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Evonik plans to close the Ostend plant, putting 35 jobs at risk
Ostend (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Evonik plans to close its Ostend plant, risking 35 jobs. Gert Smans cites overcapacity and foreign competition. Silica production, used in toothpaste and industry, faces…
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Ostend’s Raversyde seeks experts for 1943 Groote Diary
Ostend (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The Raversyde Provincial Domain in Ostend seeks help to decode a 1943 diary in Groote’s…
52nd Paulusfeesten in Ostend draw large Crowds, led by Pascal
Ostend (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The 52nd Paulusfeesten in Ostend, led by chairman Pascal Bale, drew large crowds with Red…
Bart Tommelein awarded honorary Mayor Title in Ostend
Ostend (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Former Ostend mayor Bart Tommelein, who served 6 years, was awarded the honorary mayor title…
TAZ festival draws 100k with 600 shows at 50 Ostend venues
Ostend (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Theater Aan Zee 2025 in Ostend drew 100,000 visitors with 600 shows. The theme was…
7 seals return to Klein Strand Ostend after fence installation
Ostend (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - 7 seals returned to Klein Strand, Ostend, after weeks away due to a new protective…
Ostend shrimp drop from €60 to €25 as Jill Duck nets 300 kg
Ostend (Brusselsa Morning Newspaper) - Shrimp prices in Ostend plunged from €60/kg in May to €25 for 2 kg as catches…
Ostend launches 10-language drive for safe, clean beaches
Ostend (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - A new coastal safety campaign in Ostend features street theatre, videos, and messages in 10…
OCMW Oostende tightens living wage rules
Oostende (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - OCMW Oostende introduces stricter rules for living wage eligibility, with faster assessments of work readiness…