international football and highlight Brazil s impressive resurgence. Gab Marcotti and Alejandro Moreno enthusiastically debate whether Brazil can be called the world s best team right now. ESPN FC s Alejandro Moreno delves into Neymar s role for Brazil, focusing in on how he s matured on and off the pitch. Brazil have taken…
There are certain words people tend to mumble over, as if rushing past the word in a hushed tone will prevent others—particularly that know-it-all friend who starts every reply with well, actually — from noticing that you may not be saying the word right ( well, actually, the chocolate-hazelnut spread is New-tell-uh, not ). There are also words that have a…
German Chancellor Adolf Hitler, talks with Spain s Generalissimo Francisco Franco, in Hendaye, France, October 23, 1940, in Hitler s railway carriage. Later, Franco moved Spain s clocks ahead an hour to be aligned with Nazi Germany. AP hide caption toggle caption AP German Chancellor Adolf Hitler, talks with Spain s Generalissimo Francisco Franco, in Hendaye…
Trying to plan a trip to Ghent without blowing your entire budget on the hotel room? Luckily, Hotels.com is here to help. We have 13 cheap Ghent hotels for you to choose from, with prices starting at just $21/night! In the last hour, we ve had 5 bookings , the most popular choices were: 1. Hostel Uppelink 2. Hotel The Lord 3. Erasmus Hotel 4. Boutique Hotel Onderbergen…
Belgium, a country that many may not see as a lavish destination to visit in Europe, actually holds many interesting facets not known to many. When it comes to chocolates and waffles they can easily vouch for being number one. But there’s more to this land than sweets! This small country is divided into the Flemish-speaking Flanders in the north and the French-speaking…
I live in Brussels, Belgium with my husband and 2 children, Amber aged 4 and George 5. We have been here 3 years and have another year to go. George had an egg allergy as a baby which he subsequently grew out of, but then went on to develop a mild allergy to sesame which was being managed by the NHS in the UK. We avoided all seeds and nuts as a precaution….he…
Crédit Agricole CIB s focus is to deliver state-of-the-art services to Benelux corporate based on the Bank’s key strengths with capital markets (bond market and banking syndication, forex, interest rate), investment banking (mergers & acquisitions and equity capital markets) and structured finance (project finance, trade & export finance) products…
In Belgium Don t Tip your tour guide In Belgium, there are a variety of tours for you to take. You are not expected or obligated to provide any tip to your tour guides or drivers. If you want, you could tip a few Euros at the end of the trip, but remember that the cost of the tour includes a gratuity. If you want leave a little extra it will not go unappreciated…
It’s a huge city, but among the sprawling grandeur of its ancient streets, it’s the intimacy that makes Paris special. Find a tiny backstreet café for a quiet coffee (black, of course), don your shades and rub shoulders with the bohemian residents of the Latin quartier, or stop in at a neighbourhood bistro and experience the love that goes into Parisian cuisine…
After a number of incidents, the revolution broke out in Brussels in September 1830. King William I sent in his troops. Volunteers came from the 4 corners of the land and from abroad. They formed companies and fought the Dutch with what arms they had or could lay their hands. From 23 to 27 September there were the battles i.a. in the Vlaamsesteenweg (Flemish…
1 Grand Place (Grote Markt) Grand Place (Grote Markt) Antwerp s Grand Place (Grote Markt) with its town hall and numerous guild houses is the heart of the old town. In the middle stands the ornate Brabo Fountain erected in 1887 by Jef Lambeaux and depicting the Roman soldier Silvius Brabo tossing the severed hand of the giant Antigonus into the Scheldt. The Town…
Belgium In Dutch-speaking Flanders, colorful parades greet St. Nicholas with bands and banners picturing the saint. He and his Zwarte Piet assistants come in November, or early December, by boat, train, or on horseback to get ready for his feast day, the 6th of December. The Sinterklaas season is mainly a children s festival because December 6th is a special…
| New Belgium Brewing Company’s renovation of its headquarters gives us five more reasons to love the 25-year-old beer maker. Beginning this month, New Belgium Brewing Company employees will have to try a little harder to get their workouts in. The completion of the revered Fort Collins brewery’s $7.1 million headquarters renovation means employees of Colorado’s…
10 year member 265 answers Answer has 1 vote No, Holland and the Netherlands are not the same. Holland is not really a country - it s part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, just as Texas is part of the USA, or England is part of the United Kingdom. It would be incorrect to refer to someone from Scotland as English, for example. But Scottish, English, or Welsh…
How well do you know Belgium? Here is a mix of informative, interesting facts to prepare you for visiting or living in Belgium. See how many of these top 30 Belgian facts you know. The Big Bang theory originated in Belgium– it was a Belgian, the priest and physicist (apparently not a contradiction in terms) Georges Lemaitre, who first came up with what is now…
In 2001 Jef started his trio with Piet Verbist on double bass and Lieven Venken on drums. Their first album was released two years later. ‘Blue Saga’ (Contour, 2003) was immediately a bestseller. In this period, Teun Verbruggen, who already participated in this first album, became the new drummer. The second album “It’s Gone” (Contour, Nov 2004), was #1 jazz…
In the past few years, Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike have evolved from hometown heroes in Belgium to bonafide superstars. In 2015, for instance, they took the number 1 spot in DJ Mag’s annual Top 100 DJs poll. Using their newfound stardom, the EDM dynamic duo proceeded to cement their popular standing in the mass music market through pairing with Ne-Yo to…
Previous next 64m² 5 Watch your kids take care of their pony from your terrace. You will stay in one of the cottages that borders the pony riding area, so your child can visit their pony every day. And of course, your family can also enjoy everything else that Center Parcs offers. At check-in, your child will receive an official welcome, a Pony Passport and a…
Important Notice : All applicants applying for Long Term Visa at the Embassy of France, should now submit their applications at VFS Center between 0900HRS to 1600HRS. In lieu of Good Friday, Visa Application Center New Delhi, Jalandhar, Chandigarh and Jaipur will be open on 14 April, 2017. Attention Visa applicants Visa applicants are hereby informed that duly…
XO Belgium Out of stock For those who want to stay 100% care free @ XO Belgium we have the FestiTent 1P Easy, Relax & Enjoy. On top of a spacious one person FestiTent with air mattress, you also get a comfortable sleeping bag and a pillow. Together with the lighting, clothing hooks, storage compartments and spacious front tent, this FestiTent is the ideal…
