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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 Hapje Tapje festival draws 60000 visitors in 35th edition
Leuven (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The 35th Hapje-Tapje festival in Leuven drew 60,000 visitors. Slo & Brutal won Best Dish,…
Chiro boy takes WWI shell to Leuven, sparking DOVO warning
Leuven (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - A Chiro Hekeko boy brought home a WWI shell detonator from Heuvelland. His mom called…
Luc Sels leaves post, Séverine new rector at KU Leuven
Leuven (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Luc Sels ended his 8‑year KU Leuven rectorship (2017‑2025). Séverine Vermeire won 2025’s historic vote with…
Leuven hosts the 14th M‑IDZOMER festival with music and art
Leuven (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The 14th M‑IDZOMER festival (31 July–3 Aug 2025) at M Leuven blends music and art, featuring Arooj Aftab, Trixie…
Leuven’s Hall 9 to become new youth Centre in Kessel‑Lo
Leuven (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Hall 9 in Kessel‑Lo will be transformed into a youth centre with a heated core for…
73-year-old woman injured in Leuven E-bike crash
Leuven (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - A 73-year-old woman suffered a serious fall while riding an electric bicycle on Rijschoolstraat in…
Leuven: An 82-year-old woman tricked by a fake bank caller
Leuven (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - An 82-year-old woman in Heverlee, Leuven, was scammed by a fake bank caller. “Daniel” stole…
The police academy in Leuven opens for 25 trainees in 2025
Leuven (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Starting December 1, 2025, police inspector training will also be offered in Leuven, with 25…