HealthEconomy
Charleroi Hospitals Face Second Wave of Cuts
HUmani, the public hospital network in Charleroi and Chimay, is preparing a second round of savings after a 16.5 million euro plan fell short.
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TransportBelgium
Charleroi ATC Strike Suspended as Mediation Begins
Air traffic controllers at Charleroi airport have suspended their night strike with immediate effect, opening the way for mediated talks on night premiums.
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SecurityEurope
150 Drone Sightings Over Belgian Strategic Sites in 2026
Belgium has logged about 150 drone sightings over strategic sites in 2026, including defense-linked firms in Charleroi, but no culprit is known.
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TransportBelgium
Charleroi ATC Strike to Disrupt 832 Flights Over 24 Nights
A night strike by air traffic controllers at Charleroi Airport begins tonight, threatening 832 flights and up to 150,000 passengers over 24 nights.
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CultureEurope
Charleroi Marks 360 Years of History
Charleroi celebrates its 360th anniversary with a timeline, archive documentary, mayors' book and a rebranded festival tracing 3.5 centuries of history.
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Infrastructure & Transport
Charleroi Railway Upgrade Promises Faster Brussels Trips
Infrabel's €7.7M switch renewal at Charleroi-Central promises fewer breakdowns, less noise, and faster train journeys to Brussels by 2028.
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Transport
Charleroi Airport Strike Suspended After Conciliation
Skeyes and unions suspend Charleroi air traffic controllers' strike notice after conciliation. Flight operations to continue normally.
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EnvironmentPolitics
Charleroi Halts Greening Projects in Climate Funding Crisis
Charleroi has paused urban greening projects due to financing challenges, showing the struggle Belgian cities face funding climate adaptation.
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Transport
Charleroi Airport to Close for Runway Renovation in 2028
Brussels South Charleroi Airport will close for months in 2028 for a full runway renovation, grounding all flights and affecting millions of passengers.
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EconomyTransportation
Ryanair Slashes Belgium Operations Despite Tax Concession
Ryanair cuts 5 aircraft and 2 million seats in Belgium after the government's aviation tax hike, calling the partial backtrack 'too little, too late'
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TransportBelgium
Charleroi-Fleurus Train Service Restored After Disruption
Train services on Line 140 between Charleroi-Ouest and Fleurus have resumed after a morning disruption caused by a signaling problem linked to cable theft.
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CrimeEurope
Charleroi Scooter Dispute Turns Fatal: Man Drowned in Sambre
A man drowned in Charleroi's Sambre River after a dispute over a suspected stolen scooter turned fatal. Belgian authorities are investigating.
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EconomyIndustry
Charleroi Threatens Expropriation of Riva Steel Site
Charleroi threatens to expropriate Riva Group's Thy-Marcinelle steelworks to secure the site's future amid a 26-day strike and EU sanctions deadline.
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InfrastructureEconomy
Charleroi Invests €50M in Major R9 Ring Road Renovation
Charleroi announces €50 million renovation of the R9 ring road, including tunnels, viaducts, and Boulevard Mayence, with work starting in early 2027.
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EconomyTransport
Ryanair Slashes 2 Million Seats from Belgium in Tax Dispute
Ryanair cuts 2 million seats from Belgium, blaming the government's aviation tax hike. Five aircraft will leave Charleroi, affecting 20 routes.
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Labor & IndustryEconomy
Thy-Marcinelle Strike Escalates in Charleroi
Strike at Thy-Marcinelle steelworks in Charleroi intensifies as workers block cold-phase access, protesting inadequate severance for 179 threatened jobs.
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AccidentEnvironment
Boy, 11, Seriously Injured by Wild Boar in Belgian Town
An 11-year-old boy was seriously injured by a wild boar in Marchienne-au-Pont, Belgium, highlighting growing concerns about urban wildlife encounters.
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Justice & Society
Alleged Police Violence in Charleroi: Man Faces Eye Surgery
A man with an intellectual disability needs emergency eye surgery after an alleged police beating in Charleroi, sparking outrage and demands for reform.
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