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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