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Southern Westhoek mayors ban fireworks in 10 towns on New Year
Ypres (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The southern Westhoek mayors, including Ypres Mayor Katrien Desomer, agree on a full New Year’s Eve fireworks ban in 10 towns; only professional displays remain…
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Southern Westhoek mayors ban fireworks in 10 towns on New Year
Ypres (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The southern Westhoek mayors, including Ypres Mayor Katrien Desomer, agree on a full New Year’s…
Ypres closes part of Grote Markt after fireworks hit cars
Ypres (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Arro Ypres police closed part of the Grote Markt on New Year’s Eve due to…
Ypres water main break leaves 10 homes affected in Van Damme
Ypres (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Ypres faced another water main break on Friday, Dec 27, 2025, leaving ten households without…
Ypres invests €60M for bicycle zone & Grote Markt traffic control
Ypres (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Starting March next year, Ypres will create a city‑wide cycling zone. €60.97 million is planned over…
“The Hauntings” by Jo Oliver stays at Menin Gate in Ypres
Ypres (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The 7-meter sculpture “The Hauntings” by Jo Oliver will stay at Ypres’ Menin Gate, honouring…
Ypres installs 21m recycled plastic Christmas tree for holidays
Ypres (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - A 21-meter recycled-plastic Christmas tree was installed in Ypres Market Square on Nov 24, 2025.…
Ypres council stays calm as Ghent-Wevelgem moves to Middelkerke
Ypres (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Ypres will no longer host Gent-Wevelgem, renamed “In Flanders Fields, from Middelkerke to Wevelgem.” Mayor…
Ypres ram raid steals 150–250 laptops at Ter Waarde Estate
Ypres (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - A ram raid at Ypres’ Ter Waarde estate stole 150–250 laptops worth €15,000–€35,000. Manager Wim…