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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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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…
Team Gent aims for inclusive Ghent with affordable housing, safety
Ghent (The Brussels Morning Newspaper): Fouad Ahidar and Team Gent aim to create an inclusive Ghent by focusing on affordable…
Fast-growing Anna Paulowna tree causes concerns in Ghent
Ghent (The Brussels Morning newspaper): A rapidly growing Anna Paulowna tree in Ghent is blocking sunlight for residents and invading…