Institute office closed 17.10.2023

Oct 17, 2023 | News

Single carnation stem against a white curtain.

The government asks that unnecessary travel to/in Brussels be avoided, therefore our office will be closed today. You can always contact us via phone or email.

Our deepest condolences to the Swedish community.

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De belgiska myndigheterna uppmanar alla i Bryssel att undvika resor till och inom staden. Därmed är institutet idag stängt, men vi är nåbara på telefon och per epost.

Vi deltar i den svenska befolkningens sorg med värme.

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