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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 Transforms 4,000 square meters of Concrete into Green Oasis with 80 Trees
Hasselt (Brussels Morning Newspaper): Hasselt is converting urban spaces by removing 4,000 square meters of concrete to create green areas,…
Student hits teacher at Hasselt school: Director Nevels reacts
Hasselt (Brussels Morning Newspaper): On 8th October at Kindheid Jesu secondary school in Hasselt, a student hit a teacher during…
Hasselt courtrooms to transform: 41 benches sold, gardens planned
Hasselt (The Brussels Morning Newspaper): Two courtrooms in Hasselt will be demolished for a new development featuring gardens, and enhancing…
Suspects arrested after €1,000 Paysafe card attempt in Hasselt
Hasselt (The Brussels Morning Newspaper): Two suspects tried to buy a €1,000 Paysafe card in Hasselt. Arrested on R71, police…
Hasselt’s Mayor Vandeput bans alcohol in Capucienenplein after 330 complaints
Hasselt (The Brussels Morning Newspaper): The mayor of Hasselt, Steven Vandeput, has banned alcohol consumption in Capucienenplein due to rising…
Michel Verhoeven addresses shelter concerns in Hasselt’s Courthouse
Hasselt (The Brussels Morning Newspaper): Michel Verhoeven from Kolmont is dealing with people sleeping in the old courthouse basement by…
Hasselt launches party bus for students: Glen Martens leads safe travel initiative
Hasselt (The Brussels Morning Newspaper): Hasselt introduced a party bus service for students, operating on 2nd October Thursdays from 10…
A new cultural hub in Hasselt for youth by Vanschoonbeek and Jansen
Hasselt (The Brussels Morning Newspaper): Ruben Vanschoonbeek and Lennart Jansen are launching Bootstraat in Hasselt, a cultural hub for youth…