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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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Ghent Defies Trend with Progressive Wins
Ghent (Brussels Morning) - Ghent's progressive parties Voorit and Groen did well in elections while PVDA gained ground reflecting the…
Court Backs Peaceful Pro-Palestine Protesters at Ghent University
Ghent (Brussels Morning) - The Ghent court upheld activists' right to protest at Ghent University dismissing safety concerns. Activists celebrate…
Ghent University Seeks Mandatory Eviction of Activists
Ghent (Brussels Morning) - A bailiff found 50 students occupying the UFO building for a month. Ghent University seeks court-ordered…
Khalid Benhaddou Resigns as Mediator in Ghent University Standoff
Brussels (Brussels Morning) - Khalid Benhaddou, mediator in Ghent University protests, steps down after students lose confidence. Initial progress was…
Police Clear Ghent Intersection After Pro-Palestinian Demonstration
Brussels (Brussels Morning) - Pro-Palestinian activists block Ghent city ring, demanding attention for Gaza. Police clear the traffic axis, arresting…
Ghent Court Sentences De Smet for Murder
Ghent (Brussels Morning) - Stefan De Smet was sentenced to 30 years in prison for murdering Sandra Bellaccomo with the…
Ghent University Ceasing Collaborations with Israeli Institutions Over Human Rights Concerns
Brussels (Brussels Morning) - Ghent University reconsiders collaborations with Israeli universities due to human rights concerns. Interim judgments of the…
De Lijn Enhances Public Transport Efficiency in Ghent
Ghent (Brussels Morning) - De Lijn is implementing a pilot project in Ghent to enhance bus and tram flow efficiency…