Management Agreement Between the Government of Curaçao and Sint Michiel Baseball Academy Sharks  WILLEMSTAD – The Government of Curaçao has signed a management agreement with the Sint Michiel Baseball Academy Sharks organization. The Minister of Traffic, Transport, and Urban Planning, Mr. Charles Cooper, together with the Minister of Education, Science, Culture, and Sports, Mr. Sithree van Heydoorn, signed the management agreement (‘beheersovereenkomst’) on behalf of the Government.  The Sint Michiel Baseball Academy Sharks organization had submitted a request to take responsibility for the development of the sports field in Klein St. Michiel. The total sports area measures 14,000 m², and the agreement grants the organization management rights for five years, with the possibility of an extension.  The Ministers expressed their satisfaction with this agreement, emphasizing their commitment to supporting the well-being of young athletes and providing opportunities for organizations that contribute to the country’s development. They also extended their gratitude and wished the organization great success.  A fire has gutted retail premises in the West Flemish city of Bruges. The fire broke out at around 4:30am on Monday on the Koningin Astridlaan in the Sint-Michiels area of the city. The Koningin Astridlaan was closed in both directions and police advised motorists to avoid the area between the Torhoutse Steenweg and the Expressway. Local residents were advised to keep their windows and doors closed. The fire started at around 4:30am at the Sleeplife bed store. The Mayor of Bruges Dirk De fauw (Christian democrat) told VRT News that “The building was totally destroyed, but fortunately no one was injured. “Fortunately, the fire was early in the morning and it was still cold outside so most people were asleep with their windows closed, because we fear that toxic substances might have been released into the air”.   there are plenty of intriguing options to experience the Belgian city from a different point of view How about an ancient abbey recreated with hornbeam bushes or a delicacy that’s gets ironed when you order it These 11 experiences and secret spots take you off the beaten path and into Ghent’s alternative heartland Listen to pianos and violins in 'lover's alley' Cathedral Mistervlad / Shutterstock View St Bavo Cathedral Tours Follow the winding alley Biezekapelstraat behind St Bavo’s Cathedral marked by one round and one rectangular tower and a water well A lot of the historic buildings here are now owned by Ghent’s music academy meaning you might catch a practising student’s piano or cello tunes floating through an open window No wonder this romantic spot also goes by the name of ‘lover’s alley’ Treat yourself to a ‘gestreken mastel’ Erick Dominguez / Unsplash View Ghent Tours This old dock neighbourhood is slated to become a new residential area, but before the block is given over to the new kids, collective DOK has the freedom to unleash its creative energies here flea markets and so much more for the Gentenaar to live his or her best summer life The urban beach that strikes down every year is an especially dandy cool-off spot © Dimitris Kamaras / Flickr View Belgium Tours Yes it’s classic tourist behaviour to stand on the Sint-Michiels Bridge and take pictures of the river Leie at the postcard-perfect Graslei quai But it’s less touristy to grab yourself a canned beer from the night shop and mix with the young locals and students guaranteed to lounge here on beautiful summer evenings import PrebidBidService from "/v1/js/PrebidBidService.js"; 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Michael Catholic Secondary School recently honoured its top athletes for 2023-24 Article contentMALE ROOKIE OF THE YEARBen Ewing volleyball and hockey with the Warriors as a rookie “I didn’t really expect to win because some other people went to OFSAA,” he said a forward and guard in basketball and a setter in volleyball was part of the Warriors’ teams that earned Huron-Perth silver in both sports and competed at the Western Ontario championships “The memories with the teams (were special),” he said Ewing wants to compete in more sports in 2024-25 and win basketball and volleyball WOSSAA titles “Maybe work a little harder in practice so I can improve (teammates),” he said finished his first high school sports season with a bronze medal in novice boys’ javelin at OFSAAA track and field His continued improvement through the track and field campaign resulted in a personal best throw of 47.79 metres at provincials so I put everything I had into the last throw,” he said this week Mills made an immediate impact in her first year of high school athletics and was recognized as the school’s top Grade 9 female athlete The 15-year-old earned silver in novice girls’ 300m hurdles and long jump at the provincial track and field championships “It’s the only sport I do outside of school and it was just fun getting to see other people try it,” she said Mills also participated in cross-country for the first time She’s hoping to compete in more sports in Grade 10 She wants to “exceed my personal goals” in 2024-25 Van Bakel played nearly every sport as a rookie “It’s great to share (the award) with Isabella,” Van Bakel said where she finished second in novice girls’ javelin “It was so cool to see all the great athletes and to be a part of one of them,” she said “Track is one of my main highlights but I loved playing with all my friends (in team sports) and meeting new people.” Van Bakel plans to “improve and work harder” in the same sports in Grade 10 basketball and soccer to win the school’s award for top junior male athlete “I think it’s very important for me,” he said “It’s something that I’d like to win every single year because it encourages me to play further and work even harder.” Winning Huron-Perth soccer gold and competing at WOSSAA with a team that “could have won” was the 2023-24 highlight for Keumoe and the team had a bunch of strong individuals that just knew how to play the game.” The 16-year-old is moving to Alberta in the summer but wants to play at a high level and win his new school’s award as its top senior male athlete After being named the school’s top female rookie athlete a year ago Mike’s best junior female athlete in 2023-24 “I’m really grateful to win because there are so many hardworking female athletes not just on the teams I played on but throughout the school who could have received this award as well,” she said The Warriors went undefeated to win the Huron-Perth soccer championship “We all knew that playing together we’d go far,” she said “Just the connection we have to work together and we all had a drive for winning The junior basketball team also “had such a strong connection,” Leppington said Leppington will try to keep her streak alive next year by winning the award for top female senior athlete get involved with everything I can and show leadership on the court or the field.” Voros ended his high school athletics career by sharing the award for top senior male athlete with Jarrett Van Bakel especially with my best friend Jarrett,” he said “It’s just a great accomplishment and I’m really happy I got it.” played for the Warriors’ soccer and hockey teams this season The soccer squad advanced to WOSSAA but lost in the semifinal “It was a disappointing year (for results) but other than that it was great,” he said “I made a lot of new friendships along the way a lot of guys from the younger ages stepped up and helped us out Voros will study criminal justice at the University of Guelph in September and would like to become a police officer His athletic goals include winning the award for top intramural athlete “but I’m going to grind it out and try to get that award.” There were multiple reasons for Van Bakel to savour the award as co-winner of St especially winning it with Vincent,” he said “It’s something I’ve looked forward to for a while My mom won (the female award) back in the day so I can’t let her have any bragging rights.” badminton and track and field for the Warriors in Grade 12 but “other than that it was fun and a good year to play sports and just have fun with the guys out there.” Van Bakel will return to school for a fifth year He’d like to win WOSSAA golf and make it to OFSAA track and field “It’s just a year for me to figure out what I want to do in life and have fun with it.” her basketball and soccer captains last season Mike’s senior female Athlete of the Year award “It was really cool to basically follow in their footsteps,” Hinds said The 17 year old was a point guard on the Warriors’ team that won the Huron-Perth title but lost to East Elgin at WOSSAA She was also the school’s soccer squad that made it to WOSSAA but lost to St “It was a really well-fought game,” she said Hinds will play the same sports when she returns for a fifth year in the fall “I want to make it to OFSAA for basketball,” she said “If we can do it for soccer that would be great.” Mike’s senior female athlete meant “a lot” to Lealess “Last year I feel like I had a better year and I was hoping to win it but I was only in Grade 11,” she said “I’m just grateful my hard work has been recognized this year.” ran track and trained with the cross-country team She made it to provincials in 400m and 400m hurdles but up to then I’m grateful there were a lot of people around me who had good energy.” 600m and maybe hurdles – at the University of Guelph in September while studying kinesiology She wants to break a record in her first year cosmith@postmedia.com transmission or republication strictly 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By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy The story of Prince Aymeric Auguste Marie of Belgium revolves around royalty and romance Despite being a member of the royal family and the nephew of King Philip of Belgium the 18-year-old prince has recently gained attention for his love life He is in a relationship with his girlfriend and their romance has become a topic of discussion Prince Aymeric is the son of Prince Laurent and Princess Claire Aymeric is considered one of the most charming princes in the country and is often referred to as the golden bachelor of Belgian royalty Gersende has made her social media profiles private to protect her privacy from unwanted attention This decision comes after some personal pictures of her and Prince Aymeric were leaked which showed the couple hugging and kissing According to insights provided by Belgian media but Aymeric and Gersende ultimately chose to reconcile “If we had not decided to give ourselves another chance and start again we would have missed all of this,” remarked Gersende Prince Aymeric’s life is closely tied to his family members through shared experiences and strong bonds They often work together on various projects and share common goals is also an important member of their social circle and remains an integral part of their lives Aymeric has become more prominent in Belgium’s institutional sphere the prince and his twin sibling accompanied their grandmother to pay tribute to the Bois du Cazier mining disaster victims in Marcinell The tragic event claimed the lives of 262 people in a mine fire the princes offered floral tributes and spoke with the victim’s relatives Reproduction of this article and its photographs in whole or in part is prohibited Please upgrade your browser to improve your experience Ten restaurants that are particularly committed to a sustainable approach to gastronomy have earned the first Green Stars to be awarded in Belgium and Luxembourg Michelin is pleased to unveil the 2021 edition of the MICHELIN Guide Belgium and Luxembourg the Belgian fine dining scene remained extremely vibrant in 2020 as attested by a new Three Star restaurant and ten new One Star restaurants in the 2021 selection the MICHELIN Guide for Belgium and Luxembourg features no fewer than 137 starred restaurants Ten restaurants were also singled out for a MICHELIN Green Star the most recent distinction awarded by the MICHELIN Guide inspectors which honours restaurants demonstrating a particularly strong commitment to sustainable gastronomy and whose innovative and ambitious initiatives are an inspiration to gourmets and restaurant professionals alike “During a particularly tough year for the hospitality and food service industries our inspectors were impressed by the engagement tenacity and creativity displayed by everyone across the sector,” said Gwendal Poullennec International Director of the MICHELIN Guides “The chefs from Belgium and Luxembourg touched us deeply with their commitment to deploying new solutions and services offering their communities recipes to make at home and going the extra mile to support caregivers in addition to upholding the high standards set in previous years and the relevance and quality of our curated recommendations offers a heartfelt tribute to all these chefs Their dedication and momentum is also a source of hope for lovers of fine cuisine to support these havens of gastronomy and conviviality we would also like to emphasise the sustainable responsible side of this movement with the roll-out of the MICHELIN Green Star in Belgium and Luxembourg.” The 2021 Guide also recommends 162 Bib Gourmand restaurants (indicated by the = symbol) These restaurants are highlighted for their excellent value for money The 2021 MICHELIN Guide Belgium and Luxembourg goes on sale on January 14 for €23.95 in Belgium and €23.27 in Luxembourg This 65th edition features more than 1,000 restaurants and hotels including 76 newly included this year: 137 starred restaurants of which 1 new; 24  Two-starred restaurants of which 2 new; 111 One-starred restaurants of which 10 new; 10 MICHELIN Green Star restaurants; 162 Bib Gourmand restaurants Discover all the new MICHELIN Guide restaurants in Belgium and Luxembourg by visiting: Belgium, Flemish-speaking: https://guide.michelin.com/be/nl/articles Belgium, French-speaking: https://guide.michelin.com/be/fr/articles Luxembourg: https://guide.michelin.com/lu/fr/articles The Mexican capital takes center stage alongside the culinary world's top talents The Golden State's capital welcomes the culinary world's top talents Six states join the illustrious selection with the region's signature flair and flavors Explore the just-revealed full list of 654 MICHELIN-Star restaurants in France 2025 The 68 new Stars for the 2025 edition appear in red From Texas Barbecue to Mexico City's cutting-edge dining these new MICHELIN Guide hot spots promise unforgettable vacations and world-class cuisine These are the best lake vacations for a summer break from Lake Tahoe in the US to Lake Como in Switzerland and the MICHELIN-recommended restaurants and bolt holes to bed down in when you visit ​13 new restaurants receive their first MICHELIN Star ​Three new establishments are awarded the MICHELIN Green Star Marseille is a crossroads of culture and cuisine shaped by 2,600 years of migration and maritime trade From its Greek founders to waves of immigrants from Italy each community has left an indelible mark on the city’s dynamic food culture innovative chefs are defying expectations with fusion food that elegantly blends together distinct national cuisines The results are as compelling as they are delicious A hub of cultures that look to the sea and the land Croatia is a place where tradition (including the culinary tradition) is still very much alive tradition and innovation come together to form unique places with bags of character and a feel-good atmosphere we present seven such outstanding family businesses Discover The MICHELIN Guide Buenos Aires & Mendoza 2025 showcasing newly Starred restaurants and exciting Bib Gourmand additions and impeccable service redefine slow travel offering the best train trips to remember from Italy to Malaysia From Europe’s best art and music festivals to exclusive seaside soirées and desert parties in California festival season is more exciting than ever Elevate your experience by pairing a weekend of music and dancing with exceptional dining and luxurious stays at some of The MICHELIN Guide’s top-rated restaurants and hotels Non-members can add the privileges at checkout through our 30 day free trial By continuing I accept the Terms & Condition and Privacy Policy. I would like to receive Newsletter from MICHELIN Guide Save lists of your favorite restaurants & hotels \u201cDuring a particularly tough year for the hospitality and food service industries tenacity and creativity displayed by everyone across the sector,\u201d said Gwendal Poullennec \u201cThe chefs from Belgium and Luxembourg touched us deeply with their commitment to deploying new solutions and services responsible side of this movement with the roll-out of the MICHELIN Green Star in Belgium and Luxembourg.\u201d for \u20ac23.95 in Belgium and \u20ac23.27 in Luxembourg Discover all the new MICHELIN Guide restaurants in Belgium and Luxembourg by visiting: Belgium, Flemish-speaking: https://guide.michelin.com/be/nl/articles Belgium, French-speaking: https://guide.michelin.com/be/fr/articles Luxembourg: https://guide.michelin.com/lu/fr/articles. Hero Image : Libertine Restaurant, copyright Kris Jacobs. MENU.page-22182889{--slot3:#00ae01;--slot4:#abdfba;--slot6:#ff9f2e;--slot8:#00ae01}illustrated by Ricky Michiels whether we actually regard this day as an actual holiday or not as someone who has spent 10-plus years behind the bar Throwing back pint after pint followed by shot after shot in the name of a heritage that is not yours is this is just one drink slinger's opinion on how to celebrate St Patrick's Day in the most considerate way possible.. Especially starting from the moment when you wake up Just take your time and be conscious to the general public around you Some folks are headed to their respected workplaces or have obligations to take care of Beer dyed with food coloring is just gross since my city of Chicago insists on doing the same thing to our entire main waterway.) I have no real reason for saying this except for selfishness I don't know what is Irish about a giant hat with glitter exploding from the top Wearing green is just an obnoxious way to follow the herd You can celebrate the holiday without roping yourself in with the rest of the crowd trying to put themselves under before the clock even strikes  Sometimes it's astonishing how little Americans know about The Troubles an era that had families torn when Northern Ireland was set against its United Kingdom-friendly South and that still haunts the streets of Belfast to this day car bombs were a real thing to fear—they took many lives devoid of any historical meaning or significance other than the fact that it contains Guinness It's actually a really shitty way to celebrate St so why not up your Irish whiskey intake with something special or spread your wings with a low-key Irish whiskey called Powers If you want to step your Irish whiskey game up even more try Bushmills or the even classier Redbreast 12 which has super tasty notes of sweet brown sugar if you really want to celebrate this joyous holiday and for goodness sakes treat your bartenders with respect Hawaii Catholic Herald 01/30/2015 by who served in Hawaii as an educator for more than 20 years She was 97 and a Maryknoll Sister for 76 years She entered Maryknoll at the order’s motherhouse in New York on Dec She made her final profession in Hawaii on June 30 Sister Leona was assigned in 1943 to Hawaii where the Maryknoll Sisters ran 10 schools when she moved to Maryknoll School in Honolulu to teach physics She then spent another year teaching science at St She secured a master’s degree in education from Temple University in 1965 after which she went to Mexico to learn Spanish quickly becoming proficient in that language She then taught science at Colegio Monte Maria in Guatemala until 1971 when she returned to Hawaii Ann School until 1973 when she returned to the Maryknoll Sisters Center to serve as an infirmary driver In 1976 she moved to the congregation’s residence in Monrovia where she set up the congregation’s Stamp Department until 2010 She is buried in the Maryknoll Sisters Cemetery Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: , , Copyright © 2025 · News Pro Theme on Genesis Framework · WordPress · Log in Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker ProsConsCool estate cars are becoming a rare breed The inexorable rise of the SUV has gone hand-in-hand with the wagon falling out of favour the Stelvio already has the practicality box ticked and while the SUV hasn’t ever been directly blamed for the demise of the five-door M5 you can’t help but wonder if the existence of the X5M has meant there just isn’t room for it Particularly given that it comes from Porsche - the majority of the cars it sells now are SUVs But it’s a surprise of a thoroughly pleasant nature as I found in my first drive of the £83,288 E-Hybrid version The standard ‘fastback’ model is already a huge step forward in the aesthetics department compared to its fugly predecessor but adding that boot has done wonders for the Panamera purposeful and ready to gobble up your favourite road at a moment’s notice this is where it gets a little complicated since our test Panamera ST was the E-Hybrid version And it’s over 300kg heavier than the entry-level V6 See alsoAbt Unveils Audi Quattro Restomod With 523bhp On top of that you can factor in a more minor 30kg weight increase for the ST’s ass And you do feel that weight as you start to play with the limits of what the all-wheel drive E-Hybrid is capable of It can be hustled quickly down a twisty road but this particular ST quickly starts to feel unwieldy and uncomfortable with its mass as though it’s just been told to run through an obstacle course after scoffing a massive takeaway There’s a hell of a lot of grip and traction on offer - helped by vast rear tyres that are wider than those you’d find on the back of a 911 GT3 - and it certainly doesn’t feel slow Up front you’ll find a twin-turbocharged V6 producing 326bhp and 332lb ft of torque teaming up with an electric motor that belts out 134bhp and 295lb ft of delicious this gives you a total system power of 456bhp and 516lb ft But the raw numbers can’t adequately relay the sheer sense of surprise when it comes to the way this thing accelerates both on the move and from a standstill with launch control When you’re playing around with the latter feature the E-Hybrid feels damn near as aggressive as the V8-powered Turbo model as it shoots you off the line and the power delivery is far more interesting than that of the conventional 4S It’s also supremely effective at combating turbo lag whether or not this is the Sport Turismo for you depends entirely upon how you’re going to drive it If you do a lot of shorter trips and have somewhere to fully charge the 14kWh battery before you leave the house the benefits are huge - without really trying I managed to clock 90mpg on a trip to the next town over with the engine only kicking in a few times Plus you’ll have less boot space to play with thanks to all the hybrid guts - with the rear seats up the E-Hybrid has a 420-litre capacity as opposed to 520 the ST is already more popular than the fastback There are plenty of other engine options available however and each is a compelling alternative to the de rigueur posho SUV the cabin is beautifully trimmed and the tech is amazing - I’m in love with that gigantic touch screen even if it’s not the easiest unit to get used to high-riding chunk of pomposity from one of the German big three I can guarantee it’ll be neither this handsome or as good to drive as a Panamera Sport Turismo reviews and unmissable promotions from the team direct to your inbox For more information see our Privacy Policy Next 2025 Xpeng G6 Review Matt Robinson Growing up on a diet of World Rally Championship highlights and lengthy Gran Turismo 2 sessions a life in cars was as good as inevitable for Matt.  Cough The Wagon has less liters of boot space to the normal Panamera Cough Matt RobinsonIn reply to by Tomislav Celić furniture) you would be able to use the space above the measured luggage area in a way you wouldn’t be able to with the hatch but my tastes are probably more suited to the sportier E63 S Estate or Alpina B5 Touring This is more of a luxury car with a dash of sportiness than a sporty car with some luxury In reply to by TheMindGarage then we still would have to drive behind these SUVs looking ot their bulky behemoth like monstrosity of a figure…It’s always a pleasure looking at wagons instead of SUVs In reply to by Rahul 1 On paper it makes no sense as to why Porsche made this seeing as they have the standard Panamera That moment you notice that the first picture is taken at a place you pass a lot on your way to school/going back from school Did you guys take these pictures or are they taken from the interwebs In reply to by Anonymous (not verified) We took them on the way to Ghent coming from De Haan it must be kind of disappointing how the e-Hybrid corners you‘ll always feel the weight.Will you guys be able to test a Mercedes S560e I drive it a lot at work and a comparison to the Porsche would be interesting due to the Merc‘s RWD In reply to by BlueLion205 they said the handling is very good and sharp Not to mention most big cars are over 2 tons nowdays The panamera is also as big as the S class In reply to by Tseko Or what we know as “SUVs” in 2018… not saying there aren’t any good but you get me the Crossovers and SUV will gradually claim their identities as “grand coupe” Saw this car for the first time when I was in germany in December I walked into the dealer and I didn’t know what it was I think the interior is well balanced (luxury /sporty) it’s truly one of the best interiors I’ve ever seen thanks Porsche © Crash Media Group Ltd 2025.The total or partial reproduction of text photographs or illustrations is not permitted in any form Tzolis (22) joins us from Germany's Fortuna Düsseldorf Last season the Greek striker played in the German second division where he scored 24 goals and provided 10 assists in 37 games Die Flingeraner finished third which means they just fell short of promotion to the Bundesliga also played for clubs like PAOK Saloniki and Norwich Christos signed a contract with Club until 2028 and joins the team at the summer training camp in Sint-Michiels Gestel Subscribe to our newsletter to stay up to date about your favourite Club Become a member off the country's biggest supporter family Don't miss any important updates about your favourite Club but there are many picturesque cities and to choose from when looking at where to live in Belgium By Gary Buswell Beyond living in Brussels there are plenty of Belgian cities and communes that make great homes for expatriates moving to Belgium. With good road networks in Belgium it’s possible to live farther afield than Brussels and commute to work With Belgium renowned for having some of the worst traffic jams in Europe, being connected to the Belgian public transport system may also help you consider where to live in Belgium Here are some of the best Belgian cities to live in Spotahome takes the hassle out of househunting by doing the hard work for you and book rental properties all from the comfort of your own home Take the stress out of househunting in Belgium with Spotahome one of which is actually called the City of Brussels The best municipalities in Brussels include Etterbeek and Ixelles (Dutch: Elsene) if you’re looking for beautiful architecture and cultural amenities; Uccle (Dutch: Ukkel) if you’re into green living; and Anderlecht if you’re after somewhere a bit cheaper The city is ideal if you want to be at the center of where everything’s going on there are probably better cities if you want a quiet environment or affordability Read more about the cost of living in Brussels Antwerp (Antwerpen) offers a truly multicultural environment with an ingrained mix of nationalities. There is a well-sized population of British and American families and a good choice of English-speaking clubs and societies, plus several international schools which has the feel of a village within the city Take a look into the cost of living in Antwerp. You can also read more in our guide to the best neighborhoods in Antwerp Popularly known as the northern Venice, Bruges (Brugge) is one of Belgium’s most attractive cities with its cobbled lanes Living in this little UNESCO World Heritage city takes you to Belgium’s historic past while still enjoying the comfort of a lively and modern atmosphere Those seeking more action will find it in the Markt and eastern Burg neighborhoods. Both neighborhoods boast Bruges’ main attractions, such as the Belfry Tower and a steady stream of horse-drawn carriages If you have children or prefer to stay away from the center bustle the districts in the outer ring beyond the canals are a good option and Sint-Michiels are four of the most popular residential neighborhoods outside Bruges’ center Read up more on the cost of living in Bruges there’s also plenty of river-view apartments The most popular locations for expats in Gent’s city center are Muinparkwijk with its’ affordable houses and gardens full of old houses and a delightful river running through it Patershol and Prinsenhof are lively central areas of winding cobbled streets and museums but for a quieter central neighborhood southeast Visserij offers leafy paths along a waterfront and rows of terraced housing that adjoin grand manor houses and industrial lofts Read more about the cost of living in Gent This area outside the Brussels region is a French-speaking enclave in the Flemish belt. The most expensive part to live is by the lake with its Geneva-style waterspout Rixensart is just a 20-minute train journey away from the center of Brussels Property and rent prices are generally cheaper in Leuven than its’ big-city counterparts, thus catering to the student crowd. Lower living costs so it’s vital to do your research early before moving to Leuven Leuven has five deelgemeenten (submunicipalities): Leuven The center of Liège has a good stock of apartment buildings and expats tend to gather around a cluster of streets including Boulevards Frère-Orban and Piercot the island area in the middle of the river Meuse is becoming a desirable area for its cultural character The city center is also renowned for its folk festivals and varied nightlife Suburban living includes the university area of Sart-Tilman and also Cointe and Embourg Expat families can easily commute from surrounding areas if they want more space or school options is now a thriving cosmopolitan hotspot for both the working professional and young families alike Comprising five different styled districts: Baraque ranging from lively bars and restaurants to cultural gems such as the Hergé Museum As the focus here is on sustainability and environmental awareness giving plenty of options for you to enjoy nature in the nearby woods and around the central lake Being conveniently located just 30 kilometers southeast of Brussels it’s an attractive option for the cross-border commuter Louvain-la-Neuve hosts 24h Velo, the biggest student party in Belgium. Other key attractions include the Louvain-la-Neuve Science Park and the Musée Hergé In this officially Dutch-speaking area, you’ll hear French and English on the streets among a number of other languages. A large population of expats love the lush country living at the edge of Brussels, with its great park surrounding the Africa Museum and the British School of Brussels at its heart As Tervuren is one of the richer areas of Belgium with acres of land and a real sense of owning your own patch Public transportation options are certainly adequate with a handful of bus routes It’s also at the end of one of the world’s most beautiful tramlines: Line 44 which connects Tervuren with the Montgomery metro station in the Bruxelloise municipality of Woluwe-Saint-Pierre Read up more on the cost of living in Tervuren Waterloo is a small French-speaking municipality popular for its self-containment meaning there is no need to take the train in and out of Brussels when you need something It consists of six districts: Faubourg Ouest It’s a popular area for expats with a raft of international schools and cheaper housing options than Brussels Around 20% of the population is non-Belgian plus there’s a good high street of shops and clusters of big out-of-town shopping centers It has become particularly popular with Americans and Scandinavians Learn more about the cost of living in Waterloo Belgium is a very family-friendly country to live in. It has good educational, healthcare and cultural facilities in all the main cities Belgium is generally quite a safe place to live In terms of living costs, the Brussels-Capital Region is the most expensive for house prices according to Statbel you might want to consider Waterloo or Liège if you’re looking to economize The main Belgian cities all have their crime hotspots, but there are plenty of safe suburban areas. Brussels has the highest crime of any major Belgian city but ranks 24th on the 2019 Safe Cities Index measuring cities worldwide Although Belgium is divided into French- and Dutch-speaking regions English is widely spoken across the country Antwerp is a popular place for those looking for English speakers as it has sizeable anglophone expat communities Tervuren has a tranquil rural feel with plenty of countryside and large housing that attracts retirees Gent and Rixensart also both score highly in terms of quality of life and scenic beauty Young singles moving to Belgium are likely to value vibrant culture and nightlife, a good dating scene are the most renowned for their nightclubbing and dating scenes Liège and Bruges also have good nightlife and plenty of cultural attractions that make for good dating opportunities In terms of student populations, Leuven, Gent, and Louvain-de-Neuve are all home to universities that feature highly in the 2020 QS World University Rankings Gent and Leuven are two good quality cities that are slightly cheaper than the likes of Brussels and Antwerp, with accommodation and general living costs aimed more at the large student populations Housing costs in Belgium are generally cheaper in the French-speaking Wallonia rising slightly in Dutch-speaking Flanders there are variations within the regions and within cities themselves Brussels is unsurprisingly the city that attracts most expats looking to find a job or start a business It’s the city with the largest economy in Belgium and is also home to both the NATO headquarters and multiple EU institutions Brussels has also been ranked as the 44th best city in the world for startup businesses and has a thriving community of entrepreneurs Antwerp is another good city for jobs and business Its GDP per capita is not far off that of Brussels The economy there is dominated by the petrochemical industry which is the second-largest in the world after Houston in the United States and Ieper (Ypres) all have strong tourism sectors so tend to have plenty of jobs during the peak summer season Liège is the most powerful economic city in Wallonia with a growing and diverse technology sector From a regional perspective, the Brussels-Capital Region is the strongest economically and has the highest average salaries Wallonia has lower salaries and a smaller GDP per capita than Brussels or Flanders All cities, even the best ones, have their less desirable areas. Belgian cities are no different. Brussels has some areas with run-down facilities and higher crime rates. According to a 2018 report the neighborhoods in Brussels with the highest crime rates are Quartier Nord (in the City of Brussels French: Quartier Brabant in Schaerbeek/Schaarbeek Antwerp has fewer troublesome neighborhoods but areas best avoided are those close to Antwerp Centraal Station and around the port and docks The Belgian city with the worst reputation is Charleroi in French-speaking Wallonia. It has ranked worst on the country’s crime and safety index. Furthermore, Charleroi suffered the ignominy of being called the ugliest city in the world Gary has been freelancing for Expatica since 2016 An expert writer with experience in social research and community development he focuses on topics such as politics and current affairs Every year a group of Ghent University Global Campus students from South Korea come to Ghent to take classes at the so-called home campus for a semester Eunji Jang (24) is one of them and talks enthusiastically about her experience “I think there are about 45 students from South Korea here this semester It's a great plus to our programme that we can study in both countries." but it is compulsory for every course at Ghent University Global Campus to go to the home campus in Ghent in the final year It was definitely one of the reasons why I enrolled at this university But the main reason was that Ghent University is known worldwide as a prestigious university in the field of biosciences but this city is even more beautiful than I expected My favourite spot is the Leie at Sint-Michiels Bridge there is only one campus and all the buildings are organized close together there are so many different university buildings and campuses Our student home is a 45-minute walk from campus Coupure where I have classes because the teaching at Ghent University Global Campus is similar to that at Ghent University home campus there is a big difference between Ghent University Global Campus and other South Korean universities everyone studies very hard to get into a university My friends from other universities in South Korea therefore don't understand why I study so hard at Ghent University (laughs)." “The Overpoort was a whole new experience for me Students in South Korea also drink alcohol but often just at a table without music or anything I also went to the Student Kick-Off on Sint-Pietersplein at the beginning of the academic year I was planning to look for a job after my graduation at Ghent University Global Campus But now I would like to complete my master's programme in Ghent Ghent University runs a South Korean campus which offers three study programmes with a focus on life sciences and biotechnology there were over 500 actively enrolled students for the first time GUGC students come to Ghent to study during the first semester of their final year a growing number of bachelor students from Ghent are starting to come to Incheon for an exchange programme Due to it being a research hub for Ghent University in the region GUGC functions as a go-between for Ghent University-affiliated researchers which makes it a place with a lot of potential for students on the lookout for interesting research opportunities during their study programme bioengineer Elisa Kooy demonstrated how fish waste could find alternative uses among others in future generations of rechargeable batteries Her dissertation landed her the NBN Sustainability Award which is part of the Flemish Dissertation Award “The prize is wonderful but the process was even more valuable.” A fully-fledged university campus on the other side of the world with a sign at the entrance: ‘Ghent University’ Professor Wesley De Neve has been teaching Korean Ghent University students there for years and also conducts research there As a student at Ghent University you have many opportunities to complete part of your studies abroad But one option clearly stands out: an exchange to a Ghent University campus.. Student biochemistry and biotechnology Simon Knockaert felt more than at home on the Ghent University Global Campus in South Korea It's an annual tradition: the first images of peregrine falcons with their newly-borns in spring this season the first offspring came very early A number of webcams were installed in places where the falcons usually make their nest: high up in the Saint Michiels and Saint Goedele Cathedral in central Brussels and in other places such as the Sint-Job Church in Ukkel The couple in Ukkel has surprised experts: their chicks were born as early as Easter Monday. 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