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Temporary waste bin sparks controversy near Leuven statue
Leuven (Brussels Morning Newspaper) January 15, 2026 – A temporary garbage bin placed next to the Justus Lipsius statue in central Leuven generated significant public reaction from residents and heritage…
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Leuven Christmas market attracts 600,000 visitors, sets new attendance record
Leuven (Brussels Morning Newspaper): The Leuven Christmas market, organized by Marc Pinte, is seeing record attendance, with over 600,000 visitors…
Korbeek-Lo Football Club donates teddy bears to children at UZ Leuven
Leuven (Brussels Morning Newspaper): For the third consecutive year, the Korbeek-Lo football club is donating teddy bears to UZ Leuven's…
Youth worker attacked in Leuven: Three gang members sentenced for violence
Leuven (Brussels Morning Newspaper): On December 11, 2020, a youth worker from Den Tube in Leuven was attacked by nine…
Drunken students attempt to Christmas tree heist in Leuven
Leuven (Brussels Morning Newspaper) A young man in Leuven attempted to steal a Christmas tree at 2:30 a.m., believing it…
Leuven garbage bag prices rise: Small bags €14.50, large bags €29
Leuven (Brussels Morning Newspaper): Starting January 2025, garbage bag prices in Leuven will increase. Small bags will cost €14.50, and…
Leuven police fine 23-year-old cyclist for drunk riding over 1.2 permille
Leuven (Brussels Morning Newspaper): On Sunday in Leuven, police found a 23-year-old man cycling drunk, with a blood alcohol level…
Leuven Christmas Market welcomes 600,000 visitors with new attractions
Leuven (Brussels Morning Newspaper): The Leuven Christmas Market in Belgium is open from December 7 to December 22, at Ladeuzeplein…
Café ‘t Werrek reopens in Wigmaal, near Leuven after closure
Leuven (Brussels Morning Newspaper): Café 't Werrek in Wigmaal has reopened with new owners Maarten, Evy, and Wouter after being…