Congratulations to Henrique Burnay and the entire EUpportunity team! Once again, EUpportunity delivered one of the most insightful and engaging evenings under the PortugalNetwork initiative. On 3 February , CCBP members had the pleasure of participating in a high-level dinner featuring insightful interventions by Council President António Costa and EU Ambassador João Vale de Almeida . Their messages were thought-provoking, forward-looking, and sparked excellent discussio

The Belgian-Portuguese Chamber of Commerce was delighted to attend the inauguration of the Pestana Brussels Schuman hotel, reinforcing the portuguese-rooted Pestana Hotel Group 's solid presence in the heart of Europe. Located at the epicentre of European institutions, this new hotel brings the Pestana brand even closer to the pulse of the city and European life . It is an honour to see Portugal - and the island of Madeira - represented through this important international e

The Belgian-Portuguese Chamber of Commerce was delighted to welcome Secretary of State Emídio Sousa last Friday as part of his official visit to Belgium. The meeting provided an opportunity for in-depth reflection on economic activity in Belgium , the strengthening of bilateral economic relations and the role of the Portuguese diaspora as a strategic asset for Portugal as a global nation , based on an international community with a common language, culture and economic cap

📃 Last Tuesday, CCBP President   Kathleen Figueiredo Laissy  had the opportunity to take part in a working meeting at the  European Parliament , at the invitation of MEP  Ana Vasconcelos , portuguese member of  Renew Europe / Iniciativa Liberal , on the Performance Regulation under the future EU Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) . This exchange took place at a very early stage of the legislative process, allowing the Belgian-Portuguese Chamber of Commerce (CCBP) to bring

🌊 A deeply moving evening at the European Parliament Yesterday, the Belgian-Portuguese Chamber of Commerce had the honour of co-organising the screening of “Women from the Sea - Azores” (Raquel Clemente Martins, 2025) at the European Parliament  in Brussels, together with MEP Paulo do Nascimento Cabral  and Oceana . Endorsed by the United Nations  and recognised by UNESCO , the documentary highlights the powerful relationship between women in Azores and the sea — reminding u

🕒 14 January 2025 , 5.30 p.m. to 7.30 p.m. CEST 📌 European Parliament in Brussels , room Spinelli A5F385 Hosted by MEP Paulo do Nascimento Cabral with the support of the Belgian-Portuguese Chamber of Commerce and Oceana , join us for a screening session of this documentary, followed by a debate over the topic. Endorsed by the UN and recognized by UNESCO, the ‘Women of the Sea’ project aims to understand the relationship between women living in Portugal and the sea that su

As 2025 comes to an end, we would like to take a moment to thank you sincerely for your trust, your engagement, and your continued support of the Belgian-Portuguese Chamber of Commerce. This year has truly been one of the CCBP’s most impactful years yet.   Together, we strengthened our community by welcoming eleven new members , deepening the diversity and dynamism of our network.   We organised  18 events , creating meaningful moments of exchange, visibility, and business op

🍽️🌲 A season of Celebrations Last Thursday, 11 December , the Belgian-Portuguese Chamber of Commerce (CCBP) organized its Christmas Dinner at @Studio , in Brussels. Celebrating the holiday season, this occasion served as an o pportunity for members and friends of the Chamber to socialise and network . The evening was a success, with a lively and cheerful atmosphere and delicacies of Portuguese origin, which were marvellously prepared and served by My Portuguese Friends  an

Last Tuesday, 2/12, we hosted a new edition of our Meet the Members series — this time with  Time&Place Consulting . Thank you to  Glenn Cezanne , Founder & CEO, for an engaging session on what truly shapes impactful decision-making: ✔️ Understanding the “diplomatic space” around decisions; ✔️ Keeping values and empathy at the centre of professional life; ✔️ Bridging communication, public affairs and innovation; ✔️ Embracing AI — while staying firmly powered by people. We al

The Belgian-Portuguese Chamber of Commerce (CCBP) was present at  Millennium Portugal Exportador ! Represented by Inês Giesteira , our participation in this bustling event provided an opportunity to engage with numerous companies interested in expanding to the Belgian market, particularly in the metalwork, agro-food, and furniture sectors . As a bilateral Chamber, we support organisations at every step of their internationalisation process , offering: 🔹 Market-entry guidanc