Tag: Belgium

Belgian way of life, the formidable beer, the extraordinary cuisine are features that immediately come to mind when thinking of this country. Belgium has many other facets to offer. The four cities of Brussels, Antwerp, Bruges and Ghent are downright exciting, and each in its own way. Bruges, for example, is one of the most […]

The Belgian economy continued to be significantly affected by the coronavirus crisis, although its decline has so far been smaller than originally expected. Instead of an estimated reduction in GDP of up to 7.9% for 2020, there was a decline of only 6.3% last year. Predictions call for a stronger recovery during 2021 and its […]

Shopping Overview Shopping in Belgium is a real pleasure: the best souvenirs are the famous Belgian pralines, chocolate and waffles; Chocolate fans will find a large selection of confectionaries in Bruges and Brussels. Lace from Bruges, Brussels and Mechelen (Malines) is also popular; diamonds and jewelery from Antwerp; Ceramics and handcrafted copper items from Dinat; […]

According to ethnicityology.com, Brussels is not only the center of the political and cultural life of the country, but of the entire European Community. The old and most interesting part of the city for tourists was called the “Pentagon”, which was given to it by the locals because it is surrounded by boulevards, on the […]

The German movements on the western frontier began in the night of 9 to 10 May 1940. The group of armies commanded by General F. von Bock operated on the German right wing, ie against the Belgian-Dutch territory. The Belgian staff had deployed two divisions in forward defense, in the Ardennes area; then established a safety […]