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James Argent looks slimmer than ever after he was spotted running topless on holiday in Spain – showing off his incredible trim figure. James Argent looks slimmer than ever The former The Only Way Is Essex star stripped down to just a pair of running shorts as he showed off the incredible results of his 14 stone weight loss on his afternoon jog. James, 34, dubbed Arg on the ITV Be reality TV show, revealed his slim waist…

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Whether it is for business or pleasure visiting Brussel’s Notre Dame Du Sablon is a must if you are travelling to Belgium. Make the trip! it’s not very far. Dominating the Sablon Square in the centre of Brussels, this church was transformed from a chapel into a major gothic church. It is dedicated to Our Lady of the Sablon, which in itself is a trip down a rich historical lane. The Legend that led to Our Lady on…

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The Grand Place The Grand Place in Brussels is hidden away in the centre of the city but when you enter on foot, you are guaranteed to be left stunned. According to Wikipedia, the Grand Place is the most important tourist destination and most memorable landmark in Brussels. At the centre of The Grand Place is the beautiful 15th Century city hall but dotted around the square you will also be impressed by the six guild halls…

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Bruxelles-National Airport BRU Located in the northeast of the Belgian capital, Brussels Airport or Bruxelles-National Airport is used by more than 22 million visitors annually. The airport is a central European hub, flying to 238 destinations globally. It has become one of the main airports in Europe to make connecting flights, Like Denver in the United States. Belgium has five airports in use for international passenger flights. One is located near Antwerp, one near Liege,…

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Belgium government – Palais de la nation EU

Federal Constitutional Monarchy The Belgium government operates under a Federal constitutional monarchy. It is a sovereign state and a federal constitutional monarchy with a parliamentary system. The chief of state in the country is the King. The king represents the Belgian identity, and he appoints the Prime Minister by taking the Parliament’s consent.  Belgium Government The Kingdom of Belgium is a parliamentary democracy under a constitutional monarchy. The country gained its independence in 1830 when the provisional government became independent from the Netherlands. …

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Euro € The Euro is the monetary unit and currency of the European Union, represented by the symbol €. Euro is the official currency of 19 out of the 27 member states of the European Union. This group of states is known as the eurozone or, officially, Euro area, and includes about 340 million citizens as of 2019.  The Euro – The currency of the European Union It began as a noncash monetary unit in 1999…

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Dutch, French & German The official language of Belgium Belgium is officially multilingual and all three languages; Dutch, French and German are recognised as National languages. The country has distinctive regions including Dutch-speaking Flanders to the north, French-speaking Wallonia to the south and a German-speaking community to the east. The history of the country has a lot to do with the languages that are spoken today. Belgium has been ruled by the Dutch, Germans during…

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