Flanders was one of the most important trading spots in Europe and the center of Europe's textile industry. century, Wallonia grew in importance, but the region suffered economic decline. Bruges, ...

The agency was forced to issue the bizarre warning after the council in Ghent City launched a campaign last Thursday encouraging people to recycle their Christmas trees to reduce waste.

Their wealth subsidized the growth of a rich culture in Ghent, known as the "City of Art." 00:49 The center of town is about a 10-minute tram ride from the railway station.

The country’s food agency warned against using evergreens in food after the city of Ghent suggested an unusual form of recycling: spruce needle butter. By Amelia Nierenberg Amelia Nierenberg ...