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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 school heating crisis: Director Gerd Ronsmans closes classes for 50 students
Leuven (Brussels Morning Newspaper): The school faced heating issues post-autumn break, affecting nursery and first-grade classrooms. Director Gerd Ronsmans closed…
Leuven’s Keizersberg Abbey: Four monks relocate amid abuse complaints and closure
Leuven (Brussels Morning Newspaper): Keizersberg Abbey in Leuven faces allegations of misbehavior among its monks, leading to the Archdiocese of…
Revitalizing Leuven: Ertzberg’s 2025 transformation of grain silos into 200 apartments
Leuven (Brussels Morning Newspaper): In 2025, Ertzberg will renovate Leuven's grain silos into a mixed-use space with 200 apartments, 60…
KU Leuven students protest Israeli collaboration: 8 fined, Mayor responds to concerns
Leuven (Brussels Morning Newspaper): In May 2024, about 20 KU Leuven students protested against the university's collaboration with Israeli institutions.…
Leuven blood drive: 2,000 students expected to donate with Rector Luc Sels
Leuven (Brussels Morning Newspaper): The Red Cross is organizing a four-day blood and plasma donation drive in Leuven, expecting over…
Leuven’s New Abbot’s Quarters: A historic youth center by Laurent-Benoît Dewez
Leuven (Brussels Morning newspaper): The restored New Abbot's Quarters of the Abbey of Vlierbeek, designed by architect Laurent-Benoît Dewez, is…
Leuven’s Solikoop and Welcome To My Garden win awards at Ghent Winter Circus
Leuven (Brussels Morning Newspaper): Solikoop and Welcome To My Garden won an award at the Ghent Winter Circus, presented by…
KU Leuven’s historic library: A decade of public access and cultural revival
Leuven (Brussels Morning Newspaper): Ten years ago, KU Leuven opened its historic library and tower to the public, enhancing community…