The Live here. Speak, hear. project gives International Brusselers the chance to help develop regional policies on the issues that affect their everyday lives. Voting is still open until 14 November on our digital platform.
The Belgian Act of 22nd August 2002 clearly defines your rights as a patient. It also sets out the basic requirements for a good, long-term relationship between patient and the person administering treatment. What are these rights? Am I allowed to refuse medical care? The EWD explains everything for you!
Since July, a third-country national who has studied in Belgium will be able to stay for an additional year in order to look for a job or to set up a company. Can all students benefit from this measure? What are the conditions? What are the rights and duties of these nationals?
All tenants must maintain their accommodation properly and this includes the boiler! Moreover, the tenant must also carry out the periodic inspection of the boiler that is mandatory in the Brussels Region! The Expat Welcome Desk explains everything you need to know.
One Brussels resident in three has a foreign nationality, and more than 20% are nationals of other EU states. Yet the voice of these International Brusselers is scarcely heard in the Region’s politics. This needs to change. It's time to raise your #BrusselsVoice.
One Brussels resident in three has a foreign nationality, and more than 20% are nationals of other EU states. Yet the voice of these International Brusselers is scarcely heard in the Region’s politics. This needs to change. It's time to raise your #BrusselsVoice.
Are you living or working in Brussels? Or are you planning to do so? The Guide Expats in Brussels, specially dedicated to expatriates, offers you the possibility to have access to a huge source of information for questions you might come across during your settling and in your daily life in Brussels.
At certain times in our lives, we need to visit a notary to have certain official documents certified but notaries are also there to advise you on your rights and duties in a whole host of matters. They are convenient to access and will offer you an initial appointment free of charge. Expat Welcome Desk explains it all below !
Renting a residential property is a process that involves various formalities including the registration the lease which is a compulsory formality that has a number of different consequences. The Expat Welcome Desk is here to explain everything!
Since 1st January 2021, many changes came into force in Belgium such as '30 zone" in Brussels Region, extension of the parental leave for fathers and co-parents. On the international front, Brexit finally happened ... Read more !
The fight against pollution is an important issue. One of the solutions put in place to tackle this problem is a new blue bag ! What packaging can be thrown in it ? Why is this a good decision ? The Expat Welcome Desk explains everything!