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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 City Museums drew 66,851 visitors in 2025
Hasselt (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - In 2025, Hasselt City Museums drew 66,851 visitors. The Jenever Museum led with 31,847, the…
Hasselt opens 4 new study spots with 500+ seats
Hasselt (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Hasselt adds 4 new study locations—Bootstraat, Fashion Museum, Monke Temple, and Macca Club—offering 500+ spaces,…
Hasselt €683K transition house for ex-offenders has been postponed
Hasselt (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Hasselt’s transition house for ex-offenders, announced in 2023 with €683,000 funding, will not be built…
Hasselt hosts Belgian Rubik’s Cube Championship with 200 Cubers
Hasselt (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - This weekend, Hasselt hosts the Belgian Rubik’s Cube Championship at PXL University College, featuring 12…
Hasselt PXL students & police launch BeReal campaign in toilets
Hasselt (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Hasselt PXL University of Applied Sciences students and police launched BeReal-style restroom posters today, Nov…
Hasselt University & Tatweer use AI to improve traffic safety
Hasselt (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Hasselt University’s IMOB, with international company Tatweer, will use AI to develop a system predicting…
Hasselt cuts parking to 7 PM; Alderman Schouterden leads reforms
Hasselt (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Hasselt will shorten paid parking to 7 PM, with the first hour free. Alderman Kevin…
Hasselt restores Enkelenberg reserve with RLHV & Ward Andriessen
Hasselt (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Hasselt is restoring the Enkelenberg nature reserve in Wintershoven, improving Wintershovenbeemd’s grasslands, protecting wildlife, and…