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Temporary waste bin sparks controversy near Leuven statue
Leuven (Brussels Morning Newspaper) January 15, 2026 – A temporary garbage bin placed next to the Justus Lipsius statue in central Leuven generated significant public reaction from residents and heritage…
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New Leuven police academy opens with 25 students
Leuven (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - A new Leuven police academy opened with 25 students. Class supervisor Annelies and Provincial Executive…
Leuven €426M plan faces criticism over taxes and housing
Leuven (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Leuven council unveiled a €426 million multi-year plan keeping income and property taxes stable. Opposition N-VA,…
Leuven beKOORt 2026 seeks 50 Choirs for 100 performances
Leuven (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Leuven’s beKOORt Choir Festival returns September 27, 2026, seeking 50 amateur choirs. Alderman Bert Cornillie…
800+ statues & paintings leave Leuven City Hall for restoration
Leuven (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Leuven City Hall houses over 800 sculptures and historic paintings. Hannah De Moor oversees moving…
Leuven’s 37th Christmas Market features a parade, charity & music
Leuven (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Leuven’s 37th Christmas Market (Dec 9–21, 2025) at Ladeuzeplein and Hooverplein features a parade, live…
Leuven’s Hall 9 to become youth hub with €17M renovation
Leuven (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Restoration of Hall 9 in Leuven has started, turning the historic railway hall into a…
2 homes open in Leuven for long-term homeless residents
Leuven (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - 2 small homes opened on Galgebergstraat, Leuven, for long-term homeless as part of the “10x1:…
Leuven charity Kirikou celebrates 10 years, seeks more donors
Leuven (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Leuven charity Kirikou, celebrating its 10th anniversary, seeks more donors to support low-income families. Volunteers…