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

May 12, 2025 Business Seminar with TEID (Ethics and Reputation Society)

On May 12, 2025, hosted by the Consulate General of Belgium in Istanbul, the event was organized in Palais de Belgique in cooperation with the Ethics and Reputation Society (TEID) and the Belgium-Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce (BLCCT) and addressed current developments in the field of ethics, compliance and responsible business practices in the business world. The event began with opening speeches by Tim Van Anderlecht, Consul General of Belgium in Istanbul, and Hans Broucke, President of BLCCT. Then, Dylan van de Ven from the OECD Center for Responsible Business delivered his speech titled “Beyond Compliance: Strengthening Integrity through Responsible Business Conduct.”The panel section of the event was moderated by Banu Özyalçın, TEİD Board Member and Siemens Turkey Chief Compliance Officer. In the panel titled “Business Integrity, Business Ethics, Anti-Bribery Anti-Corruption (ABAC) and Responsible Business Conduct (RBC)”; Arzu Özer (HRD Antwerp Turkey Board Member and Vice President), Emre Atabay, CAMS (TEB Compliance Director), Ayça Güntülü ALKAN ÖZDEMİR (Air Liquide Legal Manager and Ethics Correspondent) and İrem Carenza (Ford Otosan Compliance Leader) shared their experiences and corporate approaches with the participants. The event ended with a networking meeting where many representatives from the business world came together. In this section, the participants had the opportunity to exchange information and experiences on ethical and responsible business culture.

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May 8, 2025 Voka Trade Mission

It was a pleasure to interact with Voka - Kamer van Koophandel Antwerpen-Waasland on the occassion of their trade mission to Istanbul on May 8th, 2025. As Belgian-Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce in Türkiye. We are pleased to contribute to the development of commercial relationships between Belgium and Türkiye.

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Economic Update on April 14, 2025

The Belgian-Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce in Türkiye organized an event titled "Economic Update :”Cloudy with Silver Linings” at the Consulate General of Belgium on April 14th,2025.Following the recent political events in Türkiye and the April 2 “US Liberation Day” trade tariffs announcement, it was the perfect time to have our members interact and exchange views and expectations with Hakan Aklar TEB Chief Economist.The US imposed global-wide trade tariffs and its impact on Türkiye was assessed:👉Türkiye less impacted with a reciprocal tariff of 10%.👉Türkiye’s trade balance with the US is balanced (USD 16.3 bio exports vs. USD 16.2 bio imports).👉Secondary impact for Türkiye could be triggered by lower demand in main EU economies, but EU defense spending can create a positive impetus for Türkiye.China’s commodity imports have declined, leading to lower commodity prices: 👍positive for Türkiye.On the domestic front:End 2025 CPI expectation of 30%.Moderate GDP growth of 3%.FX reserves have declined with increased political uncertainty, but the Central Bank has the capacity for FX intervention.Thank you Hakan Aklar Tim Van Anderlecht for hosting

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Women's Day Special Event : Empowering Women to Lead the Future on March 11th,2025

The Belgian-Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce in Türkiye was proud to contribute to the Empowering Women to Lead the Future event, organised by bilateral chambers and Yapı Kredi in celebration of International Women's Day on March 11th.A special thank you to our member Esra Omuzluoglu, Cross Border Banking Activities Manager at Yapı Kredi, for her instrumental role in bringing this event to life. Her dedication and leadership were key to making this event a success.As part of the joint effort with our bilateral international chambers, we were honoured to participate in this inspiring event that emphasised the importance of women's leadership in shaping a more inclusive future. The event featured insightful panels, with thought-provoking speakers sharing their experiences and ideas to empower women in leadership roles.A highlight of the day was the participation of our member La Lorraine Türkiye Chairperson, Neslihan Nigiz Ulak, who spoke on Panel 2. She shared valuable insights and contributed to the important conversation on women's leadership. We are proud to have her as part of our network and thank her for her contribution.Together with our fellow bilateral international chambers, we remain committed to fostering an environment where women's leadership is celebrated, recognised, and supported. Thank you to everyone who made this event a resounding success! 

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