Guide to Flanders for international media ( 2 ) Dear Journalist, Belgium has become your home and place of work for either a short or long period of time. Most of you are here to report on European affairs, but as a journalist and resi- dent you will no doubt also be interested in what is hap- pening in Belgium and Flanders. Whether of a political, economic, scientific, social or cultural nature, much of the news on Belgium is made in Flanders. The Flanders Region starts at less than ten kilometres from the European District. We hope this booklet will pro- vide an answer to any initial questions you may have and Cher journaliste, provide you with useful contact information and sources. Our aim is to facilitate your search for news. Vous résiderez et travaillerez en Belgique pour une pé- We hope you will enjoy your stay in our country which riode plus ou moins longue. La plupart d’entre vous sont is located in the heart of the EU and is renowned for its ici pour couvrir des affaires européennes, mais en tant prosperity and its historical and contemporary culture. que journaliste et résident, il ne fait aucun doute que The government services of Flanders are at your disposal vous vous intéresserez à l’actualité belge et flamande. for any relevant support to make your life and work easier. Qu’il s’agisse de l’actualité politique, économique, scien- Welcome to Flanders! tifique, sociale ou culturelle, en Belgique, énormément des nouvelles sont produites en Flandre. For the latest information, please visit www.flanders.be/press or contact us via La Région flamande commence à moins de dix kilo-
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