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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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Gis Van Vaerenbergh to build massive see-through church at Herkenrode Abbey in Hasselt
Hasselt (Brussels Morning) - The Gijs Van Vaerenbergh architectural team is building a new see-through church at Herkenrode Abbey in…
Homeless Man Suffers Severe Burns from Electric in Abandoned Building in Hasselt
Hasselt (Brussels Morning) - A homeless man suffered severe burns from an electric shock while seeking shelter in an empty…
Teachers’ private messages lead to suspensions, but school director cleared of wrongdoing in Hasselt
Hasselt (Brussels Morning) - The teachers at Hassel gym were disciplined for inappropriate messages but the school director was cleared…
Phone Ban in Schools: Hasselt School’s Innovative Solution to Distractions
Hasselt (Brussels Morning) - Heidi Melotte a teacher at the Trade School in Hasselt noticed that first graders were using…
Drunk ‘South Park’ Thief Steals Festival Tickets in Hasselt
Hesselt (Brussels Morning) - During a festival in Kiewit a 40-year-old man stole a bucket of tickets while drunk and…
Voter Lists Displayed Publicly in Hasselt, Raising Privacy Concerns
Hesselt (Brussels Morning) - In Hasselt, voters' lists were openly displayed at polling stations raising privacy concerns. Although not illegal,…
Paardsdemer Chapel Opens Permanently in Hasselt
Hesselt (Brussels Morning) - The Paardsdemer Chapel located inside the Z33 arts center in Hasselt will be open permanently after…
In Hasselt NMBS Confronts Aggression: Seeks Political Support
Hesselt (Brussels Morning) - NMBS faces high aggression towards staff with 2,300 incidents in 2023. CEO stresses safety seeks political…