Politics
Bruges Seeks Removal of Vlaams Belang Council Member
Bruges city government seeks to remove Vlaams Belang council member Marie Laeremans, citing she no longer resides in the city. She denies the claims.
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SportsInfrastructure
Club Brugge Stadium Construction Delayed by Leasehold Talks
Club Brugge's new stadium faces another delay as the club awaits a leasehold agreement with Bruges city. Council approval expected no earlier than October.
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Crime & Justice
Escaped Bruges Hospital Prisoner Extradited to Belgium
A Russian prisoner who escaped from a Bruges hospital two months ago has been extradited to Belgium. His lawyer calls the escape spur-of-the-moment.
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CrimeBelgium
Couple found dead in Bruges home, cause of death unclear
A woman (30) and man (34) were found dead in their Bruges home. One of their four children raised the alarm. Autopsy and toxicology tests are pending.
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CrimeBelgium
Russian Fugitive Arrested in France After Hospital Escape
A 31-year-old Russian fugitive who escaped from a Bruges hospital in June has been arrested in northern France, ending a two-month international manhunt.
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BelgiumSociety
Former Bishop Roger Vangheluwe Dies at 89
Roger Vangheluwe, the former bishop of Bruges who confessed to sexually abusing two nephews, has died at 89. He was laicized by Pope Francis in 2024.
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Local NewsTourism
Bruges Bans Microphones on Tourist Boats to Curb Noise
Bruges will ban microphones on canal boats by 2029 after years of resident complaints about repetitive guided commentary in the historic city.
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SocietyTravel
Bruges Orders Tourist Boats to Reduce Noise by 2029
Bruges bans sound amplification on canal boats by 2029 after residents tire of hearing the same guided tour stories all day long.
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CrimeJustice
Belgian Manhunt: Bruges Hospital Escapee Still at Large
Alaouidi Djabrailov, 31, escaped from AZ Sint-Jan Hospital in Bruges. Despite a massive search, he remains on the run with an international warrant.
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Crime & Justice
Manhunt in Bruges for Escaped Prisoner Alaouidi Djabrailov
Belgian police search for Alaouidi Djabrailov, who escaped from AZ Sint-Jan hospital in Bruges after threatening guards. He previously attempted escape.
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Crime & Justice
Prisoner Escapes Bruges Hospital, Police Launch Manhunt
A Russian prisoner escaped from AZ Sint-Jan hospital in Bruges during a clothing change, prompting a large-scale police search with helicopters.
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