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Business Services

• Belgian Job Contracts (The AngloFILE: Business Services)
  Information on the various types of job contract available for people working in Belgium. Details for employers on Fixed-term contracts, Temporary Contracts and Part-time contracts.
• Business News (The AngloFILE: Business Services)
  The very latest Belgian, European and World business news, available online from the AngloINFO Newsroom - updated every 15 minutes.
• Company Structures in Belgium (The AngloFILE: Business Services)
  An explanation of the different types of company structures in Belgium with information on public and limited liability companies, general and limited partnerships, cooperative companies and being self-employed.
• EU Factsheet: Working in Belgium (The AngloFILE: Business Services)
  EU Factsheets on finding, applying for and ending a job in Belgian employment, including information on work hours, workers rights, leave allowances and the recognition of qualifications.
• EU Factsheets: Moving to Belgium (The AngloFILE: Relocation & Help Moving to Belgium)
  Information directly from the European Union on the practical aspects of moving to Belgium: residency, moving cars, money, pets, finding a home, finding a school and more.
• Jobs Offered Discussion Forum (The AngloFILE: Business Services)
  Offering a job or looking for staff in Brussels? Post a FREE advertisement here, in the AngloINFO discussion forums.
• Jobs Wanted Discussion Forum (The AngloFILE: Business Services)
  Looking for a job in Brussels? Post a FREE advertisement here, in the AngloINFO discussion forums.
• Online Translation (The AngloFILE: Translators & Interpreters)
  Use the power of the Internet to get from French or Dutch to English, and back again. Translate words, phrases, sentences - even entire Web pages!
• Postal Codes (The AngloFILE: Business Services)
  Posting a letter in Belgium? The post code numbers for all addresses that make up the towns and villages of Brussels and its municipalities.
• Public Holidays in Belgium (The AngloFILE: Business Services)
  A calendar of the national vacation days when businesses, schools and banks holiday and people get the day off in Belgium. With links to holidays in the UK and US.
• Residence Permits (The AngloFILE: Relocation & Help Moving to Belgium)
  Information for EU citizens and non-EU (US, Australian) on the residency permit: Who needs what, where to go, how to make the application and the documentation required.
• Starting a Business in Belgium (The AngloFILE: Business Services)
  An introduction to, and explanation of the necessary steps to starting a business in Belgium. Includes information on the different types of business structure and the legal process involved in setting up a Belgian business.
• Unemployment in Belgium (The AngloFILE: Business Services)
  Information for a worker in Belgium who loses their job, is fired or retrenched. Details on where to go, how to register for unemployment benefits and job seeking.
• Working and Employment in Belgium (The AngloFILE: Business Services)
  An overview of the process to be followed by foreigners (EU and non-EU) coming to Belgium for work or self-employment.

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  Cars, Bikes & Driving

• Belgian Driving Licences (The AngloFILE: Cars, Bikes & Driving)
  Information on driving permits in Belgium: details on applying for a learner's licence and registering for a Belgian driving test.
• Buying & Selling a New or Used Car in Belgium (The AngloFILE: Cars, Bikes & Driving)
  Information on the paperwork and process involved whether buying a car from a dealership or a secondhand car through a classified advertisement. Which documents are required and where they must be sent.
• Cars for Sale / Wanted Discussion Forum (The AngloFILE: Cars, Bikes & Driving)
  Moving? Moving up? Sell your used car or motorbike on the AngloINFO Forum. Needing wheels? A dream auto experience? Buy the car, or bike you need on the AngloINFO Forums.
• Cars, Bikes & Driving Discussion Forum (The AngloFILE: Cars, Bikes & Driving)
  Getting around the Brussels region on two wheels or four: talk about motoring, motorbikes, classic cars and local rallies. Ask questions and get opinions on all automobile subjects on The AngloINFO Forum.
• Driving in Belgium (The AngloFILE: Cars, Bikes & Driving)
  Motoring notes on the driving laws and you. An introduction to what you must (and must not) do when driving on Belgian roads: licences, speeding, parking and alcohol intake limits.
• Driving in Snow & Ice in Belgium (The AngloFILE: Cars, Bikes & Driving)
  Some handy tips on driving in winter weather, with information on how to drive in fog, snow and ice, as well as links to information about road conditions.
• Exchanging a Foreign Driving Licence (The AngloFILE: Cars, Bikes & Driving)
  Information on who can drive on a foreign driver's licence, and for how long. Information on when, where and how to exchange a license.
• Insuring a Vehicle in Belgium (The AngloFILE: Cars, Bikes & Driving)
  General information on the types of Belgian vehicle insurance available: details on insuring a vehicle (options from third party to all risks) and making a claim. What the cover provides and how to insure a foreign car in Belgium
• Motorsport news (The AngloFILE: Cars, Bikes & Driving)
  Formula 1, CART, rallies and more - all the latest motorsport news from around the world, from the AngloINFO Newsroom - updated every 15 minutes.
• Registering a Foreign Vehicle in Belgium (The AngloFILE: Cars, Bikes & Driving)
  The information you need if importing a new or used car or motorcycle to Belgium. Where to get the certificate of conformity (proof of homologation), where to take the vehicle and how to get a UK or mainland EU or US car onto Belgian plates.
• Road Traffic Accidents in Belgium (The AngloFILE: Cars, Bikes & Driving)
  Information on what to do when you have a road traffic accident: who to call and how to fill in the accident report document for insurance after a car crash.
• The Green Card (The AngloFILE: Cars, Bikes & Driving)
  Also known as the International Motor Insurance Certificate, this is an internationally recognised document (in countries in which the Green Card is valid) and acts as recognisable proof of third party car insurance in case of road accident while abroad.
• Vehicle Roadworthiness in Belgium (The AngloFILE: Cars, Bikes & Driving)
  All vehicles must undergo regular inspection revisione, by official test centres. This inspection (like the MOT test) is to ensure the car is legal and roadworthy with safe emissions. Find out where and how to get a car tested.

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  Community Life: Brussels

• Administration Offices Brussels (The AngloFILE: Community Life: Brussels)
  Contact information for the national and local administrative centres of Brussels. The place to go for residency papers, vehicle registration papers, driving licences and more.
• CIA Facts & Figures: Belgium (The AngloFILE: Practical Information)
  The core information on the people and their history, geography, politics, military, economy and statistics everyone needs to know about Belgium, supplied by the CIA.
• Citizen Guides (The AngloFILE: Consulates & Embassies)
  UK and US consulates provide services for citizens in need, including replacement of lost or stolen passports and help and advice in difficult situations.
• Death & Dying in Belgium (The AngloFILE: Funeral Homes & Undertakers)
  Information on how to proceed if you need to report the death of a family member in Brussels. Also information on the repatriation of remains for a burial or cremation outside Belgium.
• English Language Media (The AngloFILE: News & Weather)
  A world of information, both local and global - in English. The local and international English-language print and broadcast media that is available to you if you live in Belgium.
• Families & Kids Discussion Forum (The AngloFILE: Community Life: Brussels)
  The place for you to exchange views, share useful information on parenting, schooling and kid's fun for families in Brussels and the region.
• Gay & Lesbian in Brussels (The AngloFILE: Community Life: Brussels)
  Information on groups, social clubs and links for gay men and women in Brussels.
• The AngloINFO Newsroom (The AngloFILE: News & Weather)
  The latest European and World news. Also Technology, Business, Sport and Entertainment news.
• The Pocket AngloFILE (The AngloFILE: Practical Information)
  You can carry a compact version of the AngloFILE with you wherever you go! The Pocket AngloFILE works with palmtop and handheld computers running PalmOS or Windows CE.
• Utilities - Service Numbers in Brussels (The AngloFILE: Practical Information)
  Problems with your telephone, water, electricity or gas? Find the contact numbers for the main utility services in the Brussels region.
• Voting in Belgium (The AngloFILE: Community Life: Brussels)
  Information on voting in Belgium. This page tells you how.
• Voting in the Australian Federal Elections (The AngloFILE: Consulates & Embassies)
  The absentee ballot: How to register and make your vote from overseas in the Australian Federal Election.
• Voting in the UK General Elections (The AngloFILE: Consulates & Embassies)
  Everything the expatriate UK citizen needs to know about voting in the General Elections - the key facts and contact details are all here.
• Voting in the US Presidential Elections (The AngloFILE: Consulates & Embassies)
  The absentee ballot: How to register and make your vote from overseas in the US Presidential election.
• Weather in Belgium (The AngloFILE: News & Weather)
  Today's weather in your area, with a seven day forecast to help you plan ahead. The service includes high and low temperatures, wind forecast, humidity and likelihood of rain or other weather conditions.
• What's On - Across Brussels (The AngloFILE: Community Life: Brussels)
  AngloINFO Brussels' comprehensive English-language guide to What's On throughout the Brussels region with events, music, sport and more…

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  Computers & Technology

• About AngloINFO (The AngloFILE: AngloINFO)
  What is AngloINFO? You'll find the answers here.
• AngloFILE Category A-Z (The AngloFILE: AngloINFO)
  All the AngloFILE's categories listed in alphabetical order.
• AngloINFO Discussion Forums (The AngloFILE: AngloINFO)
  The place for you to exchange views, share useful information or just to let off steam! AngloINFO's discussion forums have it all...
• AngloINFO on the Road (The AngloFILE: AngloINFO)
  You can take it with you, thanks to AngloINFO's range of mobile offerings - information at your fingertips for owners of PalmOS or Windows CE palmtops, and now: WAP cellphones!
• AngloINFO Postcards (The AngloFILE: AngloINFO)
  Send digital AngloINFO Postcards for free! These Web-based greetings cards of the Brussels region are ideal for all occasions - and you can send them to anyone with an e-mail address.
• AngloINFO Toolbar (The AngloFILE: AngloINFO)
  AngloINFO's free search and navigation companion that works with you while you surf, providing instant access to the most useful aspects of the Internet. Designed to help you find exactly what you want, as quickly as possible.
• AngloINFO Update (The AngloFILE: AngloINFO)
  AngloINFO's weekly e-mailed newsletter - sign up now!
• Classified Advertisements (The AngloFILE: AngloINFO)
  Do you have something to buy or sell? Are you offering or looking for property and real estate? Or seeking staff, or a job? AngloINFO's Classified Advertisements offer you two great options.
• Contacting AngloINFO (The AngloFILE: AngloINFO)
  How to get in touch with us.
• Copyright Notice (The AngloFILE: AngloINFO)
  What belongs to AngloINFO, and what's rightly yours.
• INFOrmation Index (The AngloFILE: AngloINFO)
  The alphabetical list of AngloINFO's INFOrmation pages - the essential facts about life in and around Brussels.
• Linking to AngloINFO (The AngloFILE: AngloINFO)
  How to get us on to your site - for free.
• Technology News (The AngloFILE: Computers & Technology)
  The latest Internet and Information Technology news stories, available from AngloINFO's Newsroom - updated every 15 minutes.
• Telephone Directories (The AngloFILE: Internet, Telephone, VOIP & WiFi)
  Online phone books for Belgium, the UK, the USA, Canada, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, the Scandinavian countries and others of relevance to AngloINFO's users.
• Telephones & Internet in Belgium (The AngloFILE: Computers & Technology)
  Essential contact information for landline telephones, mobile cellular phones and Internet connections for private, domestic or business use in Belgium.
• The AngloFILE (The AngloFILE: AngloINFO)
  The AngloFILE is AngloINFO's comprehensive directory of businesses and services available, in English, throughout the region. Browse through the various Categories and Sub-Categories until you find what you want, or try out the powerful search facility.
• What's New on AngloINFO (The AngloFILE: AngloINFO)
  What's new on AngloINFO - where we list the recent additions to the site.
• WiFi Internet Access in Belgium (The AngloFILE: Computers & Technology)
  How to find a public-access wireless Internet (802.11) hotspot in the Brussels region, elsewhere in Belgium or throughout the world.

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  Education & Training

• Bookshop: Language (The AngloFILE: Education & Training)
  French and Flemish language guides and phrase books from the AngloINFO Bookshop - order online.
• EU Factsheets: Living in Belgium (The AngloFILE: Education & Training)
  Information from the EU on taxes, the cost of living, the health and education systems, the cultural and private lives and... shopping in Belgium. Information relevant to any foreigner moving to or thinking of living in Belgium.
• School Holidays in Brussels (The AngloFILE: Education & Training)
  A calendar of the school terms in Brussels, Belgium: all the dates when the state schools close for vacation.
• Schooling in Belgium (The AngloFILE: Education & Training)
  The basics of the education system in Belgium for children in the school system in the Brussels Capital region. Information includes all the stages from creche to pre-primary, primary and secondary education and international schooling.

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  Entertainment & Arts

• AngloINFO Bookshop (The AngloFILE: Books & Bookshops)
  Titles relevant to Belgium on the subjects of biographies, art, history, cookery, the home and guides for foreign children and families moving to and living in Brussels. Order online from Amazon.
• English-Language Cinema (The AngloFILE: Entertainment & Arts)
  Information on where and how to find full listings of what's on at the movies today, and in the near future. Where to find out what's showing in Brussels and how to book your seat at the cinema.
• Entertainment Discussion (The AngloFILE: Entertainment & Arts)
  The place to talk about the world of entertainment with fellow residents of Brussels.
• Entertainment News (The AngloFILE: Entertainment & Arts)
  The latest entertainment news from around the world, available online from AngloINFO.
• Festivals in Brussels (The AngloFILE: Entertainment & Arts)
  The Brussels Capital region has a full calendar of festivals throughout the year. Here you will find information and a description of the events with links to their websites where available.
• Literature (The AngloFILE: Entertainment & Arts)
  The top titles set in and around Belgium, from the AngloINFO Bookshop - order online!
• Museums & Monuments of Brussels (The AngloFILE: Entertainment & Arts)
  Art, archeology, history, literature... Find out how to make the most of the museums using discount tickets and vouchers.
• Online Games (The AngloFILE: Entertainment & Arts)
  Play against yourself or other AngloINFO members with our online games - hangman, Iago and the hugely popular numbers game, Sudoku - can you make the Hall of Fame?
• Television & Radio in Belgium (The AngloFILE: Entertainment & Arts)
  Getting to grips with TV standards, understanding where and how to pay the radio and TV licence fees, and what's available to the TV viewer in Belgium.
• What's On: Art (The AngloFILE: Galleries, Art Exhibitions & Sales)
  Forthcoming Art events and exhibitions in and around Brussels, from AngloINFO's What's On guide.
• What's On: Classical Music (The AngloFILE: Theatre, Music & Concert Venues)
  Forthcoming classical music events in and around Brussels, from AngloINFO's What's On guide.
• What's On: Jazz (The AngloFILE: Theatre, Music & Concert Venues)
  Forthcoming Jazz events in and around Brussels, from AngloINFO's What's On guide.
• What's On: Reggae, Hip Hop & Latin (The AngloFILE: Theatre, Music & Concert Venues)
  Forthcoming live music events in and around Brussels, from AngloINFO's What's On guide.
• What's On: Rock & Pop (The AngloFILE: Theatre, Music & Concert Venues)
  Forthcoming rock and pop music events in and around Brussels, from AngloINFO's What's On guide.

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  Family Life & Living in Brussels

• Bringing up Toddlers in Belgium (The AngloFILE: Family Life & Living in Brussels)
  Everything for parents with young children living in Belgium: with information on health matters, child benefits and childcare.
• Essential Animal Information for Belgium (The AngloFILE: Dogs, Cats, Pets & Animals)
  Who to call for animal information, animal rights organisations and other associations for the protection of cats, dogs and other pet animals. Where to go and how the law affects you and your pet, or any other animal that enters your life in Brussels.
• EU Factsheets: Living & Working in Belgium (The AngloFILE: Family Life & Living in Brussels)
  Information directly from the European Union on the practical aspects of moving to and living in Belgium: residency, finding a home, a school and a job, Belgian social security and more.
• Getting Married in Belgium (The AngloFILE: Family Life & Living in Brussels)
  Information on the Belgian marriage process for foreigners - American, Australian, UK and other European Union citizens - wanting to have their wedding in Belgium. What to expect, where to go and the documents required for the legal process.
• Having a Baby in Belgium (The AngloFILE: Family Life & Living in Brussels)
  The administrative details you need to know if you are giving birth in Belgium. Who to contact and what to expect from the Belgian system: maternity leave, midwives, vaccinations and registering the birth.
• Living with Teenagers in Belgium (The AngloFILE: Family Life & Living in Brussels)
  Information for parents with teenagers on youth organisations, youth employment law, driving, drugs, alcohol and teenage pregnancy.
• Pet Threats & Animal Dangers in Belgium (The AngloFILE: Dogs, Cats, Pets & Animals)
  Insects, snakes and other things that may threaten the health of dogs and other pets living in Belgium.
• Pet Travel and Moving with Animals to Belgium (The AngloFILE: Dogs, Cats, Pets & Animals)
  Information on the Pet Travel Scheme (PETS), the European Pet Passport and travelling with your pet to or from Belgium. Information includes moving pets to or from the UK and Ireland, the USA and Canada and other EU and non-EU countries.
• Pets & Animals Discussion Forum (The AngloFILE: Dogs, Cats, Pets & Animals)
  Anything to do with animals in Belgium - whether pets or wildlife - can be discussed here.
• Same-Sex Marriage in Belgium (The AngloFILE: Family Life & Living in Brussels)
  Same-sex couples are allowed the same marriage, legal, adoption and inheritance rights as those afforded to couples in traditional union. This INFOrmation page explains how to have a gay wedding in Belgium.
• Special Needs Education in Belgium (The AngloFILE: Family Life & Living in Brussels)
  In depth information about the provisions for children with special needs: details on education, benefits, carer's allowances and getting about in Belgium.

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  Financial & Legal

• Banking in Belgium (The AngloFILE: Financial & Legal)
  Information on opening a Belgian bank account - what documents to provide - the credit and debit cards, payment methods cheques and more.
• Belgian Tax & Taxation in Belgium (The AngloFILE: Financial & Legal)
  Information on taxes in Belgium: general taxation on income, how it's calculated, when to pay tax, what exemptions there be and more.
• Business & Company Tax in Belgium (The AngloFILE: Financial & Legal)
  An overview of the different taxes paid by companies in Belgium, including information on corporation tax, tax payable by a company director and special issues relating to taxes for companies.
• Capital Gains Tax in Belgium (The AngloFILE: Financial & Legal)
  Information on the taxes due in the event of a gain on the sale of a property in Belgium: the rates that will apply, as well as information on circumstance for reliefs or allowances. This information is relevant for Belgian residents and non-residents.
• Exchange Rates (The AngloFILE: Financial & Legal)
  Real-time currency conversion between the world's currencies - here at AngloINFO.
• Financial & Legal Discussion Forum (The AngloFILE: Financial & Legal)
  This is the place to ask questions and share information on banking, tax, mortgages, insurance and other matters relating to law and money.
• Financial Information (The AngloFILE: Financial & Legal)
  Key financial data from the world's markets.
• Foreign Exchange Options (The AngloFILE: Financial & Legal)
  A guide to how the money markets works with information on various currency transfer options available if you need to exchange US Dollars, Pound Sterling, or any other currency to Euros - whether in a single transfer or on a regular basis.
• Glossary of Foreign Exchange Terminology (The AngloFILE: Financial & Legal)
  Jargon guide to the various terms used in currency conversion market; the meaning of terms such as: Stop loss order, Rollover, Floating exchange rate. If you don't understand your bank or broker, perhaps the answer is here.
• Inheritance Laws & Taxes in Belgium (The AngloFILE: Financial & Legal)
  A careful look at Belgian inheritance law for foreigners with assets in and outside of the country. Find out too about inheritance tax implications for a foreigner and their family resident in Belgium.
• Lost & Stolen Credit Cards & Mobile/Cellular Phones in Belgium (The AngloFILE: Financial & Legal)
  What to do and where to call if you credit cards or telephones are lost or stolen in Belgium.
• Making a Will in Belgium (The AngloFILE: Financial & Legal)
  Key information to understand the various types of Belgian Will available, and how to go about making one and how it affects your assets in Brussels and elsewhere in the world.
• Pensions in Belgium (The AngloFILE: Financial & Legal)
  An overview of the pensions and taxation system affecting foreign residents in Belgium. Information for those who have retired to Belgium and those retired from work in Belgium.
• Self-Employed in Belgium (The AngloFILE: Financial & Legal)
  An overview of the process to be followed by foreigners (EU and non-EU) coming to Belgium to set up as self employed. Information on how and where to register with the authorities and the paperwork required.

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  Food & Drink

• Bookshop: Food & Drink (The AngloFILE: Food & Drink)
  Selection of cookery books for the wines and foods of Belgium from the AngloINFO Bookshop.
• Foods of Belgium (The AngloFILE: Food & Drink)
  Understanding the Belgian cuisine. Find out about the history of Belgian cuisine, the regional specialities to be found throughout the country and information about Belgian chocolates.
• Markets in Brussels (The AngloFILE: Food & Drink)
  Where to find the freshest local produce: find out which days of the week the market comes to the towns and villages of Brussels.
• Wines & Beers of Belgium (The AngloFILE: Food & Drink)
  Find out about the different varieties of beer and ales available in Belgium and also information about Belgium's vineyards.

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  Health, Fitness & Beauty

• E112 Form: Obtaining Medical Treatment in Other EU Countries (The AngloFILE: Health, Fitness & Beauty)
  Information on the E112 form for EU residents seeking medical treatment in another EU country. Where to obtain the form, when it's required, how it's different from a European Health Insurance Card and what kind of care is covered.
• E112 Form: Obtaining Medical Treatment in Other EU Countries (The AngloFILE: Health & Medical Insurance)
  Information on the E112 form for EU residents seeking medical treatment in another EU country. Where to obtain the form, when it's required, how it's different from a European Health Insurance Card and what kind of care is covered.
• Emergency Telephone Numbers (The AngloFILE: Health, Fitness & Beauty)
  Emergency services: the numbers to call for Fire, Police and Ambulance. Also drug help, poisons and emergency doctors and hospitals.
• EU Factsheets: Social Security in Belgium (The AngloFILE: Health, Fitness & Beauty)
  EU Factsheets on the social security and employee protection and allowances for the Belgian employee. Includes information on maternity insurance, life insurance and unemployment benefits.
• Medical Terminology Glossary (The AngloFILE: Health, Fitness & Beauty)
  Needing a doctor? Got an ache? Here is a list of English medical terms and descriptions, and the French or Flemish translation for everything from parts of the body to common sicknesses, aches and ailments to help you communicate a medical problem.
• Notes for the Disabled in Brussels (The AngloFILE: Health, Fitness & Beauty)
  Overview of where to go and what to do if you are mobility, sight or hearing impaired - a wheelchair or cane user - and living in or visiting Brussels. Information on the Belgian organisations and facilities.
• Social Security & Health Benefits in Belgium (The AngloFILE: Health, Fitness & Beauty)
  Information on the Belgian national health care, with details on who benefits, where and how to register with the authorities and what contributions and benefits to expect.
• Support Groups: Alcoholics Anonymous, Drug, Cancer, HIV (The AngloFILE: Health, Fitness & Beauty)
  English-speaking support groups and meetings for AA (Alcoholics Anonymous) following the 12 Steps programme, drug aid, cancer support meetings, AIDS and more. See this page for contact information.
• Termination of Pregnancy/Abortion in Belgium (The AngloFILE: Health, Fitness & Beauty)
  Information on who to contact and how to proceed in the event of an unwanted pregnancy. Also information on family planning clinics.

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  House & Home Improvements

• Conversion Tables (The AngloFILE: House & Home Improvements)
  Imperial/American to Metric (Fahrenheit to Celsius/centigrade) conversions for length and area, air, body and oven temperatures, and US to UK to Euro clothing conversion tables.
• Electricity and Home Appliances in Belgium (The AngloFILE: House & Home Improvements)
  Information on the Belgian domestic power available, wall socket plugs and voltage of kitchen and living room (fridges, TVs) appliances.
• Home & Garden Discussion Forum (The AngloFILE: House & Home Improvements)
  This is the place to ask questions and share information on anything to do with your house, renovations, building projects, swimming pools, furniture and interior design ideas.
• Leaving Belgium & Moving On (The AngloFILE: House & Home Improvements)
  Information on what to do when moving from Belgium; including notifying schools and residency officials, closing bank accounts, ending contracts for utilities and insurance, exporting cars and moving pets.
• Moving House in Belgium (The AngloFILE: House & Home Improvements)
  Moving house is complicated: changing address, notifying the gas, water and telephone companies, your satellite provider, tax office, bank. This list of essential "to-do" items should simplify your move as much as possible.
• Services: Electricity, Gas, Water in Belgium (The AngloFILE: House & Home Improvements)
  Moving in? Information on the essential services in Belgium and how to get them connected to your home or office in the Brussels Capital region. Who to call and what paperwork to have handy in order to get your electricity, water and gas.

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  Property & Real Estate

• Accommodation Wanted Discussion Forum (The AngloFILE: Property & Real Estate)
  Looking for a house, flat, villa or apartment? Post your message in the AngloINFO discussion forums.
• Buying a House or Property in Belgium (The AngloFILE: Property & Real Estate)
  Belgian real estate is a complex area, so before you get in contact with local realtors or real estate agents who have property for sale in Brussels you may find it helpful to get to grips with what's involved in purchasing property in Belgium.
• French-English Property Jargon Guide (The AngloFILE: Property & Real Estate)
  When searching the property classifieds for a house or apartment to buy or rent, some terms may be unfamiliar - here are translations of the key French real estate words and phrases, in English.
• Property For Rent Discussion Forum (The AngloFILE: Property & Real Estate)
  Looking to rent out your house, flat, villa or apartment? Post your message in the AngloINFO discussion forums.
• Property For Sale Discussion Forum (The AngloFILE: Property & Real Estate)
  Looking to sell your house, flat, villa or apartment? Post your message in the AngloINFO discussion forums.
• Property Taxes in Belgium (The AngloFILE: Property & Real Estate)
  Information on who pays what taxes and why in the event of a property being bought in Belgium. With an explanation of the annual property taxes you will be charged as a home owner and of the various tax reliefs available.
• Renting a House or Apartment in Belgium (The AngloFILE: Property & Real Estate)
  The facts you need to know about renting a house or apartment in Belgium: the contract, the deposit, the lease and the legal obligations of the landlord and the tennant.

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  Shopping & Style

• Bring & Buy (Or Sell...) (The AngloFILE: Shopping & Style)
  FREE classified ads for Brussels - got something spare or something you want? Tell everyone here, in the AngloINFO discussion forums.
• Furniture, Hardware, Appliance & Office Supplies Shopping (The AngloFILE: Shopping & Style)
  Belgian chain stores that supply the basic furniture, home furnishings (curtains, carpets, cushions) white goods and electrical appliances (fridges, stoves, kettles, washing machines and tumble dryers, dishwashers, TVs and computers) for your home.

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  Sport & Leisure

• Daylight Savings Time (The AngloFILE: Sport & Leisure)
  The clocks change twice a year moving from winter (standard) time to summer time and back. Find out when, and how Belgium's time relates to the rest of the world.
• Fishing & Angling in Belgium (The AngloFILE: Sport & Leisure)
  Information on fishing, angling and the permits required for the fresh water rivers, lakes and dams of Belgium, as well as sea fishing off the Belgian coast. Information includes contacts for local fishing associations.
• Golf in Belgium (The AngloFILE: Sport & Leisure)
  Information for the golfer on golfing in Belgium: the Golf Federation, the requirements to play (the handicap system, medical certificates) with information on who to contact locally.
• Hunting in Belgium (The AngloFILE: Sport & Leisure)
  Information on hunting in Belgium, the seasons, species hunted and the restricted areas. Also an explanation of how to obtain a hunting licence and hunting permit.
• Sailing & Boating in Brussels (The AngloFILE: Sport & Leisure)
  Information on the rules on boat licences and sailing permits, the weather and more, with details of local sailing associations.
• Sports News (The AngloFILE: Sport & Leisure)
  The latest sports news from around the world, courtesy of The AngloINFO Newsroom - from cricket and (various kinds of) football to motor racing and athletics.
• The Great Outdoors: Hiking & Biking in Brussels (The AngloFILE: Sport & Leisure)
  Information on the facilities in Brussels for outdoors activities: walks, hikes and cycling activities in the area.
• Yachting News (The AngloFILE: Sailing & Boats)
  The latest happenings from around the world of yachts and yachting - stories from media sources around the globe collated in The AngloINFO Newsroom.

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  Travel & Tourism

• Airport Hand Baggage Security Rules (The AngloFILE: Airlines, Scheduled Flights & Charter)
  Since 2006 airport security rules have been tightened with regard to passengers' handbaggage and items (liquids and electronic equipment) that may be taken onboard. See this page for the current restrictions on flights in the EU, UK, US, and more.
• Brussels Airport Contacts (The AngloFILE: Travel & Tourism)
  How to get in touch with Brussels National Airport. With up-to-the minute flight information links to bus, taxi, lost property and airport information.
• Brussels Maps (The AngloFILE: Travel & Tourism)
  Access to interactive maps of the region that let you get right down to the level of individual street addresses!
• Bus Services in Brussels (The AngloFILE: Travel & Tourism)
  Details and contact information on the regional and city bus and tram transport system.
• European Health Insurance Card (The AngloFILE: Travel & Tourism)
  Launched June 2004, the "Health Card" is for EU residents to use to access medical resourses when travelling outside of their EU country of residence.
• Holiday Accommodation Options (The AngloFILE: Travel & Tourism)
  Taking a holiday in Brussels? Going on vacation in Belgium? Information on finding the right place to stay: self-catering, bed and breakfast, hotel or youth hostel, find out more.
• Local Tourism Notes (The AngloFILE: Travel & Tourism)
  Information and links for tourists to Brussels, with details on accommodation, flights and airports, museums, tourist services and must-see sights in the region.
• Trains & Railways in Brussels (The AngloFILE: Public Transport: Buses & Trains)
  Route maps and booking information for the national rail service, regional trains and the urban train network: to help you find your way around Brussels.
• Travel Guides - Belgium (The AngloFILE: Travel & Tourism)
  Printed guides to the country in the AngloINFO Bookshop - buy online!
• Travel Guides - Brussels (The AngloFILE: Travel & Tourism)
  The information you need when planning a visit to the Brussels Capital region - from anywhere in the world - or from within Belgium itself.