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Belgium: Rare Quake Shakes West Flanders, No Damage
A magnitude 1.9 earthquake struck near Ruiselede in West Flanders, the region's first since 2011. No damage was reported, but hundreds felt the tremor.
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CrimeBelgium
Roeselare House Shot 15 Times, Suspects at Large
A house in Roeselare was shot at roughly 15 times on Wednesday night. Police found 15 shell casings, but no injuries and no arrests so far.
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InfrastructureEnergy
Ventilus Work Begins as Residents Flee Radiation Fears
Construction on Belgium's Ventilus high-voltage line began Monday, as some West Flanders residents relocate over electromagnetic radiation fears.
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Politics
Why Naming a West Flanders Governor Is So Hard
West Flanders needs a new governor by 30 September, but a politically neutral post has become a partisan fight tangled up with budget talks.
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Incident
Woman (45) Dies After Motorcycle Fall in Zeebrugge
A 45-year-old woman from Zuienkerke died after a motorcycle accident in Zeebrugge on Saturday evening. Police believe she became unwell while riding.
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Local News
Man (49) Found Dead in Tunnel at Beernem Station
A 49-year-old man was found dead in a tunnel at Beernem station. A forensic doctor has been appointed to determine the cause of death.
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Food & Culture
Belgian Pils Named World's Best Lager at Beer Awards
Bavik Super Pils from West Flanders wins World's Best Lager at the 2026 World Beer Awards, a historic achievement for the family brewery.
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Human Interest
Belgian Woman's Daily Walks with Geese and Ducks Charm Town
Cécile from Wijtschate walks daily with 4 geese and 5 ducks using blind canes for safety. The 'feather gang' has become a beloved local attraction.
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CrimeBelgium
Baby of 1.5 Months Dies in Ichtegem; Investigation Launched
A 1.5-month-old baby has died in Ichtegem, Belgium. Prosecutors investigate the unclear death; autopsy results pending.
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CrimeInvestigation
Body of 36-Year-Old Found in Ditch Near Izegem Swimming Pool
The body of a 36-year-old man was discovered in a ditch at Sportdomein De Krekel in Izegem. The prosecutor's office has launched an investigation.
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Local NewsBelgium
103 Kazou Youth Stranded on Highway After Bus Breakdown
103 teenagers from Kazou West Flanders spent the night on a highway parking lot after their bus broke down en route to Austria. Extra food budget provided.
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Weather
Severe Storms Trigger Mudslides and Lightning in Flanders
A powerful storm swept through West Flanders, triggering mudslides and lightning. Over 26,000 bolts were recorded as Belgium's heatwave turned volatile.
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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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Accident
Cyclist, 36, Dies After Collision in Nieuwpoort
A 36-year-old cyclist from Pervijze died after a collision with a car in Nieuwpoort. A traffic expert is investigating the circumstances.
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Accident & Tragedy
Toddler (2) Dies in Middelkerke After Falling into Stream
A 2-year-old girl has died in Middelkerke, Belgium, after slipping out of her home and falling into a nearby stream. The community is in shock.
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Crime
Youths Released in Tram Assault, Banned from West Flanders
Three young men released under strict conditions after assaulting De Lijn staff and police on a coastal tram in De Haan, banned from West Flanders.
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Migration & SocietyPolitics
West Flanders governor warns of migrant drownings on coast
West Flanders Governor Carl Decaluwé warns migrants face imminent drownings as smugglers shift Channel crossings to Belgian beaches.
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EnvironmentBelgium
Banned Pesticide at 2,000 Times Limit in Flemish Stream
Banned pesticide oxamyl found at 2,000 times the legal limit in a West Flanders stream. Drinking water is safe, but environmental concerns grow.
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