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Flanders delivers only a third of promised childcare places
Flanders (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Less than one-third of new childcare spots promised in Flanders have actually materialized. Up to 2,000 out of the over 6,000 new childcare spots promised…
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Maarkedal halts tax on promotional materials to help entrepreneurs
Maarkedal (Brussels Morning Newspaper) January 13, 2026 – Maarkedal Municipal Council decided to cease the collection of tax on advertising…
East Flanders sees 10% drop in real Christmas tree sales
Temse (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Temse garden centres sell 10% fewer real trees as artificial trees gain popularity. Chris Van…
Over 300 Middelkerke casino tiles sold, Panamarenko fetches €5,100
Middelkerke (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - More than 300 Middelkerke casino roof tiles were auctioned, with 200 sold so far. Tiles…
Fluvia fire department adds new drone in Moen Citymesh
Moen (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Moen becomes the 5th Fluvia fire zone town with a drone. Drones, operated by Citymesh…
De Gavers Harelbeke reopens after €5 million renovation
Harelbeke (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The De Gavers recreation area in Harelbeke reopened after a €5 million renovation. Hanne Vande…
Freddy Woutters builds a 4‑meter Litter Christmas Tree in Beveren
Beveren (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Volunteer Freddy Woutters in Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwindrecht built a nearly 4‑meter Christmas tree from tin cans and…
Wervik invests 45M in Oosthove hall, Tobacco Museum & safety
Wervik (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Wervik will invest €45 million over 6 years, including a €11 million Oosthove hall, Tobacco Museum study…
Merelbeke-Melle vandals destroy Molenkouter Sports park’s Meadow
Merelbeke-Melle (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Merelbeke-Melle vandals destroyed Molenkouter Sports Park’s flower meadow. The resident noticed damage; Alderman Pascal Rousseaux…