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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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UHasselt students invent shower water-saving system to promote sustainability
Hasselt (The Brussels Morning Newspaper): UHasselt students developed "Smart Stream," a system to store cold shower water for later use…
Hasselt PXL University Lowers Meal Prices to Promote Healthier Student Eating Habits
Hasselt: (Brussels Morning) To promote healthy eating PXL University lowered the price of its daily nutritious meal to 4.40 euro,…
Police catch over 3,700 drivers speeding dangerously in construction zone up to 154 km/h in Hasselt
Hasselt: (Brussels Morning) Police have been using radar to monitor speeds in a construction zone catching 3,735 drivers speeding at…
Weatherman Weytjens hopeful for warm August despite cool rainy summer so far in Hasselt
Hasselt: (Brussels Morning) - Weytjens a weatherman notes that the cool rainy weather this summer is unusual and caused by…
Hasselt’s Urges Visitors to Protect Salamanders from Disturbance and Fungal Disease
Hasselt: (Brussels Morning) - The Nature and Forests Agency in Flanders urges visitors to stay on marked trails, keep dogs…
Catching Skin Cancer Early: Jessa Hospital’s Innovative Approach in Hasselt
Hasselt: (Brussels Morning) - Skin cancer is common but treatable if caught early. Jessa Hospital's 'One-spot-check' program helps patients get…
Rainy Weather Dampens Fashion Sales in Hasselt
Hasselt (Brussels Morning) - Wet weather in April led to a 11.4% drop in fashion sales compared to last year…
Jessa Hospital Hasselt Launches Specialized Paramedical Intervention Team to Enhance Emergency Care
Hasselt (Brussels Morning) - The Paramedical Intervention Team (PIT) at Jessa Hospital includes an ambulance helper and a specialized nurse…