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De Clercq on leave as Ghent cuts €120M, 350 jobs
Ghent (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Mayor Mathias De Clercq of Ghent is on medical leave as the city prepares €120 million in annual budget cuts, including 350 job losses. Hafsa…
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Ghent adds 50 DOTT bikes and expands ferry services
Ghent (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Ghent adds 50 new DOTT shared bikes, with 20 in Drongen, 30 in Bloemekeswijk, and…
Man stabbed during dispute in Oostakker’s Wonderwoud
Ghent (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - A 22-year-old man was hospitalized with stab wounds after a violent dispute escalated in Wonderwoud…
Unions demand clarity on ArcelorMittal €100M Ghent plan
Ghent (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - European trade unions, especially in Ghent, Belgium, criticise ArcelorMittal’s €100M/year “Zenith” cost-cutting plan for lacking…
310 devices stolen from Ghent District 09 found in Sweden
Ghent (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - In 2022, thieves stole 310 devices from Ghent's IT service District09. Insurance covered the loss.…
Copper IUD access improved in Ghent with Vzw Luna initiative
Ghent (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - In Ghent, the copper IUD (emergency coil) is 99% effective within 5 days, offers 5–10…
Ghent sees a rise in noise complaints from events, AC units
Ghent (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Ghent gets many noise complaints, over 25% from bars, restaurants, and events. Complaints about self-employed…
Ghent tests open swim at Portus Ganda, needs renovation
Ghent (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Ghent’s Zalige Zwemdagen (July 12–13, 2025) offers 2,000 swim spots at Veerkaai. Led by Alderman…
Ghent faces pressure over €120M savings plan clarity
Ghent (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Dozens of organisations are demanding clarity from Ghent officials regarding plans to save €120 million…