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First storks arrive at Planckendael Zoo signalling spring
Planckendael (Brussels Morning Newspaper) January 14, 2026 - The first white storks arrived at Planckendael Zoo near Mechelen, marking their traditional return as spring harbingers. Zoo staff observed the initial…
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First storks arrive at Planckendael Zoo signalling spring
Planckendael (Brussels Morning Newspaper) January 14, 2026 - The first white storks arrived at Planckendael Zoo near Mechelen, marking their…
St. Gummarus church in Mechelen converted into a cohousing hub
Mechelen (Brussels Morning Newspaper) January 12, 2026 – The former St. Gummarus Church in Mechelen has been repurposed as a…
Mechelen takes over the De Nekker swimming pool & sports fields
Mechelen (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Mechelen will manage De Nekkerpool and outdoor sports from 2027, transferring 12 staff. Alderman Labsir…
Mechelen raises parking fees, expands M-shuttle and bike paths
Mechelen (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Mechelen will raise parking fees in the centre, open a 240-space outer lot, expand the…
Mechelen plans the €3.4M Binnendijle bridge by 2027
Mechelen (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - A €3.4 million Dutch bascule bridge over the Binnendijle will link Winketkaai, Keerdok, Battelsesteenweg and…
Jan van Roome’s Charles V family tree on display in Mechelen
Mechelen (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The Hof van Busleyden Museum in Mechelen will display a Jan van Roome design for…
Mechelen adds 2 rehearsal spaces & more concerts at Transit M
Mechelen (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Mechelen’s Transit M youth site will get 2 new rehearsal spaces; Concertzaak manages De Club…
Mechelen presents Transit W as new green meeting place at Binnendijle
Mechelen (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Mechelen plans a Transit W design on the Binnendijle River. It will be a meeting…