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Ostend Adrien de Gerlache Belgica 1897 anchor returns
Ostend (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - In 1897, Adrien de Gerlache led Belgica to Antarctica. The crew, including Amundsen and Cook, survived a harsh winter. The ship later sank in Norway.…
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The Post-Ukraine world of Trump’s realpolitik
We are heading to a new military conflict, but not in Europe. It is inevitable…
Does Burger King Support Israel? You Won’t Believe What We Found
Burger King, the globally recognised fast-food chain, has found itself under scrutiny regarding its stance…
Ghent port: Code rood blocks Cargill, protests agro-industry
Ghent (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Code Rood climate protesters have established a blockade in front…
Schaerbeek Police shoot fleeing thief from supermarket
Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The Schaerbeek police force used their weapons to shoot an…
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Ostend Port’s Dirk Declerck challenges Dunkirk wind farm for shipping safety
Ostend (Brussels Morning Newspaper): Dirk Declerck, the manager of Ostend port, is against the Dunkirk wind farm because it could…
Hybrid car fire at AZ Damian Hospital in Ostend leaves no injuries
Ostend (Brussels Morning Newspaper): A hybrid car caught fire at AZ Damian Hospital in Ostend on Saturday evening, destroying the…
Violence against LGBTQ+ community: Ingrid Pelssers addresses alarming attacks in Ostend
Ostend (Brussels Morning Newspaper): Ingrid Pelssers, chairwoman of Leuven's UniQue, highlighted rising violence against the LGBTQ+ community, referencing attacks in…
Urn discovered in Ostend: Police request community assistance to find the owner
Ostend (Brussels Morning Newspaper): On September 28 at 9:30 AM, an urn was discovered on the Strekdam. Local police are…
Ostend’s Brigitte Becue pool reopens after 3.5 years; Farys, city collaborate
Ostend (Brussels Morning Newspaper): The Brigitte Becue swimming pool in Ostend reopened its outdoor area after a 3.5-year delay due…
Ostend faces major disruptions as De Lijn workers strike over cuts
Ostend (Brussels Morning Newspaper): De Lijn workers launched a surprise strike, disrupting coastal bus and tram services. Spokesperson Astrid Hulhoven…
Tis Houwen and Nico Serlez were honored with the Carnegie medal for fire rescue in Ostend
Ostend (Brussels Morning Newspaper): In April 2023, Tijs Houwen, a firefighter, and Nico Serlez rescued an elderly couple from a…
Ostend launches 320 electric car charging stations
Ostend (Brussels Morning Newspaper): Ostend has installed 320 electric car charging stations near popular spots for locals and tourists. Key…
