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Bird flu outbreak affects poultry farms in West Flanders
West Flanders (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – January 19, 2026 – Bird flu has struck West Flanders with unprecedented severity, affecting numerous poultry farms across the province. Authorities have culled millions…
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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.…
West Flanders expands Hoppy bike network with 575 bikes
Flanders (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - West Flanders expanded Hoppy bike-sharing with 575 bikes at 65 Hoppinpunten across 34 municipalities, including…