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Ross Video Acquires FX-Motion Robotic Camera Systems

Ross Video has acquired FX-Motion, a robotic camera systems company based in Brussels, Belgium, and is planning to use the company's technology to offer systems that could significantly improve the production quality of newscasts and live TV productions.

topix.net | 07-Feb-2012 23:15

World's First Titanium Mandible Created, 205 More Bones Needed for a Complete Terminator

Medgadget was profiled in The Arizona Republic , The Los Angeles Times , BMJ , Silicon Valley / San Jose Business Journal , and other publications.

topix.net | 07-Feb-2012 18:51

Neelie Kroes: Greece Exit Will Not Kill Euro

Neelie Kroes, European Commission vice President in charge of the Digital Agenda gestures during a news conference on e-commerce and other online services action plan at the EU commission headquaters in Brussels, Belgium 11 January 2012.

topix.net | 07-Feb-2012 14:41

Existing policies, regulation, legislation and ongoing health...

Existing policies, regulation, legislation and ongoing health promotion activities related to physical activity and nutrition in pre-primary education settings: an overview by: A. Nethe , A. Dorgelo , S. Kugelberg , J. van Assche , G. Buijs , A. Yngve , S. de Henauw , G. Boskou , Y. Manios , ToyBox-study group Obesity prevention efforts for ... (more)

topix.net | 07-Feb-2012 12:36

Belgian ambassador to Syria recalled
Foreign Minister Didier Reynders announced the news on Monday. Meanwhile, the Syrian embassy in Brussels was the scene of an attack. Demonstrators managed to get into the building and...
expatica.com | 07-Feb-2012 12:26

U.S. a hot destination for those eyeing a career abroad
Belgians who are interested in starting a career outside their home country, would prefer the United States to work. That's according to research carried out by Global Talent Mobility...
expatica.com | 07-Feb-2012 12:26

Belgium sees coldest night of this winter
In Elsenborn, in the eastern part of the country, temperatures dropped to -21 degrees Celsius. Meanwhile, the construction sector is starting to feel the consequences of the cold spell.
expatica.com | 07-Feb-2012 12:00

EU commission is losing patience with Greece
The EU commission is pushing Greece to finally implement reforms, warning that otherwise Athens might not receive any more bailout cash from Europe.
expatica.com | 07-Feb-2012 12:00

Portugal's economic future in limbo
The situation in Portugal remains uncertain as the government, economists and investors take opposing views. The government is optimistic, economists expect a haircut, and investors are...
expatica.com | 07-Feb-2012 12:00

Heizel attractions could be closing their doors
Ocade and Mini-Europe Belgium, two attractions located on the Heizel site in Brussels, are angry with plans for a big commercial centre which would be built partly on their grounds.
expatica.com | 07-Feb-2012 09:02

Merkel throws her weight behind Sarkozy
German Chancellor Angela Merkel made good her promise to support fellow conservative President Nicolas Sarkozys re-election campaign, by making a series of TV appearances with the...
expatica.com | 07-Feb-2012 09:00

Woman Receives 3D Printer-Created Transplant Jaw

An 83 year-old Belgian woman has become the first-ever person to receive a transplant jawbone tailor-made for her face using a 3D printer .

topix.net | 07-Feb-2012 08:22

Royal premises in social services controversy
King Albert is receiving financial support from the social services for accommodating homeless people in his premises near the castle of Ciergnon, in Wallonia. Premier Elio Di Rupo is...
expatica.com | 07-Feb-2012 08:00

Unions launch new 24-hour strike against austerity cuts
Greek unions launched a 24-hour general strike on Tuesday to protest against a raft of strict austerity measures that Greek politicians are in the process of negotiating with the EU and...
expatica.com | 07-Feb-2012 08:00

Greeks lose faith in politicians
Many Greeks are angry with their politicians, whom they accuse of playing tactical games ahead of elections as debt talks continue. DW spoke to three Greeks who are worried about the...
expatica.com | 07-Feb-2012 08:00

[VIDEO] - No right turn on red for cyclists yet
07/02/12 - Newly introduced traffic rules allow cyclist to make a right turn when the traffic light are on red in certain places, where special traffic signs have been put. However, the...
expatica.com | 07-Feb-2012 07:02

[VIDEO] - Postmen braving the blistering cold
07/02/11 - The freezing temperatures are bad news for a number of people, including postmen. A VRT team followed a local postman in Lennik, in the countryside west of Brussels. Jimmy...
expatica.com | 07-Feb-2012 07:02

Rocky road ahead for road tax vignette and kilometre levy for lorries
A year ago Flanders, Wallonia and Brussels joined hands in their commitment to introduce a common road tax vignette for passenger cars. Flemish Minister for Mobility Hilde Crevits and...
expatica.com | 07-Feb-2012 06:01

Landmark for fuel cells in Antwerp
Two Belgian industrial companies, the chemical group Solvay and the materials technology group Umicore, presented the biggest artificial membrane fuel cell in the world at an Antwerp...
expatica.com | 07-Feb-2012 06:01

Stock exchange to be turned into a beer museum?
The city of Brussels confirmed its plan to turn the current stock exchange building in the capital’s Anspach Avenue into a beer museum in 2014. “We want to give the building...
expatica.com | 07-Feb-2012 06:01

Vatican says child sex abuse must be reported
Catholic clergy has an obligation to report child sex abuse, a Vatican official told the Holy Sees first symposium on the subject Monday, but victims groups demanded the Vatican hand...
expatica.com | 07-Feb-2012 06:00

Iced Earth: Audio Interview With Stu Block

Witchfinder Radio 's "Blowing Up The Lakehead" , which airs on CILU 102.7 FM in Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada, conducted an interview with singer Stu Block of American metallers ICED EARTH before the band's November 3, 2011 concert in Antwerp, Belgium.

topix.net | 07-Feb-2012 04:12

Deaths mount as winter weather batters Europe

Winter weather battered Europe Monday, with snow closing roads in Romania, where at least 39 people have died so far due to the cold snap.

topix.net | 07-Feb-2012 03:12

US shutters Syria embassy, pulls out ambassador
The United States closed its embassy in Syria and pulled out all its staff on Monday, but President Barack Obama shied away from talk of military intervention and vowed to pursue...
expatica.com | 07-Feb-2012 00:00

Bionic octogenarian scores the world's first 3D-printed jawbone

The futuretech known as 3D printing might just be on the cusp of mainstream awareness , but it's already revolutionizing the medical community.

topix.net | 06-Feb-2012 23:08

83-Year-Old Woman Gets the World's First 3D Printed Replacement Jaw

An 83-year-old woman in Belgium is now the proud owner of what could be possibly the coolest lower jaw in history: a 3D printed titanium mandible replacement.

topix.net | 06-Feb-2012 21:03

3-D printed jaw lets 83-year-old breathe, chew and talk

A researcher holds up a replica of a lower jawbone that was created with 3-D printer that was implanted in an 83-year-old woman.

topix.net | 06-Feb-2012 19:58

World's first 3D printer-created jaw fitted to 83-year-old

In a world first, an elderly patient has had a 3D printer-created lower jaw surgically implanted with complete success.

topix.net | 06-Feb-2012 18:58

DrupalDriven's Specialists At The PHPBenelux Conference 2012

Drupal Driven's PHP programmers have just come back from the PHPBenelux Conference-2012. The event took place on January 27-28 in Antwerp, Belgium.

topix.net | 06-Feb-2012 15:48

Belgium recalls envoy to Syria
Belgium's Foreign Minister Didier Reynders has recalled the country's ambassador to Syria for consultations, news agency Belga reported Monday.Reynders has also asked the...
expatica.com | 06-Feb-2012 13:00

Traffic chaos on Inner Brussels Orbital
An accident involving an exceptional transport caused havoc on the Inner Brussels orbital ring road on Monday morning.
expatica.com | 06-Feb-2012 12:27

House sparrow pips finch at the post
The house sparrow and the chaffinch are the most common birds in Flemish gardens. This is one of the findings from the count that the environment organisation Natuurpunt conducted in...
expatica.com | 06-Feb-2012 12:27

Spending power now or jobs in the future?
The economist Geert Noels has warned that not enough of the jobs that are being brought back to Europe from Asia are ending up in Belgium. Mr Noels blames a number of decisions that...
expatica.com | 06-Feb-2012 12:27

Romanian PM quits over austerity protests
Romanias Prime Minister Emil Boc resigned on Monday, following weeks of unrest spurned by the cost-cutting measures his government has taken as part of an IMF bailout deal.
expatica.com | 06-Feb-2012 12:27

Government retreats on pension reform
The Belgian Government has drafted proposals with a view to modifying the retirement pension reforms that it agreed last December.
expatica.com | 06-Feb-2012 12:00

Romanian prime minister quits over austerity protests
Romanias Prime Minister Emil Boc resigned on Monday following weeks of unrest spurred by the cost-cutting measures his government has introduced as part of an IMF bailout deal....
expatica.com | 06-Feb-2012 12:00

Merkel, Sarkozy to discuss fiscal coordination
French and German officials say their leaders will discuss economic coordination in the European Union and escalating violence in Syria when they meet for annual talks on Monday.
expatica.com | 06-Feb-2012 10:00

RHJ International: Completion of Disposal of Interests in Asahi Tec Corporation

RHJ International confirms that ATC Holdings II Co., Ltd., a corporation owned by investment funds ultimately managed by Japanese private equity firm Unison Capital Group , has successfully closed its tender offer on Asahi Tec Corporation launched on January 6, 2012.

topix.net | 06-Feb-2012 09:39

Eurogroup chief says Greece must pull its weight
In a German magazine interview, eurozone financial heavyweight Jean Claude Juncker has said that the Greek government cannot expect solidarity from European partners unless it can...
expatica.com | 06-Feb-2012 08:00

Solvay hails world's largest fuel cell of type in Flanders
Chemicals giant Solvay hailed Monday the successful entry into service in Flanders of what it said was the largest fuel cell of its type in the world.A super-battery that...
expatica.com | 06-Feb-2012 08:00

[VIDEO] - Prison guards cant cope with Farid Le Fou
Farid Le Fou or Mad Farid has had to be move from Tournai prison to Jamioulx penitentiary.
expatica.com | 06-Feb-2012 07:00

Greek debt deal delayed amid growing pressure
Greek coalition leaders have postponed negotiations until Tuesday after failing to reach an agreement on crucial austerity measures. France and Germany have called on Greece to approve...
expatica.com | 06-Feb-2012 07:00

Sarkozy, Merkel back special Greek debt account
France and Germany backed the idea that Greece should create a special fund to pay its debt and avoid bankruptcy, French President Nicolas Sarkozy said after talks with German...
expatica.com | 06-Feb-2012 07:00

Death toll from Europe's deep freeze on the rise
A deadly chill that has plunged Europe into the deep freeze for more than a week was responsible for more deaths on Sunday, bringing the number of fatalities across the continent to...
expatica.com | 06-Feb-2012 07:00

Greek leaders resume talks over EU/IMF bailout
The Greek government resumed crisis talks Monday to agree on tough reforms required before lenders release 130 billion in new rescue funds. Without the new bailout, Greece would default...
expatica.com | 06-Feb-2012 07:00

north by northwest

It has a port. For centuries this has made it a place of meeting, encounter and exchange.

topix.net | 06-Feb-2012 04:29