Belgium in the Ottoman Capital, From the Early Steps to 'la Belle Epoque'

This book has been published to mark the centenary of Le Palais de Belgique Legation in Constantinople, now known as Istanbul.

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Bilateral Trade Sheet Belgium-Türkiye

Bilateral Trade Sheet Belgium-Türkiye

Doing Business in Luxembourg

Doing Business in Luxembourg

Doing Business in Belgium

Doing Business in Belgium

BLCCT Newsletter January - September 2021

BLCCT Newsletter January - September 2021

Uluslararasına açılmak Türkiye Basın Bülteni

Uluslararasına açılmak Türkiye Basın Bülteni

İş Hayatında toplumsal Cinsiyet Eşitliği Paneli Basın Bülteni

İş Hayatında toplumsal Cinsiyet Eşitliği Paneli Basın Bülteni

BLCCT Newsletter July - December 2020

BLCCT Newsletter July - December 2020

BLCCT Newsletter January - June 2020

BLCCT Newsletter January - June 2020

Latest News

Annual BLCCA Academy Held in Antwerp and Brussels on September 24-25, 2025

The Belgian-Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce in Türkiye had the privilege of participating in the 2025 Belgian Luxembourg Chambers of Commerce abroad (BLCCA) Academy, held on September 24-25 in Antwerp and Brussels. Day 1 kicked off with an inspiring visit to the Port of Antwerp-Bruges — a strategic global hub in the heart of Europe. We explored how the port is not only advancing sustainable growth and supporting the energy transition, but also strengthens global supply chains through international partnerships and training initiatives.Day 2 was all about sharing, challenging and growing within the Belgian Luxembourg Chambers of Commerce abroad (BLCCA) network. A full day dedicated to peer exchange, open dialogue and cross-border collaboration -including valuable conversations with representatives from FIT - Flanders Investment & Trade.Many thanks to Wouter Van Gulck and Lieve Peeters and the entire Belgian Chambers team for their leadership and ‘drive for more’.The Belgian-Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce in Türkiye delegation (from left to right): Cem Hüryan, Seda Aras, Hans Broucke Gözde Esen Sakar. 

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Benelux Day Held at Pera Palace Hotel on September 4, 2025

Happy Benelux Day! On September 5, we celebrate the unity and cooperation between Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg – three neighbors bound by shared history, values and a strong commitment to regional collaboration.The Benelux Day networking event held on September 4 at the iconic Pera Palace Hotel in Istanbul and co-organised by the Belgian-Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce in Türkiye and the Dutch Business Association Turkey was an ideal occassion to re-connect with members after a well-deserved Turkish (hot) summer break.Cheers to friendship, progress and the spirit of Benelux! Nil Tunasar, Ahmet Turgut, Asım Günalp, Zeynep Bosna, Hans Broucke, Cem Huryan,Tim Van Anderlecht, Nicolas-Koray NAMER, Mehtap AKIN, Dr. Serhan Simsek (missing on photo)Thank you Winne van den Bosch and Ufuk Gedikli for the collaboration! 

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June 23, 2025 ETTIC Brussels Meeting

As a founding member of the European-Turkish Trade and Investment Council, ETTIC, the Belgian-Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce in Türkiye (represented by its Board Member Dr. Serhan Simsek), attended several meetings in Brussels with representatives of DG Trade and the European External Action Service, EEAS on June 23, 2025. Main agenda points: 👉the changes in the geopolitical- & geoeconomic context, driving a stronger cooperation between the EU and Türkiye 👉the modernization and upgrade of the EU Türkiye Customs Union 

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June 20, 2025 BLCCA General Assembly with Board Election

We are proud to announce that Hans Broucke, Chairperson of the Belgian-Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce in Türkiye (BLCCT), has been elected to the Board of the Federation of Belgian Chambers of Commerce, following the General Assembly held in Brussels on 20 June 2025.

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