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Optima Bank’s Jeroen Piqueur faces court in Ghent over €115 million bankruptcy scandal
Ghent (Brussels Morning Newspaper): Optima Bank, declared bankrupt in June 2016 with debts of €115 million, faces legal proceedings against former CEO Jeroen Piqueur and others for money laundering. The…
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Commission nominees undergo intensive vetting by MEPs
Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - EU lawmakers will review new Commission members assessing their qualifications…
Ypres Halloween walk disrupted: RVA inspections impact Kostumation’s scary experience
Ypres (Brussels Morning Newspaper): The Halloween walk in Ypres, organized by Kostumation, faced disruptions due…
Sandu and Stoianoglo battle for Moldova’s EU future
Chișinău (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Moldova is having its second round of presidential elections as…
Developer plans 29 homes in Anderlecht, CB Vogelenzang opposes nature threat
Anderlecht (Brussels Morning Newspaper): The Vogelzangbeek Valley's protection application expired, allowing a developer to plan…
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Six days of Ghent: Lotte Kopecky, Lindsay De Vylder, and top cyclists compete
Ghent (Brussels Morning Newspaper): The Six Days of Ghent at '+ Kuipke' runs from November 12-17. It features top cyclists…
Couples clash in Ghent: Man left in coma after assault, Court will decide on 13 December
Ghent (Brussels Morning Newspaper): On July 21, 2023, in Ghent, a fight led to Hans Van De Wal suffering a…
Parents detained in Ghent: Unintentional manslaughter charges after daughter’s death
Ghent (Brussels Morning Newspaper): On October 12, a girl was found dead in Ghent, leading to her parents' detention. They…
Driver collides with truck on E17 in Ghent: Fined €1,760, 45-day ban
Ghent (Brussels Morning newspaper): On August 8, 2022, a woman caused an accident on the E17 highway while driving under…
Protests erupt in Ghent over N-VA alliance with Groen
Ghent (Brussels Morning Newspaper): Mathias De Clercq's Voor Gent allied with N-VA, ending ties with Groen, starting protests from Groen…
Ghent incident: Driver with 2,644 ng/ml BAC hits cyclists, faces 4-year sentence
Ghent (Brussels Morning Newspaper): On February 25, 2024, in Ghent, a driver with an alcohol level of 2,644 ng /ml…
Ghent R40 crash: Motorcycle duo critically injured, investigation ongoing
Ghent (Brussels Morning Newspaper): An accident occurred at 6:00 PM at the R40 city ring road and Forelstraat, involving a…
Rinkkaai project: Affordable housing solutions for Ghent’s residents
Ghent (Brussels Morning Newspaper): Plans for two residential towers at 65 meters were changed due to local opposition. Rikkert Leman,…
