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New European Commission tower will be tallest building in Brussels
WEBJul 12, 2019 · The new building will tower 165 metres above the ground and will be one of two new office buildings set to be erected in 130 Rue de la Loi, in the heart of the European quarter, according to La Libre. The tower will rise higher than two of Brussels' tallest buildings, shooting just beyond the Tour du Midi's 150 metres and further still than the ...
Here’s why Belgium has nine health ministers - The Brussels Times
WEBMar 5, 2020 · The smallest of the three regions, Brussels manages to have three ministers charged with some aspect of health policy. Alain Maron (Ecolo) and Elke Van den Brandt (Groen) are members of the same political grouping, and each is responsible for people with a disability, hospital policy, the elderly and psychiatric care.
National protest: Heavy public transport disruptions expected on …
WEBOct 3, 2023 · Credit: Belga. Heavy disruptions on public transport networks are expected across Belgium on Thursday 5 October, as trade unions are organising a national demonstration against the so-called 'Van Quickenborne bill' to restrict demonstrations. The protest aims to denounce a proposed law by Federal Justice Minister Vincent Van Quickenborne that ...
Who is in Belgium's new federal government? - The Brussels Times
WEBOct 1, 2020 · Who is in Belgium's new federal government? Belgium's new federal administration was sworn in on Thursday morning before King Philippe, giving the country its first fully-fledged federal government in nearly two years. King Philippe swore in a 20-member gender-equal federal cabinet made up of 14 ministers and five secretaries of …
Manneken-Pis: The real story behind the iconic statue - The …
WEB6 days ago · At its origins, however, the famous Manneken-Pis is practical in purpose, with a little bit of whimsy thrown in for good measure. The statue of the “pissing boy,” as he is commonly called, has led a long and not always easy life, surviving the bombardment of Brussels in 1695 and various wear and tear over the centuries.
How economics explains Belgium’s rifts - The Brussels Times
WEBNov 17, 2017 · Eurostat figures show that while per capita GPD in Flanders is 121% of the EU average, in Wallonia it is 86%. The Flemish unemployment rate is 5.0%, in Wallonia it is 10.2%. Of course, it is worth mentioning Brussels too: it has a role as a Belgian cogwheel, almost above the bickering Flemish and Walloons.
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Why Belgium has six governments (and not seven) - The Brussels …
WEBNov 6, 2022 · By Maïthé Chini. Credit: Belga. To many, Belgium's fractured politics may seem impenetrable. Even those who have lived here all their lives can get lost on the intricacies of regional competencies, advising committees and federal legislators. But a basic understanding of the tangle of governments that make up the Belgian political puzzle ...
How Brussels is building its next metro line - The Brussels Times
WEBSep 26, 2024 · Wednesday, 28 December 2022. By Leo Cendrowicz. Carlos Van Hove, the man in charge of building the next line of the Brussels Metro, is suave and articulate, but he makes a telling slip of the tongue when he explains the massive burrowing under the city. “We started in 1920…” he says, before quickly correcting himself.