CrimeEurope
Firebombs Hit Homes in Pelt and Houthalen; Suspect Held
Two firebombs were thrown at homes in Pelt and Houthalen-Helchteren around 1:30 AM. One suspect was arrested; damage was material only.
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CrimeEurope
Limburg Police Seize 1,300 Cannabis Plants in Record Raids
Belgian police carry out 18 raids across Limburg and Flemish Brabant, arresting 10 and dismantling cannabis plantations with 1,300 plants.
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JusticeHealth
Limburg Dentist Suspected of Fraud and Illegal Care
A Limburg dentist is under investigation for letting unqualified staff sedate patients and perform root canals, and for over EUR 188,000 in RIZIV fraud.
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Culture & Entertainment
Pukkelpop 2026 Opens: Royal Blood Surprise, Economic Boost
Pukkelpop 2026 kicks off in Hasselt as campers arrive, Royal Blood announced as surprise act, and the festival boosts Limburg's economy.
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History
Limburg's Hidden Underground: 30 Years After Mines Closed
More than 30 years after Belgium's last coal mine closed, locomotives, chemicals and 30 billion tons of coal remain hidden beneath Limburg.
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EnvironmentAccident
Two Hectares of Genk Nature Reserve Destroyed by Wildfire
A wildfire has destroyed two hectares of heathland in Genk's Schemmersberg nature reserve. Firefighters contained the blaze amid severe drought.
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CrimeBelgium
Suspicious Death in Maasmechelen: Woman Found in €2M Villa
A 69-year-old woman was found dead under suspicious circumstances in a luxury villa in Maasmechelen. Prosecutors have launched a judicial investigation.
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Crime & JusticeEnvironment
Genk, Dilsen-Stokkem Wildfires Deliberately Set, Probe Opens
Belgian prosecutors open arson investigation after seven separate fire sites found in nature reserves in Genk and Dilsen-Stokkem, Limburg.
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Disaster and Accident
Lanklaarderbos Wildfire Under Control as Arson Probe Begins
A wildfire in Belgium's Lanklaarderbos is under control. Prosecutors investigate possible arson as two simultaneous blazes hit drought-stricken Limburg.
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Accidents & Safety
Two Young Belgians Drown as Heatwave Drives Water Deaths
Two young Belgian men drowned in separate incidents in Limburg, as the 2026 European heatwave drives swimmers to dangerous, unsupervised open water.
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Accident
Tractor Driver Killed in Accident During Rally in Voeren
A 62-year-old man from Dilsen-Stokkem died in a tractor accident during a rally in Voeren, Belgium. An investigation is underway.
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EnvironmentAgriculture
Limburg Group Appeals Permit for Controversial Caviar Farm
Limburg Environmental Coalition appeals a permit for a caviar farm in Kinrooi, citing concerns over 438 million liters of annual groundwater use.
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Crime & Justice
Limburg Prosecutors Appeal Motorcyclist's Speeding Acquittal
Belgian prosecutors appeal after a motorcyclist clocked at 188 km/h in a 90 km/h zone avoids criminal conviction due to a retribution fee.
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EnvironmentWildlife
Raccoon Invasion in Limburg: Experts Warn of Ecological Risk
Belgian and Dutch authorities warn of rising raccoon populations in Limburg. EU mandates removal of the invasive species threatening native wildlife.
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Local News
Lightning Strike Destroys Henis Home, Family Fears Urn Lost
A lightning strike destroyed a historic farmhouse in Henis, Belgium. The family fears the urn containing their angel baby's ashes may be lost in the fire.
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EnvironmentBelgium
Limburg.net Sorts Garbage Bags to Map Recycling Errors
Limburg.net audits garbage bags from 11 municipalities to identify recycling errors and improve sorting, aiming for Flanders' 2030 waste target.
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