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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 prison unions file strike over guard duties
Ghent (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Ghent prison unions have filed a strike notice as guards are increasingly required to watch…
Ghent launches first-ever paid block camp
Ghent (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Ghent has launched its first-ever paid block camp, marking a new step in youth programming…
Ghent’s public transport disrupted by August roadworks
Ghent (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Ghent’s August roadworks disrupt trams T1, T2, T4 and buses 5, 6, 16, 33, 55,…
Ghent Fest boosts cup security with 40-cup return limits
Ghent (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - At the Ghent Festivities, organisers will tighten security at cup storage areas. With 450,000 cups…
120 newcomers volunteer at Ghent fest with €930K support
Ghent (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - At the Ghent Festivities, 120 newcomers volunteer through Compagnie Cordial. Minister Hilde Crevits supports the…
Ghent’s Beestig festival ends debut with cheers
Ghent (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Beestig’s first edition at Ghent’s Beestenmarkt, hosted by Hip Hop Hooray, ends successfully with vibrant…
Ghent celebrates Charlotte de Witte’s 33rd birthday set
Ghent (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - DJ Charlotte de Witte turned 33 and gave a surprise sunrise set at Vlasmarkt during…
Ghent festivities add first wheelchair platform at venue
Ghent (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - For the first time, the Ghent Festivities will feature a raised wheelchair platform at Korenmarkt,…