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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 prison guards under investigation for misconduct
Hasselt (The Brussels Morning Newspaper): The prison service is investigating two cases involving staff misconduct a female guard accused of…
Hasselt’s Virga Jesse celebration: A seven-year tradition of unity
Hasselt (The Brussels Morning Newspaper): The Virga Jesse celebrations in Hasselt, Belgium are a significant traditional event held every seven…
Hasselt nurse provides essential skin-to-skin care for newborns
Hasselt (The Brussels Morning Newspaper): Sharlene Billen a Neonatology nurse provides essential skin-to-skin contact for newborns especially during the COVID-19…
Hasselt adventures: Camping fun and festival farewells
Hasselt (The Brussels Morning Newspaper): A boy reflects on a successful camping trip while a girl from Bruges enjoys her…
Pukkelpop 2024: Hasselt’s festival sells out in record time
Hasselt (The Brussels Morning Newspaper): Pukkelpop 2024 has sold out with combi and day tickets gone within days. The festival…
Hasselt’s Virga Jessefeesten: A celebration of culture and faith
Hasselt (the Brussels morning Newspaper): The Virga Jessefeesten in Hasselt held every seven years features processions celebrating Mary with community…
Pukkelpop festival in Hasselt, Belgium: Music, nature and sustainability
Hasselt (The Brussels Morning Newspaper): A group of young ladies arrived early at Pukkelpop to secure a good camping spot,…
House fire in Hasselt results in one fatality
Hasselt (The Brussels Morning Newspaper): A house fire on Normandiestraat in Hasselt resulted in one fatality after firefighters rescued the…