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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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Blankenberge tackles spelling errors in Zeedijk Cafés & restaurants
Blankenberge (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Blankenberge, led by Alderman Benny Herpoel (N‑VA), addresses 31 signage violations and spelling errors on…
30 firefighters train at the Scheldt River in Kluisbergen
Kluisbergen (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - About 30 firefighters from Fluvia and Flemish Ardennes trained at Kerkhove Marina. 15 divers rescued…
Natuurpunt & Sint Oda build a wheelchair path in Lindelsbos Pelt
Pelt (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Next year, Natuurpunt and Sint Oda will build a wheelchair-accessible path in Lindelsbos, Overpelt, for…
Landegem builds 4m-wide cycle bridge with Rutger De Reu & Kurt Mons
Landegem recently saw the completion of a new 4-meter-wide cycle bridge, designed in collaboration with Rutger De Reu and Kurt…
2 women prevent a hit-and-run after car crash in Waasmunster
Waasmunster (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Last night, Oct 31, 2025, 2 women avoided a hit-and-run as a car crashed into…
Melissa Depraetere gives Flanders solar owners extra time for subsidy
Flanders (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Flemish Energy Minister Melissa Depraetere extended the digital meter deadline to March 31, 2026, for…
4 Maasmechelen churches to be repurposed, Diocese confirms
Maasmechelen (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - 4 churches in Maasmechelen, including Meeswijk and Kotem, will be repurposed under a plan by…
Flanders’ electricity grid at risk as VREG urges Fluvius action
Flanders (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Flanders’ low-voltage electricity grid faces growing pressure from solar panels, electric cars, and heat pumps.…