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Kortrijk’s wind turbine plan faces opposition
Kortrijk (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The Kortrijk city council opposes the northernmost of 4 proposed wind turbines because residents are concerned about shadow flicker, noise, and ice. Despite a ministerial…
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The European Commission Faces Its Biggest Scandal in 20 Years
A few days ago, the Dutch newspaper De Telegraaf uncovered findings that are now shaking the entire…
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Europe’s rule of law dilemma: Balancing democratic values and national sovereignty
Greece (Brussels Morning) Recent Eurobarometer surveys highlight significant public concern across Europe regarding human rights…
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Three Inmates escape Kortrijk detention center: Security breach raises concerns
Kortrijk (Brussels Morning Newspaper): Three inmates escaped from the Kortrijk detention center at 11 PM by breaking a window and…
Eleven women drugged in Kortrijk: Lawyer Jan Leysen supports victims amid arrests
Kortrijk (Brussels Morning Newspaper): Eleven women have come forward saying they were drugged in Kortrijk's Reynaertstraat nightlife area after drinking…
Seven women drugged in Kortrijk bars: Prosecutor Tom Jansens investigates
Kortrijk (Brussels Morning Newspaper): Since May 2023, seven young women in Kortrijk reported suspected druggings in local bars, with a…
Albanian thieves in Kortrijk: 37 burglaries and prison sentences issued
Kortrijk (Brussels Morning Newspaper): In January 2023, a trio of Albanian thieves committed 37 burglaries and attempted 10 more in…
Kortrijk’s Otegem shooter, 28, faces court for drug deal violence and past accident
Kortrijk (Brussels Morning Newspaper): In September, a 28-year-old man from Otegem shot three men during a drug deal gone wrong.…
Kortrijk’s weekend crime wave: 10 burglaries and car thefts reported
Kortrijk (Brussels Morning Newspaper): Over the weekend of October 19-20, 2024, Kortrijk experienced ten burglaries and car thefts, primarily targeting…
Rolex fraud: Kortrijk employee steals €17,500 watch, fined €8,000
Kortrijk (Brussels Morning Newspaper): Three years ago, a Rolex worth €17,500 was misappropriated by a Kortrik registry office employee, who…
Kortrijk drug operation: 1.2 tons of cocaine seized, 13 arrested in Europe
Kortrijk (Brussels Morning Newspaper): A drug trafficking group smuggled 1.2 tons of cocaine across Belgium and Northern France, using hidden…
