How to Buy Interpretation Services: Belgian Linguists Publish Public Sector RFP 101
Three linguist organizations in Belgium publish RFP manual to improve tender process; suggest focusing on quality and prioritizing local providers.
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A Year After Covid, Belgian Interpreters Continue to Reel From Lost Income
Conference interpreters in Belgium see income cut in half due to Covid. Belgian linguist group CBTI-BKVT lobbies government to include interpreters in financial relief grants.
Belgian LSPs ElaN Languages and OneLiner Merge
Belgium language service providers, ElaN Languages and OneLiner, announce merger. Johan Noël of ElaN discusses revenues, new deal wins, recent Dutch acquisition, and why they are crisis-resistant.
Acolad Buys Livewords as It Accelerates Up the Language Industry Food Chain
Serial acquirer Acolad buys Livewords in a move to further consolidate the language industry in Western Europe.
Belgian Translators Average EUR 0.10 to 0.13 per Word According to Inaugural Survey
An inaugural survey from the Belgian Chamber of Translators and Interpreters revealed average rates for translators and interpreters in Belgium for agencies and direct clients, as well as language combinations, specializations, satisfaction rates, and technology use.
EU’s DG CONNECT Announces EUR 3.5m Tender For English Translation Services
The EU has announced a new into-English translation tender worth EUR 3.5m over 2 years. The bid winner will provide translation services to the Directorate-General for Communications Networks, Content and Technology (DG CONNECT).
Translators in Belgium Achieve Breakthrough Government Recognition
After a struggle that lasted nearly 40 years, the Belgian government finally creates a national register of sworn translators and interpreters. The move implies de facto official recognition of the profession.
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