Recognition of qualifications

Most people who want to train, work or set up as self-employed in Belgium will need to have the qualifications they gained abroad recognised.

Please consult the page on equivalence of diplomas in the 'Education' section of the portal for more information.

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Discover the annual Key figures brochure, published by Statistics Belgium, the Statistics directorate of the Belgian FPS Economy. This brochure contains basic figures on population, society, territory, environment, economy, real estate, construction, mobility and transport.
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Keep your smartphones secure: "OK is not always OK!"

Having a smartphone in your pocket is now the most common thing there is, among both young and old. The number of applications as well as the uses we are making of them on a daily basis are multiplying. This is where criminals and fraudsters come in: they are increasingly developing viruses specifically designed to target mobile devices and go on the attack.

But prevention is possible, and simple: only download applications from official app stores.

You can also secure your smartphone by following these tips:
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22 March: moment of remembrance to pay tribute to the victims of acts of terrorism

On the sixth anniversary of the attacks of 22 March 2016, a moment of remembrance will be held this Tuesday to pay tribute to all victims of acts of terrorism perpetrated in Belgium and to all Belgian victims of terrorist acts committed abroad.
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