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Ghent University Study Discovers Religious Disadvantage in Belgian Recruitment
Ghent (Brussels Morning Newspaper) September 14, 2026 – Job applicants in Belgium who disclose religious involvement on their CVs face measurable disadvantages during the hiring process, according to a comprehensive…
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Bishop Van Hecke resigns at 75, De Jonghe takes over
Ghent (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Bishop of Ghent Lode Van Hecke (75) resigned due to health; Pope Leo XIV accepted…
Flemish government plans Ghent port upgrade from August 19
Ghent (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The Flemish government approved a plan to improve transport and sustainability in Ghent, Zelzate, and…
Raemdonck butcher shop closes after 70 years in Wondelgem
Wondelgem (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The Raemdonck butcher shop in Wondelgem closed after 70 years. Marc (67) and Claudine ran…
Ghent sent 2,000 fake job applications, UNIA warned 90 firms
Ghent (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Ghent sent 2,000 fake job applications to 770 employers to check hiring bias. UNIA warned…
Ghent citizens threaten legal action over mobility plan
Ghent (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Ghent's Verenigde Straten Dampoortwijk warns of legal action, demanding renewed dialogue on the revised district…
Ghent tests glass sensors as 50K homes face waste change
Ghent (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Since April, Ghent's new glass waste system has affected 50,000 homes. IVAGO is testing smart…
WWII bomb found near Merelbeke halts Ghent-Melle trains
Ghent (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - On June 24, a WWII-era bomb (70x20 cm) was found near Merelbeke station. Train traffic…
AZ Ganda unites 2 Ghent hospitals with changes by 2027
Ghent (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - AZ Jan Palfijn and AZ Sint-Lucas in Ghent are merging into AZ Ganda. From 2027,…