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Belgian cycling, of course!

26 May 2021

Make no mistake: Belgium is a country that spoils those who want to travel on a steel horse. Retro or hip, traditional or electric, quality, speed, comfort, aesthetics, there is a vast choice...

Belgium can teach other countries how to effectively protect themselves against rising sea levels

26 May 2021

For centuries, coastal infrastructure has protected our inland areas from flooding, namely breakwaters, dykes, sea walls and sand deposits.

Belgian company provides the visual spectacle for Eurovision 2021

21 May 2021

Visual Solutions, a Belgian SME based in Hoeilaart, Flemish Brabant, is in charge of the visual spectacle for the 2021 Eurovision Song Contest, whose 65th event will take place in Rotterdam.

Maison Bernard, the highest level of violin-making excellence

12 May 2021

For more than a century and a half, the Maison Bernard has brought joy to its large clientele of professional and amateur musicians attracted by beautiful bowed instruments.

Towards carbon-neutral steel production

06 May 2021

In Ghent, the gas from two blast furnaces in a steel mill will soon be converted into ethanol using bacteria. A first in Europe!

Location, infrastructure and a quality workforce

Belgium occupies an important position on the economic chessboard. It is ranked 12th country in the world for the export of merchandise (WTO-2014 Report) and is a favourite destination for investors. Every year, billions of euros of foreign direct investment are made in Belgium.

Belgium offers the opportunity to reach 200 million consumers in a radius of 500 kilometres thanks to its central geographic position and its quality logistics infrastructures. Sea ports, inland ports, canals, airports, rail, road and motorway networks: the various communication channels in Belgium are constantly being adapted to the needs of the economy. For example, the port of Antwerp is the 2nd busiest European port and has the largest petrochemical complex in Europe. The city of Antwerp is the diamond capital with 80 % of the market in rough diamonds and 50 % in polished diamonds.

There are many other reasons to explain Belgium's economic success including a highly-qualified, multi-lingual and flexible workforce, proximity with the international decision-making sphere based in Brussels, many financial and tax incentives, affordable property prices, legendary hospitality, excellent social security and more.

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