The Arson Case: Depressed Man Sets Ex-In-Laws’ House on Fire, Faces Six-Year Sentence

2023-10-03 12:23:06 A fifty-year-old appeared in criminal court on Tuesday for the arson of his ex-in-laws’ house. The events took place one night in May 2023. During the hearing, the defendant explained that he was depressed and had consumed alcohol and medication. “I couldn’t stand it when my ex-wife went on a trip to Sicily … Read more

Food Square Festival: food trucks and gourmands took advantage of the sun in Verviers

2023-10-01 14:15:00 On the program: varied dishes to (re)discover such as poutine, pizzas, generous sandwiches or even something sweet with ice cream, lacquemants… Nearly twenty food trucks gathered between the trees of the square renovated. First edition in Verviers of the Food Square Festival, September 30, 2023 and October 1, 2023. ©Cindy Thonon In addition … Read more

Case of Domestic Violence: Verviers Court Delivers Judgment on Couple Who Abused Their Infant

2023-09-08 13:30:41 The Verviers criminal court handed down a judgment on Friday in a case of domestic violence. A couple in their twenties were suspected of having beaten their infant, a few days old. The facts occurred at the end of March 2020. While the young parents did not live together, the father joined his … Read more

Reopening of the Museum of Fine Arts and Ceramics after Floods: Updates and Extended Hours

2023-09-07 13:38:00 The reopening of the Museum of Fine Arts and Ceramics has been confirmed for the end of January 2024, 30 months after the terrible floods that ravaged it. The renovation works are still in progress. The aldermen of Culture, Jean-François Chefneux (New Verviers), and Finance, the current acting mayor Alexandre Loffet (PS), also … Read more

Police Intervention and Arrests in Altercation Near Saint-Remacle Church in Verviers: Latest Updates

2023-09-07 19:15:48 The police of the Vesdre area intervened this Thursday evening in rue Renier, near the Saint-Remacle church, in verviers. In question: a rather important altercation which took place at the beginning of the evening, around 7 p.m. Several people were surprised by a “din of sirens” that could be heard near the scene. … Read more

Born 2 Climb: Belgium’s First Viaduct Climbing Wall – A Unique Outdoor Gym for Adventure Seekers

2023-08-27 15:00:56 The first climbing routes of the Born viaduct were opened this weekend. A great moment for Kirsten, Tina and Johannes, at the origin of “Born 2 Climb” this slightly crazy project made possible thanks to various financial supports including, in particular, a crowdfunding which is still ongoing. This is the one and only … Read more