French Jardin Botanique National de Belgique, Flemish Nationale Plantentuin van België, consisting of the collections at Meise, on the outskirts of . The has about 18, different of plants. Originally founded in 1870 on a 17-acre (7-hectare) site in the heart of Brussels, the botanical garden was gradually transferred after the mid-1960s to a magnificent estate…
Le centre historique de Bruges Bruges est un exemple exceptionnel d habitat médiéval ayant bien conservé son tissu urbain historique tel qu il a évolué avec les siècles et où le bâti gothique d origine fait partie de l identité de la ville. Bruges, l une des capitales commerciales et culturelles européennes, a tissé des liens culturels avec différentes parties…
Steps Dial 00, the exit code that signals you re about to dial an international number. Although most European countries use 00 as an exit code, not all countries do. The exit code when dialing from the United States and Canada, for example, is 011. Dial 1, the country code for the United States. The United States country code is always 1, no matter where you…
A Collection of Independent Hotels & Experiences Designated as a historical landmark, Hotel Metropole is a beautifully preserved yet completely updated Brussels hotel. Experience the grandeur of the 19th century at this Belgian gem, located in the city s historical center: Grand Place. From sweeping marble staircases and dramatic columns to decadent furnishings…
JUDGMENT Reportable Case No: 476/2015 In the matter between: WESTINGHOUSE ELECTRIC BELGIUM SOCIÉTÉ ANONYME APPELLANT and ESKOM HOLDINGS (SOC) LTD FIRST RESPONDENT AREVA NP INCORPORATED IN FRANCE SECOND RESPONDENT Neutral Citation: Westinghouse v Eskom Holdings Lewis, Ponnan, Theron, Petse and Mathopo JJA Heard: Review of tender award: where an administrative…
Belgium’s key-role in Europe is given by the fact that it is the headquarter of the European Union and other major international organisations, such as NATO. The country has a very open economy, is focused on international connections and has excellent infrastructure and a modern transportation network . Belgium imports raw materials and semi-finished goods that…
Attitudes and values form the basis of any culture. They reflect both the way people think and the way they behave. Their knowledge can therefore be of significant importance if you wish to communicate with your counterparts effectively. Ignorance of these issues can result in a cultural barrier that may inhibit the communication process and have an adverse effect…
Impressive simulations, special effects, projections, and fascinating information bring you face to face with merciless super storms, tornadoes, hurricanes, and floods… From their birth to the aftermath for the surroundings and the ecosystem. An adventurous discovery that is sure to stimulate all of the senses… because you may interpret STORMS in the broadest…
Belgium 5, 10, and 25 Centimes 1901 to 1931 The hole in the center, of course, is the main distinquishing feature of these old coins from Belgium. There are several variations on this theme, and we will attempt to cite them all for you. Just about all of these coins are not very valuable, worth a few US dollars. First, there are two flavors for the inscriptions…
5 Vegan / Vegetarian Friendly Restaurants Chaussée de Bruxelles 139, Waterloo, Belgium 023532370 Loading Cuisine: Lacto, Fast food, Beer/Wine, Take-out, Mexican, Non-veg Serves meat, vegan options available. Modern Mexican eatery where you could customize your burrito or tacos choosing the veggies option (mushrooms in tomato sauce) plus rice, beans, and guacamole…
New Belgium Brewing, the state’s largest independent craft brewing company, is planning to open a sour- and barrel-aged focused brewery in Denver as part of a hotel project attached to The Source, the artisan marketplace in the city’s exploding River North neighborhood. With an anticipated opening in the first quarter of 2017, the 10-barrel pilot brewery will…
The Belgians, who gave the world Tintin and the Smurfs, love their comic books and cartoons. They do not necessarily love it when brewers make cartoon caricatures of their beers. Okay, so there are some credible American-made, Belgian-inspired beers out there—even a few great ones. Unfortunately, there are also a lot of silly ones: sweet, spiced, boozy, under-attenuated…
Belgium’s central location in the heart of Europe and its Dutch, Austrian, Spanish, and French political ancestry make it a perfect example of blended European sensibilities—probably why its most famous city, Brussels, is the capital of the European Union. With delicious food and beer and a dense history of influential art and music, Belgium offers a wide range…
1 Belfry & Halle The south side of Bruges Markt (the main square) is dominated by the Halle with the belfry - Bruges most distinctive landmark - soaring above it. The Halle was begun in 1248 and twice enlarged, first in the 14th century and then again in the 16th century, and once functioned as the city s main market place. The building encloses a picturesque…
As mainly an export country, Belgium exports its products to destinations worldwide. This means that when you visit exotic locations it is not unusual to find Belgian products there, and you probably use a Belgian product without realising it and at some point no doubt have had a product in your hands that was invented in Belgium. Belgium boasts an impressive…
The medieval town of Bruges is a tourist hotspot thanks to its picturesque cobbled streets and historic buildings - not to mention the 2008 film In Bruges starring Colin Farrell and Brendan Gleeson. With so much to see and do in the popular town, here are a few of the top things to see and do: The Bruges Belfort The iconic Belfort is situated in the town s Market…
Beer Style Trappist The Beer In 1952, in order to place the modernisation of the brewery on the right commercial footing, much care was taken with the launch of Rochefort s two new beers. The refectory beer, had been the basis for the development of the ‘Middel’ (also known as ‘Merveille’) which became the Rochefort 6. The 10, however, needed something else…
Antwerp’s site on the right bank of the generally south–north-flowing Schelde is a vast flat . Since 1923, however, the city’s territory also has included an area on the left bank of the river. Annexation of villages on the right bank north of Antwerp in 1929 and 1958 extended the city’s territory to the Dutch frontier, and further annexation in 1983 of municipalities…
Perovskite PV technology demonstrated on industrially-applicable roll-to-roll processes Eindhoven (the Netherlands), Leuven (Belgium), March 9, 2017 – Solliance announces the demonstration of an industrially-applicable roll-to-roll process for the production of solar cells, achieving a record 12, 6% conversion efficiency on cell level. This breakthrough result…
The last half-franc coin Minting coins is a royal prerogative in Belgium and that’s why it is done at the Royal Belgian Mint. So, from 1832 onwards, most coins have featured the portrait of the Belgian sovereign. But in 1952, a bronze 50-centime coin was struck on which the head of a mine worker was depicted. The miner on the half-franc coin is looking to the…
Barry Callebaut is the result of a merger in 1996 of the Belgian chocolate producer Callebaut and the French company Cacao Barry. While the Barry Callebaut group is a global operation with its headquarters in Zurich, it is here, in the small Belgian village of Wieze where more chocolate is produced than anywhere else in the world – and where the gourmet brand…
Enter a phrase in English to search for a Dutch translation. Of course you can also enter a word in Dutch for an English translation as both English and Dutch are searched simultaneously in the English-Dutch dictionary. If there are too many results in the English-Dutch dictionary you can use different search filters to refine your search for English and Dutch…
Founded via decree by Pope Martin V in 1425, Université Catholique de Louvain, often abbreviated as UCL, is the oldest Catholic university in Europe. UCL is the biggest French-speaking university in Belgium, and was separated in 1968 into two institutions. Today UCL’s sister university Katholieke Universiteit Leuven operates independently in Leuven, while UCL…
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Belgium and Australia signed an Agreement on a Working Holiday Scheme on 20 November 2002 in Canberra. This Agreement came into force on 1 November 2004. It aims at allowing young Belgians to go to Australia and young Australians to come to Belgium, for a maximum period of one year. The main purpose of their journey ought to be holidaying while working is permitted…
Two Belgian universities have launched a pioneering interdisciplinary and international bachelor’s degree in the social sciences - in English. After Dubai, says program director Dieter Vandebroeck, professor of sociology at Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), “Brussels is the second most cosmopolitan city in world.” But although the children of many working for…
▲▲ Bell Tower Overlooking the Markt — the modern heart of the city — with 366 steps to a worthwhile view and a carillon close-up. ▲▲ Burg Square Historic square with sights and impressive architecture. ▲▲ Groeninge Museum Top-notch collection of mainly Flemish art. ▲▲ Church of Our Lady Tombs and church art, including Michelangelo s Madonna and Child. ▲▲ Sint-Janshospitaal…
