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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Alcatraz Metal Festival Sells Out for First Time in History
Belgium's Alcatraz metal festival in Kortrijk sells out completely for the first time, expecting 75,000 visitors across four days.
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Human Interest
Terminally Ill Woman Marries Partner 18 Years After Proposal
Melanie Lecoutere (44), terminally ill with breast cancer, married Nico Inderadjaja (45) on Friday, 18 years after his proposal on an Austrian ski slope.
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Accidents & Traffic
Motorcyclist Crashes into Terrace After Wheelie in Kortrijk
A motorcyclist performing a wheelie on Kortrijk's Grote Markt crashed into a cafe terrace, injuring four. The rider tested negative for alcohol and drugs.
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Crime & Investigation
Suspicious Death Investigation in Marke After Body Found
A passerby found the body of a Polish man on a street in Marke, West Flanders. The public prosecutor's office has opened a suspicious death investigation.
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HealthEducation
Belgian School Closes After Norovirus and Strep Outbreak
A Belgian special needs school in Kortrijk closed for a week after a norovirus and streptococcus outbreak following a forest class trip, affecting dozens.
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