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Bondgenotenlaan is traffic-free on Saturdays

Every Saturday in May, June and July 2024, Bondgenotenlaan is partly traffic-free. This way you can shop to your heart's content.

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Join a new volleyball group in Leuven

Are you looking to play recreational, mixed, volleyball in Leuven? There is a new v-ball group in town!

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City Monitor 2023 is out

Are you curious to see the demographic numbers for Leuven? The numbers for 2023 are out!

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New cycle path and kiss & ride parking at Leuven station

At the end of August, the city of Leuven will be installing a new cycle path at the bus stops at Leuven station, between Diestsevest and Martelarenplein.
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Free Drinking Fountains

Leuven is expanding its free drinking water offer with seven new water fountains being placed in the parks around the area.

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Leuven announces star register for stillborn babies

Leuven announces a ‘star register’ for stillborn babies, providing a symbolic way for parents who lost their baby in the first 140 days of pregnancy to recognize their child.

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Library launches online reservation system for workstations

The Leuven library (“de Bib”) has introduced a new system for reserving study and work spaces in the main library in Tweebronnen.

New and updated articles

Schooling for Kids with Disabilities

Navigating the Leuven education system can be a challenge for newcomers. This article has been compiled by Maya and Hilary, two local neurodiversity advocates to help make the experience less exhausting.

10 tips for your Belgian CV

Suggestions from our trusted job trainers on how to write your CV for job applications in Belgium.

Starters' Guide to Music Festivals in Belgium

Here's our starters' guide to the must-attend music events and festivals happening in Belgium this summer.
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This page was last updated on: 17 July 2024