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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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Back Friday: Bebat and Recupel launch recycling campaign in Hasselt
Hasselt (The Brussels Morning Newspaper): Bebat and Recupel's "Back Friday" campaign promotes recycling batteries and appliances across 24 Belgian cities.…
Hasselt’s Team Vermogen: Four Detectives Combat Financial Crimes
Hasselt (The Brussels Morning Newspaper): “Team Vermogen” has four detectives and one administrative worker, trained in financial crime. They investigate…
774 Kayakers explore nature at Hasselt’s Herkenrode Abbey this summer
Hasselt (The Brussels Morning Newspaper): This summer, 774 visitors kayaked at Herkenrode Abbey, using 305 two-person and 164 single kayaks.…
Hasselt transport disruptions: Unions and Frederik Wittock address issues
Hasselt ( The Brussels Morning Newspaper): Unions are active over Limburg's 2025 transport schedule, highlighting service gaps. Frederik Wittock from…
Hasselt court set for Tony Coonen’s fraud trial: June 2025
Hasselt (The Brussels Morning Newspaper): Tony Coonen, former head of De Voorzorg Limburg, faces serious fraud and bribery charges in…
Hasselt activists rally against PFAS pollution from Tenneco
Hasselt (The Brussels Morning Newspaper): Environmental groups in Limburg, like Greenpeace and Grandparents for the Climate, are protesting against PFAS…
Hasselt: AEW, Detec Services, and Vandenbriele merge for sustainability
Hasselt (The Brussels Morning Newspaper): The new sustainability company, formed by AEW, Detec Services, and Vandenbriele, aims to reduce energy…
“Silent Struggle” statue raises mental health awareness in Hasselt
Hasselt (The Brussels Morning Newspaper): The "Silent Struggle" statue in Hasselt raises awareness about mental health, particularly suicide among youth.…