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Belgian state given six months to tackle overcrowded prisons

Belgian state given six months to tackle overcrowded prisons

A court in Ghent has ordered the Belgian state to resolve the issue of structural overcrowding in its prisons within six months. Failure to comply will result in a daily penalty of 500 euros per prisoner, up to a total maximum of 45 million euros.

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Bridge strike causes cycling exodus across Schellingwouderbrug: "Commute takes twice as long"

Bridge strike causes cycling exodus across Schellingwouderbrug: "Commute takes twice as long"

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