Registering as an EU citizen in Ghent Just arrived No Update by Heather - 17 March, 202129 July, 2021 The following information describes what to do when registering as an EU citizen in Ghent city centre if you will be an employee here. If you are living in a house/apartment with postcode 9000 you will need to follow this process. It is colloquially known as the ‘Zuid process’ because
Registering as a US citizen in Ghent Just arrived No Update by Dena Mehalakes - 2 March, 202117 March, 2021 The following information describes the process when registering as a US citizen in Ghent. The requirements can vary from person to person depending on what type of visa you have, what your job is, how long you are staying, etc. I will give you a little preview of the experience
Art Nouveau Buildings in Ghent Exploring Ghent No Update by Dena Mehalakes - 7 July, 201911 October, 2020 Art Nouveau was a style of art and architecture that was popular from 1890-1910. It was inspired by nature, particularly the forms of plants and flowers. The intricate design style originated in Belgium, and the first art nouveau house designs were credited to Victor Horta, who was a Ghent native.
My Gent: Synchronised swimming and a new life in a friendly Flemish city My Gent No Update by Heather - 17 April, 201914 August, 2020 Originally from the UK, Liz and her husband are planning on moving to Ghent after they recently bought a house here. To get involved with the local community, Liz is bringing her years of synchronised swimming experience and putting on a show at the 2019 Gentse Feesten. We caught up
Find a Job in a Ghent Startup Employees No Update by Guest author - 30 January, 201918 August, 2021 We mentioned to look for a job in a startup as an option in the previous Square post How To Find A Job In Ghent Without Speaking Dutch. There are quite a few startups active in Ghent. The newspaper Het Laatste Nieuws stated Ghent is an "epicentrum" for startups, singling
My Gent: Lenka’s dance with the stars My Gent No Update by Nina - 16 October, 201818 August, 2021 One of the most common questions among expats in Gent is where to find a dance school. So when I saw Lenka, or Badriyah on stage, at her belly dance performance, I knew I had to interview her. But there is more to this energetic Czech girl than her mesmerising
Books about Ghent Exploring Ghent No Update by Max Streicher - 16 July, 201818 August, 2021 Do you enjoy discovering Ghent from a writer’s perspective or just fancy a silent retreat with a good book in the park? In this article I’ll provide you with books about Ghent suggestions covering a variety of perspectives on this Belgian city. 3030
The Curious Case of Ham-Dressed University Pillars Exploring Ghent No Update by Nina - 25 June, 201818 August, 2021 An animated discussion on the appeal of the Broche pillar on Korenmarkt or the love-hate relationship of Gentenaars with the Schapenstal (sheep barn, a pet name for the Stadshal on the Emile Braunplein) - these are just two examples of how engaged the city dwellers are when it comes to
A Conversation with John “Sleepy” Moran of Gent Glas Exploring Ghent No Update by Rebecca Bramlett - 11 June, 201818 August, 2021 John “Sleepy” Moran is an American artist living in Gent. He runs Gent Glas, which is self-described as “a unique glass studio, gallery, shop, and café located in the heart of Ghent, Belgium.” His artists’ website, Back Door Art, says that “John Moran is a politically and socially engaged hot glass
Help For Expats in Ghent – Meet the Glocals: First Event Kicks Off Events No Update by Nina - 29 March, 201821 September, 2020 Meet the Glocals is a series of expat events in Ghent where more established expats and experts provide help for expats in Ghent. Organised by Community Gent, several rounds of the events will take place this year. Read on to learn all about them. TheSquare.Gent caught up with the new head
