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Name the new social restaurant in Nieuw Gent

The city of Ghent is seeking creative suggestions for the name of the new community restaurant opening in summer 2027 at Rerum-Novarumplein.

10 November 2026Local

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Ghent Strengthens Approach to Domestic Violence and Sexual Transgressive Behavior

The City of Ghent is launching two new action plans for the next six years to detect violence faster and make support services more accessible.

05 November 2026Local

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UGent brings together European and American researchers on climate and health

During a SPARK workshop in Ghent, twenty European and twenty American researchers worked on new research ideas concerning the impact of climate change on health.

04 November 2026Culture

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De Vitrine: Youth meeting place in the old library at De Zuid

The old library in Ghent becomes a temporary meeting place for three months, offering lunch facilities and after-school activities, including an Open Call for youth-organized events.

04 November 2026Local

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Unhooked launches youth movement against telepressure at De Krook

New movement UNHOOKED aims to raise awareness about the pressure to be always online and offers workshops in Ghent.

04 November 2026Society

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Dementia-friendly signage for all Ghent service centers

All eleven local service centers in Ghent will receive new, dementia-friendly signage in the coming years to improve orientation.

02 November 2026Local

City of Ghent seeks providers for mobile parking

Mobile providers can apply for a permit from November 1, 2026, to connect to the Ghent Parking and Residence Register (GPR).

30 October 2026Local

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Ghent invests heavily in cleanliness: more staff and stricter approach to illegal dumping

The city of Ghent is launching a new action plan with additional resources for public cleanliness, waste coaches, and an increased chance of catching offenders.

30 October 2026Local

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New 'Doenersdesk' Desk Supports Ghent Associations and Initiatives

The City of Ghent centralizes support for neighborhood organizations and citizen collectives through a new point of contact for advice, subsidies, and referrals.

29 October 2026Local

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Ghent Launches Inclusion Action Plan with 14 Focus Points

New plan targets accessibility, anti-discrimination, and diverse talent, featuring concrete actions like rainbow house renovation and inclusion campus development.

29 October 2026Society

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Flemish Universities File Complaint with European Ombudsman over Horizon Europe and Israel

Universities seek clarity on human rights policy and participation in European research projects, while UGent proceeds with halting collaborations with Israeli institutions.

29 October 2026Politics

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Dialogue Café on New Homes at Meulestedekaai in Ghent

Residents can view design proposals and provide feedback for the development of a new housing project at Meulestedekaai.

29 October 2026Local

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