Article | May 21, 2012 - 3:18pm
According to the statistical office of the European Union (Eurostat), the average top personal income tax rate and the corporate tax rate in the EU27 has increased in 2012.
Article | May 20, 2012 - 9:53pm
Ablynx, the Belgian-based biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery and development of Nanobodies® for the treatment of serious life-threatening diseases,
Article | May 17, 2012 - 3:14pm
The fulfilled promise of Hollande for a gender-balanced cabinet with 17 women out of 34 ministers inspired AFP to analyse the ratio between men and women also in the governments of other European states.
The fulfilled promise of Hollande for a gender-balanced cabinet with 17 women out of 34 ministers inspired AFP to analyse the ratio between men and women also in the governments of other European states.
Article | May 15, 2012 - 4:12pm
According to the Euro Health Consumer Index (EHCI) for 2012, the healthcare performance in Bulgaria was the worst in the European Union. On the contrary, the Dutch one was the best.
According to the Euro Health Consumer Index (EHCI) for 2012, the healthcare performance in Bulgaria was the worst in the European Union. The only country, whose healthcare system performance was below the Bulgarian one, was Serbia which is not part of the Union.
On the contrary, the healthcare performance of the Dutch system was the best among all member states. Other well-performing states included also Denmark, Luxembourg and Iceland.
Article | May 15, 2012 - 1:58pm
The World Wild Fund for Nature (WWF), an international NGO conceived in 1961, published today its ‘Living planet’ 2012 report. The study is released every two years and examines the planet condition.
Article | May 14, 2012 - 12:23pm
Do you wake up every Sunday morning, depressed that Monday is next and wondering how to spend the rest of your weekend in a diverse and relaxing way?
Do you wake up every Sunday morning, depressed that Monday is next and wondering how to spend the rest of your weekend in a diverse and relaxing way? Benoit de Burge and his colleagues offer you an exclusive alternative to boring Sundays - La Garden Party.
Article | May 13, 2012 - 9:55pm
Tajikistan President Emomali Rahmon met with the visiting Vice Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Belgium Didier Reynders and Defence Minister of Belgium Pieter De Crem.
Tajikistan President Emomali Rahmon met with the visiting Vice Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Belgium Didier Reynders and Defence Minister of Belgium Pieter De Crem. The sides discussed co-operation between the two countries, the president’s press service reported. In the course of talks, special emphasis was paid to peace and consent in Afghanistan and development of ties with Central Asia.
Article | May 8, 2012 - 3:43pm
The European Commission announced today the results of the latest report on product safety. The three most active countries in detecting and notifying new dangerous products, and in ensuring appropriate follow-up actions, were Spain, Bulgaria and Hungary.
The European Commission announced today the results of the latest report on product safety.
The 2011 annual report concludes that due to the increasing effectiveness of the Community Rapid Information System for non-food products (RAPEX), dangerous products in the EU market were detected earlier, more effectively and withdrawn much faster.
Article | May 4, 2012 - 10:09am
An American eyewear company cannot take a .eu Internet address since its trademark is not established in the European Union.
Walsh Optical, which offers contact lenses and eyeglasses in the United States through its website, lensworld.com, wanted to score a European domain name.
Article | May 4, 2012 - 4:08pm
With a rapidly growing population, the capital of Belgium is already one of the most multicultural cities in Europe and integration of Muslims into Belgium culture has been extremely difficult.
New Europe reported a recent incident that occurred on the streets of Brussels which raised questions as to the true integration of the Muslim population in an already divded country.
Article | April 27, 2012 - 11:29am
Article | April 26, 2012 - 12:38pm
Europe needs to overhaul both its education system and labour market if if is to restart its economy, a senior business leader has said.
Speaking at the European Business Summit in Brussels, Rudi Thomaes, CEO Federation of Enterprises in Belgium (VBO)-FEB), said that more bridges needed to be created between educationa nd business, and that older people cannot be exclded from the workplace in the manner in which they once were.
Article | April 26, 2012 - 1:52pm
The President of the European Council, Herman Van Rompuy, has said that no single formula exists for getting the European economy back on track.
The President of the European Council, Herman Van Rompuy, has said that no single formula exists for getting the European economy back on track.
Speaking at the European Business Summit in Brussels, Van Rompuy said that "there is no magic formula" for economic recovery. "Reform takes time", he said.
Van Rompuy said that Europe must remain an attractive market, but this could be achieved only by quality growth and in a social and fair environment.
Article | April 25, 2012 - 3:58pm
The Alliance of Liberals and Democrats (ALDE) in the European Parliament announced today that it will not support the controversial Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement (ACTA).
The Alliance of Liberals and Democrats (ALDE) in the European Parliament announced today that it cannot support ACTA (the Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement).
Guy Verhofstadt, ALDE group leader said that "Although we unambiguously support the protection of intellectual property rights, we also champion fundamental rights and freedoms. We have serious concerns that ACTA does not strike the right balance."
Article | April 24, 2012 - 5:30pm
Armenians around the world on 24 April marked 97 years of the 1915 massacre of around 1.5 million of their people by the Ottoman Empire.
Armenians around the world on 24 April marked 97 years of the 1915 massacre of around 1.5 million of their people by the Ottoman Empire.
The Armenian minority in Brussels was also part of the worldwide campaign, and a crowd of around 300 people demonstrated for about two hours in the centre of the city.
Article | April 24, 2012 - 11:38am
Governments and public authorities are not doing enough to counter the current wave of discrimination against Muslims in Europe, a new report has found.
Governments and public authorities are not doing enough to counter the current wave of discrimination against Muslims in Europe, a new report has found.
Article | April 22, 2012 - 10:13pm
Visiting Chinese State Councilor Liu Yandong said here Tuesday, 17 April, she hopes Belgium could serve not only as a gateway for Chinese investment into Europe but also as a "bridgehead" for cultural exchanges between China and the European Union (EU).
Visiting Chinese State Councilor Liu Yandong said here Tuesday, 17 April, she hopes Belgium could serve not only as a gateway for Chinese investment into Europe but also as a "bridgehead" for cultural exchanges between China and the European Union (EU).
Article | April 20, 2012 - 9:35am
The European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) announced the recovery of €9 nine million in customs duties after an investigation on a network of companies fraudulently importing Chinese tube and pipe fittings via several countries in South East Asia to evade high EU customs duties.
The European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) announced the recovery of €9 nine million in customs duties after an investigation on a network of companies fraudulently importing Chinese tube and pipe fittings via several countries in South East Asia to evade high EU customs duties.
Article | April 18, 2012 - 3:51pm
The largest Belgian urban public transport company, the Société des Transports Intercommunaux de Bruxelles, also known as STIB, will compensate its passengers for the three days on Easter when the services were interrupted.
The largest Belgian urban public transport company, the Société des Transports Intercommunaux de Bruxelles, also known as STIB, will compensate its passengers for the three days on Easter when the services were shut down by management.
Article | April 17, 2012 - 12:02pm
Ever wondered how competitive European higher education really is? The Times Higher Education World University Rankings standardised the international university performance comparisons to provide the answer to that question.
Blog entry | April 15, 2012 - 8:35pm
There’s an odd moment in the life of an expat in Brussels. One will get asked, “How do you find life in Belgium?” And then it happens; a pause, a confused look, before a vague answer is stuttered out. I’ve seen it and I’ve done it myself, every time. It’s because it is so hard to describe life here.
Article | April 8, 2012 - 9:34pm
The European Commission has opened an in-depth investigation to assess whether an extension of the Belgian deposit guarantee scheme, aiming at the protection of shares in financial cooperatives such as ARCO, is in line with EU state aid rules.
The European Commission has opened an in-depth investigation to assess whether an extension of the Belgian deposit guarantee scheme, aiming at the protection of shares in financial cooperatives such as ARCO, is in line with EU state aid rules. At this stage, the Commission has concerns that the scheme may enable cooperatives to attract or maintain capital because of the State support.
Article | April 8, 2012 - 9:30pm
Article | April 1, 2012 - 8:08pm
In order to develop and accelerate new onsite and private cloud solutions aimed at the professional market, the leading Belgian telecommunications company Belgacom concluded a partnership with VCE, a leading provider of converged infrastructure solutions
In order to develop and accelerate new onsite and private cloud solutions aimed at the professional market, the leading Belgian telecommunications company Belgacom concluded a partnership with VCE, a leading provider of converged infrastructure solutions. VCE, formed by Cisco and EMC with investments from VMware and Intel, accelerates the adoption of virtualization and cloud-based computing models that simplify IT and dramatically reduce costs while improving time to market for customers.
Article | March 26, 2012 - 2:15pm
European food manufacturers can look forward to strengthened trade links to North American markets following the European Parliament’s approval to increase the quota of high-quality beef imports from the US and Canada.
European food manufacturers can look forward to strengthened trade links to North American markets following the European Parliament’s approval to increase the quota of high quality beef imports from the US and Canada.
The deal increases the volume of high quality beef that can be sold in EU markets exempt from tax to 48,200 tonnes, of which 45,000 tonnes will be brought in from the US, beginning in the autumn of this year raising the bar from the previous agreement of 20,000 tonnes.
