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Ghent waste collection strikes suspended until next week
Ghent (Brussels Morning Newspaper) January 15, 2026 – New strikes at the Ghent waste collection company stand averted until at least next week following negotiations between union representatives and management.…
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Ghent court sentences Chinese gang for 2 tons of Cannabis
Ghent (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The Ghent court convicted a Chinese drug ring of sending 2 tons of cannabis through…
Ghent University Rector election: Van de Walle vs De Sutter
Ghent (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The Ghent University rector election has turned into an official rivalry between Rik Van de…
Ghent strikes cut business sales up to 50%, owners concerned
Ghent (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Strikes near Gent-Sint-Pieters affect local businesses like Traiteur Toulouse and Bakkerij De Panda, causing 10–50%…
Ghent city supports TEJO after loss of 400,000€ in subsidies
Ghent (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The government cut funding for mental health groups, leaving Ghent's vzw TEJO with a loss…
Natuurpunt Gent launches walks for vulnerable groupsÂ
Ghent (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Natuurpunt Gent arranges walking events for both those facing poverty and individuals who have mental…
Copacobana launches paid festival in Ghent, starting with Manu Chao
Ghent (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - COPA DOK, a new festival in Ghent (May 21-23, 2025), starts with Manu Chao. It…
Ghent Carillon gets a new playlist Brel Bowie from 20 April
Ghent (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The Ghent carillon will begin playing a Jacques Brel and David Bowie song starting on…
Extinction Rebellion protests BNP Paribas fossil fuel funding in Ghent
Ghent (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Members of Extinction Rebellion staged their protest at the BNP Paribas Fortis office located in…