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Belgian farmers allow Egyptian Strawberry trucks at Ostend
Ostend (Brussels Morning Newspaper) January 13, 2026 – Farmers blockading Ostend Airport since Monday permitted trucks carrying perishable strawberries from Egypt to access freight facilities. The produce arrives by plane…
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Mu.ZEE in Ostend set for major renovation over 3.5 Years
Ostend (Brussels Morning newspaper): Mu.ZEE in Ostend will close for 3.5 years for renovations, enhancing art preservation and visitor comfort,…
Ostend fireworks canceled and January 4 Rescheduled
Ostend (Brussels Morning Newspaper): Ostend's fireworks are canceled on 1st January 2025 because of strong winds. Instead, there will be…
Stabbing incident near Kursaal Hotel: 25-year-old man dies in Ostend
Ostend (Brussels Morning Newspaper): A 25-year-old man was fatally stabbed near the Kursaal Hotel in Ostend around 9 a.m. on…
Explosion at Ostend Metal Company evacuates 30 residents
Ostend (Brussels Morning Newspaper): An explosion at a metal company on Molendorpkaai in Ostend caused a large fire, leading to…
Ostend appoints Fabrice Goffin as animal welfare Alderman to address cruelty
Ostend (Brussels Morning Newspaper): Fabrice Goffin is the new animal welfare alderman in Ostend. He used to manage an animal…
Ostend’s Mayor John Crombez reduces 30 km/h speed limits for safer streets
Ostend (Brussels Morning Newspaper): Ostend's new mayor, John Crombez, plans to reduce 30 km/h speed limits in residential areas, maintaining…
Ostend launches star register for stillborn babies, supported by Minister Crevits
Ostend (Brussels Morning Newspaper): In May 2023, Ostend launched Belgium's first star register for stillborn babies, allowing parents to honor…
Ostend apartment fire: A resident attempts rescue on Troonstraat and Zeedijk, victim dies
Ostend (Brussels Morning Newspaper): Last Thursday 28 November at 5 PM, a fire broke out in an apartment building on…