Sources of information
Do you plan to live and work in Belgium? Welcome to one of the world’s largest press corps, and to the home of a number of European and international institutions. Because Brussels has a large concentration of foreigners, expats, there is a number of general information sources out there, that can help you make a smoother move. Here is a selection of them.
The Brussels-Europe Liaison Office provides free advices and administrative help for people moving to Brussels. For more information, click here.
Magazines
The Bulletin is a weekly magazine in English for the expat community in Brussels. They provide news and other articles, an extensive guide to entertainment and events and a section of classified advertisements, including housing and jobs.
Newcomer- An Introduction to Life in Belgium is a twice yearly magazine in March and in September, published by the company behind The Bulletin. The topics include Belgium in a Nutshell, Housing, Public Transport, Banking, Education and Moving Out.
Away is a bimonthly magazine for people moving to Brussels produced by a team of expats.
Books
If somebody has read these books, please send a review!
Andre de Vries
Live and Work in Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg, Vacation Work Publications.
Paperback edition ISBN: 1854581880.
Hardcover ISBN: 1854581899.
Nancy Kapstein
The Hints Book: Living and Working in Belgium, American Women’s Club of Brussels.
ISBN: 978-908065823-3.
Websites
The Belgian Federal Government portal is a good place to start looking for information about services proposed by public authorities in Belgium.
The Region of Brussels Capital is an official website for Brussels, with quite a lot of useful information for new “Brusselois”.
Expatica.com This website seems to have information and advice on almost anything you need to know about life in Belgium, including daily news.
Xpats.com is the website of the company behind The Bulletin and Newcomer. It includes daily news, information about moving and living in Belgium, and the ads from The Bulletin.
Justlanded.be offers information and services for expatriates - making your expat life easier, cheaper and generally more enjoyable
BrusselsLife.be gives you ideas on how to spend your free time in Brussels
Press Club Brussels Europe the latest addition to the cultural scene in the Belgian capital is the Press Club Brussels Europe where all journalists, Belgians and foreigners, can become members to participate to the Club’s various activities, meetings and social events. Free coffee and soft drinks for members
