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Hoeselt and Bilzen fire brigades merge with 82 firefighters
Bilzen-Hoeselt (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The fire brigades of Hoeselt and Bilzen merged into one base in Bilzen with 82 firefighters and 35 ambulance staff, said Chief Jos Peters; open…
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Fake bank employees arrested in Bilzen Fraud investigation
Bilzen-Hoeselt/Riemst (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - For the first time this week, the Bilzen-Hoeselt-Riemst police, in a major advancement, apprehended three suspects…
Increase in Burglaries in Bilzen-Hoeselt-Riemst Police Urge 101
Bilzen (Brussels Morning Newspaper): Burglaries are rising in Bilzen-Hoeselt-Riemst. Police Chief Dirk Claes urges residents to stay alert and report…
Bilzen’s Munsterbos installs 168 new nest boxes for local bird conservation
Bilzen (Brussels Morning Newspaper): Since 2012, Munsterbos in Hoge Kempen National Park has supported local birds with 200 nest boxes.…
Bilzen’s Suzanne Krekelberg and son Bas compete in Atlantic Rowing Challenge
Bilzen (Brussels Morning Newspaper): Suzanne Krekelberg and her son Bas are rowing 4,800 km in the Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge,…
Bilzen’s €31M railway upgrade: New bridges and tunnels by Frédéric Petit’
Bilzen (Brussels Morning Newspaper): In Bilzen, Belgium, Infrabel is upgrading railway crossings with a €31 million project, adding bridges and…
Hoeselt and Bilzen councils face childcare rate changes amid Raskin’s concerns
Bilzen (Brussels Morning Newspaper): Werner Raskin (VLD-Plus) opposes childcare rate changes in Hoeselt, fearing increased costs for families. Mayor Bruno…
Bilzen arson: Five Suspects cleared, Lawyer Mark Huygen calls for justice
Bilzen (Brussels Morning Newspaper): In September 2024, Belgian authorities decided not to charge five suspects linked to a 2019 arson…
Bilzen’s Bionerga faces relocation by 2026 despite reduced odor complaints
Bilzen (Brussels Morning Newspaper): Residents in Bilzen have complained about bad smells from the Bionerga composting plant, leading to daily…