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UHasselt Scientist Wins €1.7 Million ERC Grant for Rotating Light Research
Hasselt (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - A researcher at Universiteit Hasselt (UHasselt) has secured one of Europe’s most competitive science awards to develop materials that can directly sense the “handedness” of…
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Norah Returns to Belgium with First Store in Hasselt and 20‑Store Flemish Plan
Dutch fashion brand Norah returns to Belgium and opens first store in Hasselt, marking the start of a planned 20–25‑store…
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…
Dina enters job market via Hasselt Arktos starter project
Hasselt (Brussels Morning Newspaper) January 15, 2026 – Dina, aged 25, secured employment through a starter project jointly operated by…
Hasselt launches public survey for Groenplein redevelopment
Hasselt (Brussels Morning Newspaper) 14 January 2026 – Hasselt city authorities have launched a public survey on the redevelopment of…
Wit-Gele Kruis Limburg renovates old CM building in Hasselt
Hasselt (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Wit-Gele Kruis Limburg begins new Hasselt headquarters for 200 staff. Chairman Nyree Claes highlights accessibility.…
51-year-old Hasselt man sentenced 5 years for abusing his girlfriend
Hasselt (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - A 51-year-old Hasselt man was sentenced to 5 years for imprisoning, terrorising, and raping his…
Beringen-Ham-Tessenderlo police seize 29 kg of fireworks in Hasselt
Hasselt (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Police in Beringen-Ham-Tessenderlo, Heusden-Zolder, and Limburg seized 442 fireworks and nitrous oxide; Club 9 incidents…
Mebis Hasselt union consultations end with little progress
Hasselt (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - A Hasselt meeting between Mebis management and unions after a 2-week staff strike ended with…