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Tervuren+ fills a vital gap in local news coverage by publishing in-depth, focused articles on a weekly basis. We’re committed to bringing hyperlocal, community-driven news back to Tervuren, a vibrant Flemish municipality with 23,246 residents representing around 115 nationalities.

At Tervuren+, we believe that well-informed citizens are the foundation of a strong, connected community. We are dedicated to telling Tervuren’s stories—for everyone. Via https://facebook.com/tervurenplus, Tervuren+ reaches thousands of Tervurenaars with 90-day view rates of over 100,000. And over 700 Tervurenaars have joined our WhatsApp News Channel so as not to miss a story.

As a volunteer-driven news platform, Tervuren+ strives for timely, accurate, and in-depth reporting on local news, community developments, cultural events, and municipal decision-making. Our mission is to provide reliable, independent journalism to everyone who lives, works, or is involved in Tervuren.

Core Principles and Guidelines

• Commitment to truth: We aim for full, correct, and unbiased reporting, ensuring readers receive relevant and essential information about Tervuren.
• Transparency and integrity: We are open about our editorial processes, funding sources, and any potential conflicts of interest.
• Local and community-focused: We concentrate on stories that matter to Tervuren residents, such as municipal decisions, neighbourhood initiatives, cultural activities, and local businesses.
• Fair and respectful: Our reporting is non-sensational, respectful, and balanced, suitable for readers of all ages.
• Independent and objective: Tervuren+ operates free from external influence; our editorial choices are not dictated by political, commercial, or other interests.
• Journalism in the public service: We support the Tervuren community by promoting civic engagement and informed decision-making.
• Craftsmanship and quality: We adhere to the highest professional standards in journalism and local reporting.
• Right of reply: Due to our voluntary nature and limited resources, we offer a right of reply via our Facebook page: facebook.com/tervurenplus. Responses will be published publicly there, provided they comply with our house rules.
• Privacy and data protection: We respect Belgian and European privacy legislation (GDPR) when collecting, storing, and using personal data, such as interview recordings and subscribers’ email addresses.
• Protection of minors: We follow ethical principles and all relevant European, Flemish, and federal rules for the protection of minors in the media. This also applies to the use of photos where minors are recognisable; consent and due diligence are central to this.