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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 installs 1st large trash bin at Vaartkom with Van Oppens
Leuven (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Leuven placed its 1st new large trash bin at Vaartkom in September 2025. Alderman Thomas…
Leuven faces bike parking shortage with 3,476 bikes over capacity
Leuven (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - In Leuven, street-side bicycle parking is overcrowded, with 3,476 bikes in 2,760 spots. Alderman Dirk…
Leuven reopens 1838 Sint-Pietersgasthuis as Martin’s Hotel
Leuven (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - After 2 years of restoration, Leuven’s 1838 Sint-Pietersgasthuis wing reopened as “The Guesthouse” in Martin’s…
Leuven completes €12.5M renovation of Vaartkom banks
Leuven (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Renovation of Leuven’s Vaartkom banks (€12.5M) is complete, featuring wooden platforms, a square, and a…
Leuven’s Botanical Garden opens Drought Garden with 100+ plants
Leuven (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Leuven’s Botanical Garden opened the Drought Garden with over 100 drought-resistant plants. Aldermen Christophe Stockman…
Leuven celebrates 75th annual fair with De Vetten Os and André
Leuven (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Leuven held its 75th Annual Fair. De Vetten Os, managed by André Van Der Eeken,…
Leuven’s 16th-century De Cleijn Donderbus gets €257K renovation
Leuven (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The 16th-century Leuven building De Cleijn Donderbus will be renovated with a €257,000 budget, including…
Leuven New Year’s Corrida 12K sells out all 2,750 spots
Leuven (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Tickets for Leuven’s New Year’s Eve Corrida sold out in hours. All 2,750 spots on…