Christian Dior appoints Raf Simons artistic director

Christian Dior appoints Belgian Raf Simons as artistic director

Belgium's Raf Simons is the next artistic director of Christian Dior.

Belgian firm pioneers online payment system

Belgian firm pioneers Facebook payment system

A one-click system for making payments via Facebook and Twitter is unveiled by Belgian SME Paycento.

Murders soar in Brussels

Murders soar in Brussels

The Belgian capital is now in fifth place in the league table of most dangerous European capitals. 

Brussels crackdown on public transport brings results

Brussels crackdown on public transport brings results

A massive police operation on Brussels public transport pulled yielded 900 successes and 25 illegal aliens.

Best Bordeaux claret is produced by a Belgian

Best Bordeaux claret is produced by a Belgian

The world’s best Bordeaux claret - Le Pin Pomerol - is produced in France by a Belgian winegrower Jacques Thienport. 

Solvay library awarded EU Heritage prize

Solvay library awarded EU Heritage prize

The refurbished Solvay Library near the European Parliament is among several historic buildings awarded the EU Heritage Prize.  

Motorbike taxis arrive in Brussels

Motorbike taxis arrive in Brussels

Brussels has joined cities such as Madrid, Paris and Barcelona in offering motorbike taxis.

Belgian actor to star in life of 'Cloclo'

Belgian actor to star in life of 'Cloclo'

A boy from Brussels is to star in the film "Cloclo" as Claude François one of France's biggest stars. 

Antwerp scientists succeed with HIV vaccine

Antwerp scientists succeed with HIV vaccine

Scientists at the renowned Antwerp Institute for Tropical Medicine, Antwerp University and Antwerp University Hospital have developed and tested a new vaccine that suppresses the HIV virus that can lead to AIDS. 

Belgians emigrate to Zeeland

More Belgians emigrate to Zeeland

In 20011, hundreds of Belgians emigrated north of the border and set up home in the Dutch province of Zeeland. 600 people made the move last year. With the good environment and cheaper housing prices, the figure has doubled compared to 2010.

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