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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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Demuynck from UGent wins Eos prize 2024: €2,500 for Congo trees’ CO2 research
Ghent (Brussels Morning Newspaper): Demuynck won the Eos Prize 2024 from SciMingo, getting €2,500 for his research showing Congo Basin…
Queen Elizabeth I’s 1578 letter to Ghent recovered for €23,000
Ghent (Brussels Morning Newspaper): On December 30, 1578, Queen Elizabeth I wrote a letter about fair trials for Catholics in…
Volvo expands electric SUV production in Ghent
Ghent (Brussels Morning Newspaper): Volvo will produce its electric SUV, the EX30, in Ghent, Belgium starting in 2025. The Flemish…
Kurdish March in Ghent: Mayor Mathias De Clercq Faces Ethnic Tensions
Ghent (Brussels Morning Newspaper): The Kurdish community in Ghent, led by Mayor Mathias De Clercq, got permission for a march…
Ghent University research: Fort Boyard’s €44 million renovation
Ghent (Brussels Morning Newspaper): Scientists from Ghent University are researching how waves affect Fort Boyard. Starting in 2025, Charente-Maritime will…
Ghent’s population growth
Ghent (Brussels Morning Newspaper): Ghent's population is rising fast, from 268,000 in 2023 to nearly 290,000 by 2033, an 8%…
Ghent’s steel plant faces power failure: Operations disrupted
Ghent (Brussels Morning Newspaper): A power failure at a steel plant from Saturday night to Sunday night was caused by…
Ghent’s youth capital 2024: €2 million for 300 activities and mental health initiatives
Ghent (Brussels Morning Newspaper): Ghent, the European Youth Capital 2024, invested nearly €2 million in youth programs and funded 73…