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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 mandates accessible restrooms at public events
Ghent (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Ghent mandates accessible restrooms at large public events. Alderman Joris Vandenbroucke, with support from Inter,…
100 activists protest Israel ties at the start of UGent academic year
Ghent (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Around 100 activists protested at Ghent University’s UFO building, demanding a boycott of Israel. Rector…
UGent rector Petra De Sutter rejects the US trade missionÂ
Ghent (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Ghent University rector Petra De Sutter declined a late 2025 US trade mission under President…
Fastned opens 1,000 vehicle charging hub on E17 Gentbrugge
Gentbrugge (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - A large fast-charging hub has opened in Gentbrugge on the E17, with 16 car chargers…
Ghent University may lose use of 100 historical building plans
Ghent (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - A construction accident at Ghent University severely damaged architectural plans and archives. Archivist Isabel Rotthier…
De Wever attends Munich concert after Ghent cancellation
Ghent (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Belgian PM Bart De Wever attended the Munich Philharmonic Orchestra concert in Essen, supporting Israeli…
UGent suspends NSV! for 6 Months Over Petra De Sutter Post
Ghent (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Ghent University suspended right-wing student group NSV! for 6 months after offensive posts targeting transgender…
Ghent approves €3M repairs for SMAK as €90M plan set for 2030
Ghent (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - SMAK Ghent faces climate and roof problems. The city approved €3 million for urgent repairs.…