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Paarden in Genk angstig voor vuurwerk: 'Grootste dieren hebben vaak het kleinste hartje'

Genk horses anxious about fireworks: 'Biggest animals often have the smallest hearts'

Riding club Genk highlights the stress fireworks cause to horses and urges caution during New Year's Eve.

09 November 2026Local

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Reinpadstraat in Genk celebrates 10 years as a bicycle street

The Reinpadstraat in Genk, Limburg's very first bicycle street, marks its tenth anniversary with satisfied residents and cyclists.

30 October 2026Local

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Murat (66) runs marathon in his hometown Genk

The 66-year-old Genk resident Murat is preparing for the Genk Marathon, a course full of personal memories.

29 October 2026Local

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30 Years of Brikhof Residential Community: From Adventurous Start to Warm Home

Brikhof residential community in Borgloon celebrates its thirtieth anniversary, reflecting on 30 years of community building, friendships, and special moments.

28 October 2026Local

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Gianluca Nobile Shares Personal Stories of Genk's Noordlaan

The artist reveals hidden memories of the iconic pyramid, the football field, and Casa Papa Giovanni.

23 October 2026Local

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Simulation exercises bring job seekers and future HR professionals together in Genk

VDAB and UCLL build a bridge between education and the job market, offering valuable experience and insights.

21 October 2026Local

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City of Genk seeks leaseholder for youth center 'De Uitdaging' in Winterslag

The city is looking for an enthusiastic candidate to further develop the youth center 'De Uitdaging' in Winterslag and open it up for new initiatives.

21 October 2026Local

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New phase of works on Noordlaan Genk: cycle and footpaths renewed until 2027

The Noordlaan in Genk is entering a new phase of works, focusing on safer cycle and footpaths, causing disruption until spring 2027.

20 October 2026Local

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Genk-Centrum Wins Architectura Award for Green-Blue Initiative

The redevelopment of Genk's Grote Markt has been honored with the inaugural Architectura Award for its greener and more inviting atmosphere.

15 October 2026Local

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Genk launches baseline study on animals in Stiemervallei using wildlife cameras

The city of Genk is investigating biodiversity in urban nature areas as part of the European URBAN project.

13 October 2026Local

Information stand at the Genk market about phishing and digital security, featuring a 'digidokter' and street theater.

Phishing information at Genk market

City of Genk and CARMA police organize information stand on digital security and phishing prevention on Thursday, October 8 and 15.

05 October 2026Local

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Community garden in Genk yields fruits of shared labor

A community picking garden in Vlakveld, Genk, initiated by local residents, has brought neighbours together to cultivate and harvest.

05 October 2026Local

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