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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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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…
Boat crash in Ghent injures one, raises urgent safety concerns
Ghent (The Brussels Morning Newspaper): On 21 September in Ghent, a boat lost control at Ketelvest, crashing into the dock.…
100 protesters at Ghent University demand action on Israeli ties
Ghent (The Brussels Morning Newspaper): Around 100 protesters gathered at Ghent University, criticizing Rector Rik Van de Walle for insufficient…
Ghent University introduces vegetable-focused meals at the Coupure campus
Ghent (The Brussels Morning Newspaper): Ghent University is launching a two-year pilot project at the Coupure campus, prioritizing plant-based meals…
Ghent University: 1,879 working students and a rise in entrepreneurs
Ghent (The Brussels Morning Newspaper): At Ghent University, 1,879 students work (5% of the total), down from 7% a decade…
Ghent Cyclists face 500 tram track falls yearly, €30K study launched
Ghent (The Brussels Morning Newspaper): In Ghent, 500 annual cyclist falls prompt a €30,000 study by the Travelers and Cyclists…
BOS+ Fights De Lin Depot Approval to Protect Ghent’s Green Spaces
Ghent (The Brussels Morning Newspaper): Flanders approved a new De Lin depot, but BOS+ opposes it, claiming it threatens vital…