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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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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…
Cheating scandal in Ghent: Attorney General accused of leaking judge exam questions
Ghent (Brussels Morning Newspaper): In January, the High Council of Justice started investigating cheating in a judge exam. A provincial…
Ghent hotels at 85% occupancy this December: 3,200 rooms and winter festivals
Ghent (Brussels Morning Newspaper): Ghent's hotels are crowded this December, with 85% occupancy on weekends and about 3,200 rooms. Rudy…