The Flemish publishers DPG Media and Mediahuis posted net profits of 228 million euro and 117 million euro respectively in 2021. This is not because people in Flanders are particularly excessive media consumers, but because the share of these media groups in other sectors and abroad is increasing. DPG Media Group and Mediahuis have been…
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The Belgian life sciences sector is on the rise. In the past decade, some 10,000 jobs have been created and both exports and R&D expenditures have more than doubled. According to bio.be/essenscia, the Belgian sector federation of the chemical and life sciences industry, Belgium can remain the gateway for biotech companies in Europe, for instance…
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With the help of new and especially digital technology, HealthTech is a fast-growing sector worldwide. In Belgium and Flanders, too, more and more investments are being made, including by the government, in a sector where innovation and knowledge sharing are central. HealthTech or health technology is the application of organised knowledge and skills in the…
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Since the outbreak of the corona crisis, the whole world has turned its attention to the vaccines, therapies and innovations of the Belgian pharmaceutical sector. This translates into remarkable export figures, which have risen by no less than 70 per cent over the past two years. Belgium is one of the world leaders in the…
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Although Flanders is only a dot on the world map in terms of size and population, the region has a world reputation when it comes to biotechnology. Almost ten percent of the industry is related to the bioeconomy, accounting for five percent of employment. The Flemish biotech sector is strong internationally, with many biotech pioneers…
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These are turbulent times on the international markets, but not for Belgian biotechnology companies. Despite a 2 percent drop, the companies retain a total market capitalisation of 42.1 billion euro, ranking third in Europe. This is much better than the sector’s performance in the United States and Asia, according to recent figures from KBC Securities,…
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De Europese farm-to-forkstrategie die in het najaar van 2021 werd goedgekeurd, beoogt een milieuvriendelijke landbouwsector. Om de doelstellingen te bereiken moeten de productie en consumptie van vlees naar omlaag. Zowel Europa als Vlaanderen blijven intussen geld pompen in de promotie van vleeswaren. Om de voedselzekerheid in Europa te garanderen is in de begroting van de…
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Like other Western European countries and international cities, Belgium has a considerable number of expatriates and expat communities. Most of these foreign workers live in Brussels, although more and more are finding their way to Flanders. Belgium is the second most cosmopolitan place in the world and the number one expat destination in Europe. There…
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Brussels is a bilingual region in a country with three official languages. Nevertheless, a multitude of languages is common in the Belgian capital. This also translates into adapted and often international education, which may clash with regional interests. As the capital of Europe, Brussels has seen a growth of international schools in recent decades, offering…
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As Belgium and Brussels in particular are home to the EU, NATO and other important international institutions, the Capital of Europe attracts a lot of media attention. The Brussels-Capital Region is home to some 730 journalists, a number that doubles during EU Council meetings. Due to its international character, expatriate media are also quite active….
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