External Relations/Waregem

Partner cities are cities that despite geographical distances and political differences have united in order to strengthen the mutual cultural ties and contacts of their inhabitants. These partnerships often lead to student exchange programmes, economic development and cultural cooperation.


Waregem, Belgium

Location: Flemish region, Western Flanders province, 100 km west from Brussels

Population: 35 852

Specification:
  • town of the Flemish horse, world-renowned Waregem Koerse horse race
  • SV Zulte-Waregem Football Club
Areas of cooperation:
  • member of the European network EURO EQUUS
  • horse races
  • exchange programmes for civil servants
  • participation in Trefpunt regional fair

Link: www.waregem.be