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Kortrijk to demolish 53 social housing units for larger replacement
Kortrijk (Brussels Morning Newspaper) January 15, 2026 – Kortrijk municipal council approved demolition of 53 social housing units to be replaced by larger modern homes. The redevelopment targets outdated post-war…
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Most residents support blue line against nuisance in Kortrijk
Kortrijk (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Most residents along Oudenaardsesteenweg, Kortrijk, support the blue line; Mayor Ruth Vandenberghe says it works,…
Kortrijk police warn of roaming theft gangs after 10 burglaries
Kortrijk (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Kortrijk police, led by VLAS spokesperson Thomas Detavernier, warn residents of roaming burglary gangs. They…
Maypole raised on Vives University Tower “The Sky” in Kortrijk
Kortrijk (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - A maypole was placed atop Vives University’s 16-story student tower, “The Sky,” in Kortrijk. Developed…
Kortrijk community centre faces protest over drink prices
Kortrijk (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Kortrijk faces protests after drink prices in community centres rose sharply. A petition at De…
Kortrijk Sion district demolition begins, led by Goedkope Woning
Kortrijk (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Demolition has started in Kortrijk’s Sion district. Phase 1 removes 74 homes and builds 91…
Kortrijk’s Quindo receives €250K to expand youth media programs
Kortrijk (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Kortrijk’s media lab Quindo will get €250,000 from Flemish Minister Melissa Depraetere over 5 years,…
Babbe Vanneste studies student accessibility in Kortrijk 2026
Kortrijk (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Babbe Vanneste from Rollegem researches accessibility for students with disabilities in Kortrijk, working with Back…
Kortrijk’s Hoogmolen Windmill to Undergo €500K Renovation
Kortrijk (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Kortrijk’s Hoogmolen windmill will undergo full renovation in 2027–2028. Alderman Wout Maddens said repairs include…