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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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De Lin’s plan in Ghent: Minister Lydia faces criticism amid funding
Ghent (The Brussels Morning Newspaper): De Lin's transport plan faces criticism, but the Flemish government, led by Minister Lydia Peters,…
Park ranger attacked in Ghent: Ivago closes recycling parks
Ghent (The Brussels Morning Newspaper): Last Saturday on 28th September, a park ranger was attacked in Drongen, near Ghent. Ivago…
Algerian man sentenced to 4 years for 8-hour violent rape in Ghent
Ghent (The Brussels Morning Newspaper): A 51-year-old Algerian man received a four-year prison sentence from the Ghent Court of Appeal…
Ghent’s NMBS parking facility has faced severe water leak issues since 2010
Ghent (The Brussels Morning Newspaper): NMBS's parking facility has faced worsening water leaks for three years, prompting safety concerns. Some…
Ghent’s Refugee Walk: 3,400 participants raise €700,000 for Vluchtelingenwerk
Ghent (The Brussels Morning Newspaper): In 2024, the Refugee Walk had 3,400 participants and raised over €700,000 for refugee services.…
Ajuinlei in Ghent: Transition to car-free zone after construction
Ghent (The Brussels Morning Newspaper): Ajuinlei in Ghent, a car-free zone with a Sunday book market, faced 2-year construction disrupting…
Ghent’s traffic plan: Mixed reactions from Alderman Watteeuw, Moens
Ghent ( The Brussels Morning Newspaper): The Gentbrugge bridge traffic plan, started in April, frustrates drivers. Gilbert Mons criticizes cyclist…
Ghent’s 2020 crowdfunding platform: €100K raised for local projects
Ghent (The Brussels Morning Newspaper): In 2020, Ghent launched Belgium's first crowdfunding platform, gathering local projects for community support. Alderman…