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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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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…
Aalter approves 110-space Pilkem parking in Drongengoedbos
Aalter (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Aalter, Maldegem, and ANB approved a 110-space Pilkem parking lot in Drongengoedbos. Meulebrouck highlights safer…
Flanders invests €60M to upgrade roads in 4 major ports
Flanders (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The Flemish government will spend €60 million (2025–2027) to repair and modernise roads in Antwerp, Zeebrugge,…
Gistel Mayor Defreyne acts after new violence case, boosts safety
Gistel (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - In Gistel, Mayor Defreyne responds to rising youth violence. On August 28, 2025, a 16-year-old…
Wevelgem keeps the Gent-Wevelgem finish and hosts major races
Wevelgem (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Wevelgem will remain the Ghent-Wevelgem finish for 6 years, paying €310k–€330k (2026–2031). Mayor Jan Seynhaeve…
55 Flemish Brabant municipalities plan volunteer corps
Flanders (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - In Flemish Brabant, 55 of 63 municipalities, including Lubbeek, are forming a volunteer emergency corps.…
Loppem wind turbine for 7k homes cancelled after 882 objections
Loppem (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The planned 200m wind turbine in Loppem, Zedelgem, set to power 7,000 homes, was cancelled…
3 De Klim-Op classes move to Zwevegem’s Kappaert campus
Zwevegem (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - On Monday, Sep 1, 2025, 3 classes from De Klim-Op (165 students) move into Zwevegem’s…