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InterNations – The Place for Latvians Living in Belgium

Want to connect with the expat community of Latvians in Belgium? Looking for Latvian compatriots to help you with your questions on expat life? Or are you looking for other Latvian expats to go on an excursion to the French-influenced provinces of the Walloon Region with?

InterNations Belgium offers everything you might need as an expat, no matter whether you already live in Belgium or are still in Latvia planning your upcoming foreign assignment. InterNations is the leading platform among expatriates and global minds in all countries around the world. Needless to say, our community of Latvian expats in Belgium is going very strong, with members having roots all across Latvia - from Daugavpils, over Jelgava to Riga.

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Kelly Powell

Kelly Powell

I loved moving to Brussels. But after a while I felt homesick. On InterNations I met a bunch of people from the US. That helped a lot.

Maria Lombardi

Maria Lombardi

You can really get lost in the "capital of Europe" - InterNations helped me to get settled and to make a lot of expat friends.

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An amazing community is waiting for you!

Meet international people at local events

Meet international people at local events

Socialize, enjoy hobbies, and make friends

Socialize, enjoy hobbies, and make friends

Get info, and feel at home abroad!

Get info, and feel at home abroad!

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Meet other Latvians at our events in Belgium

Attend our monthly events and activities for Latvians expatriates to get to know like-minded expatriates in real life.

Palestine, a Song of the Land
Palestine, a Song of the Land
Please join me for a musical evening to Palestine, a Song of the Land by Ramzi Aburedwan reflects on place and belonging: on land that is lived on, cultivated and inherited. The celebrated Palestinian composer takes this theme as the starting point for an evening in which traditional music meets bot
Please join me for a musical evening to Palestine, a Song of the Land by Ramzi Aburedwan reflects on place and belonging: on land that is lived on, cultivated and inherited. The celebrated Palestinian composer takes this theme as the starting point for an evening in which traditional music meets bot
"The Invite" Avant-Première
"The Invite" Avant-Première
This is a pre-release screening of a movie by Olivia Wilde, starring herself, Penelope Cruz, Edward Norton and Seth Rogen. Based on the Spanish movie "Sentimental" this is a high calibre comedy. It has a rating of 7.8/10 on Imdb. There will be an introductory talk before the movie starts. Buy you
This is a pre-release screening of a movie by Olivia Wilde, starring herself, Penelope Cruz, Edward Norton and Seth Rogen. Based on the Spanish movie "Sentimental" this is a high calibre comedy. It has a rating of 7.8/10 on Imdb. There will be an introductory talk before the movie starts. Buy you
Backgammon Nights Are Back!
Backgammon Nights Are Back!
The traditional backgammon/tavli evenings are back, in a new venue! Join us for a fun night at the (...) Protected content (...) on Thursday 17 September, at 19:00. Whether you're a newcomer or an experienced player, everyone is welcome to this relaxed and friendly gathering. Play in teams of t
The traditional backgammon/tavli evenings are back, in a new venue! Join us for a fun night at the (...) Protected content (...) on Thursday 17 September, at 19:00. Whether you're a newcomer or an experienced player, everyone is welcome to this relaxed and friendly gathering. Play in teams of t
Vernissage - Group Exhibition Art History
Vernissage - Group Exhibition Art History
Art History brings together fifteen contemporary artists around a shared challenge: to reinterpret a masterpiece from art history and transform it into an original new work. From tribute to reinterpretation, each artist draws inspiration from an iconic artwork while extending their own artistic prac
Art History brings together fifteen contemporary artists around a shared challenge: to reinterpret a masterpiece from art history and transform it into an original new work. From tribute to reinterpretation, each artist draws inspiration from an iconic artwork while extending their own artistic prac

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Pursue your hobbies with amazing new friends

Do you want to continue with your hobbies — or discover new ones — while living abroad? There’s a variety of InterNations Groups you can join, including everything from sightseeing to hiking. These are run by dedicated Consuls with at least one activity each month, such as dinners in the cities finest restaurants, sports or outings with other expats to explore all that your new home has to offer.

Explorers Group
Explorers Group
City Explorers Group
City Explorers Group
La Dolce Vita Group
La Dolce Vita Group
Outdoor Adventures Group
Outdoor Adventures Group

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Tips and Advice on Belgium from Your Fellow Latvian Expats

Obviously, expat life in Belgium goes well beyond shipping your belongings and taking care of red tape. Socializing with fellow Latvians is an important facet of living abroad and can be a huge stepping stone in getting to know the Belgian mentality and way of life. Latvians in Belgium are a part of our community, calling cities such as Antwerp, Leuven, Brussels, and many others home. You can use InterNations to look for fellow Latvians in Brussels, for example.

Wondering where to shop for Latvian delicatessen, want to discuss your national team's latest match, or simply talk to someone in your native language? Become a member of the Belgian InterNations Community!

  • Our network is the best place to meet expats from Latvia.
  • On the Belgium Expat Forums, you can get competent answers to all your expat-related questions: how to find a babysitter fluent in your mother tongue, where to get pirags in Brussels, etc.
  • The InterNations Places database for Belgium has information on the nearest Latvian embassy and many other institutions.

From the French-influenced provinces of the Walloon Region to the Flemish North, you can meet supportive and friendly Latvian expats in Belgium on InterNations.

Meet and Mingle with Fellow Latvians in Belgium

Additionally, InterNations hosts regular expat events and activities in Belgium. Our get-togethers are sure to cater to your taste as well: as a member, you can partake in cozy gatherings to enjoy some Belgian pommes frites, join one of our huge expat celebrations with hundreds of participants in Brussels’s best locations, and much more. Want to discover Belgium? Go on a weekend trip with your fellow expats to see Ghent's canals and other beautiful landmarks.

Our meet-ups and activities offer many wonderful opportunities to mingle with expatriates hailing from Latvia and dozens of other countries in a casual setting. Just sign up for your InterNations membership and you’ll soon hear a cordial Sveiki from our Latvians living in Belgium!

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