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China's Holiday Museums and Heritage Boom
China's 2026 National Day holiday saw museums, red heritage sites and intangible culture draw crowds, blending tourism with patriotic sentiment.
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Local NewsBelgium
Dinant Citadel Cable Car to Be Replaced
The Dinant citadel cable car, out of service since October 2025, will be entirely replaced by a new installation built by France's MND group.
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BelgiumCulture
Belgian Man, 82, Suspected of Museum Vandalism
An 82-year-old Belgian man is suspected of vandalizing the Bokrijk open-air museum in Genk, reportedly unhappy with its modern direction.
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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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Local Politics
Spa Council to Vote on Consultation Over City Hall Move
Spa's council votes on holding a popular consultation about relocating the historic town hall after a 2,832-signature petition.
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Local NewsAccidents
Truck Crashes Into Historic Belgian Mansion in Booischot
A truck loaded with forklifts crashed into Huis Dens, an 18th-century mansion in Booischot, Belgium. Residents were on holiday; no injuries reported.
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HeritageArchitecture
Brussels Palace of Justice Facade Unveiled After Restoration
Brussels' iconic Palace of Justice facade unveiled after scaffolding removal, marking a historic moment for the Belgian capital.
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HistoryCulture
How the Kempen Became Belgium's Diamond Region
From backyard diamond polishing to a global hub: how Belgium's Kempen region became a diamond-cutting powerhouse and what ended its reign.
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Culture & Entertainment
Open Monument Day 2026: Program Online, People in Focus
Open Monument Day 2026 program is online with 1,180 free activities across 889 locations, focusing on the people behind heritage.
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CultureTravel
Flemish Castle Dubbed 'Chambord of Flanders' Showcased
Discover Ooidonk Castle, the Flemish gem nicknamed the 'Chambord of Flanders' for its Loire-style towers and French gardens, near Ghent, Belgium.
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Heritage
Flanders invests €1.1M in Ypres war cemetery restoration
Flanders allocates €1.13 million to restore four WWI war cemeteries in Ypres, preserving UNESCO-listed heritage sites for future generations.
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Culture
Ancient Wall Section Collapses at Zheng-Han City in Henan
A 2,700-year-old ancient city wall section in Henan collapsed after heavy rain, raising questions about preserving China's earthen heritage sites.
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CultureHeritage
Antwerp Cathedral Clock Restored After Lightning Strike
Antwerp's Cathedral of Our Lady clock is working again after a lightning strike. A blown safety fuse was reset, restoring the iconic timepiece.
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Weather & DisastersHeritage
Historic Huisekoutermolen Windmill Destroyed by Downburst
A powerful downburst destroyed the historic Huisekoutermolen windmill in Kruisem, East Flanders. The community has launched a rebuild effort.
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CultureHeritage
Brussels Justice Palace Facade Emerges After Decades Hidden
The middle section of the Brussels Justice Palace facade is restored, revealing architectural details hidden for over 40 years. Phase 1 nears completion.
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Local NewsUrban Development
Ghent's Iconic Vlasmarkt Loses Cobblestones to Asphalt
Ghent's Vlasmarkt will lose its historic cobblestones this summer, deemed too dangerous for cyclists and pedestrians, marking the end of an era.
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HistoryHeritage
Skeletons and Tombs Found in Paterskerk Renovation, Halle
Workers renovating a 17th-century church in Halle, Belgium, discovered 14 skeletons and 2 burial vaults beneath the floor, revealing medieval secrets.
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