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Fire in Hasselt prison cell prompting prosecutor’s investigation
Hasselt (Brussels Morning Newspaper) January 16, 2026 - A fire occurred in a cell at Hasselt prison, prompting the public prosecutor's office to launch an investigation into its cause. Prison…
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Hasselt: Jessa Hospital bans alcohol by 2025
Hasselt (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Jessa Hospital in Hasselt is banning alcohol by April 2025, following government rules. Alcohol is…
Limburg fire department launches 2 drones for emergencies
Hasselt (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The Limburg fire department now uses two drones in Hasselt and Tessenderlo to respond faster…
Hasselt’s Virga Jesse college declared Sint-Quintinus group default
Hasselt ( Brussels Morning Newspaper) - According to Het Belang van Limburg, teachers, parents, and school boards from Virga Jessecollege…
Hasselt Christmas tree transformed for Pair Daiza animals
Hasselt (Brussels Morning Newspaper): Hasselt's 16m Christmas tree is repurposed at Pairi Daiza for elephants and lions, with branches for…
Min Mobiel’s private ATMs aim to improve cash access in Hasselt
Hasselt (Brussels Morning Newspaper)- Jawad Jabarkhel's 'Min Mobiel' in Hasselt has an ATM to help locals access cash. Polo Bormans…
Water levels exceed safety thresholds in Hasselt
Hasselt ( Brussels Morning Newspaper): On January 6th, 2025, water levels in the Demer River rose beyond the threshold, with…
Hasselt’s ‘Mothers’ exhibition sees a 12% visitor increase
Hasselt (Brussels Morning Newspaper): Modemuseum Hasselt's "Mothers" drew 13,000 visitors up 12% under director Karolien De Clippel. Extended to March…
Hasselt Winterland attracts over 650k visitors
Hasselt (Brussels Morning Newspaper): Hasselt's event attracted 650,000 visitors, with Maurice Schoenmaeckers praising the weather and international appeal. Winterland ends…