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Southern Westhoek mayors ban fireworks in 10 towns on New Year
Ypres (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The southern Westhoek mayors, including Ypres Mayor Katrien Desomer, agree on a full New Year’s Eve fireworks ban in 10 towns; only professional displays remain…
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7m WWI Soldier Statue by Jo Oliver & Stin Butaye displayed at Ypres Menin Gate
Ypres (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - A 7-meter British WWI soldier statue, The Hauntings by Jo Oliver and Stin Butaye, was…
Ypres prison strike over 12 inmates sleeping on floor amid overcrowding
Ypres (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - At Ypres Prison, overcrowding forces 12 inmates to sleep on the floor. Staff and management,…
Residents raise concerns over N8 traffic in the Ypres area
Ypres (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Residents of Brielen, Elverdinge, and Woesten near Ypres raise concerns over N8 traffic. Participatory walks…
Ypres’ Jan Yperman 1st Belgian hospital with gold CFE label
Ypres (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Jan Yperman Hospital in Ypres became Belgium’s first hospital with the gold Cycle Friendly Employer…
15 activists join hunger strike in Ypres over Gaza crisis
Ypres (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - About 15 people, including Geert Vanlangendonck and Riane Malfait, began a hunger strike at St.…
Boudry family starts large-scale hydroponic leeks in Ypres
Ypres (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The Boudry family in Ypres launched large-scale outdoor hydroponic leek farming after 10 years of…
Ypres marks 80 years since the Hiroshima bombing
Ypres (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - On August 6, 2025, Ypres and Bruges marked 80 years since Hiroshima's bombing. Ypres held…
28-year-old woman survives crash into parked truck in Ypres
Ypres (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - A 28‑year‑old Ypres woman survived a severe crash on the Noorderring, hitting a parked semi‑trailer.…