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Van Doesburg secures legal right to ban pro-Palestine protests on Grote Markt
Antwerp (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – January 19, 2026 – Antwerp Mayor Bart Van Doesburg has received court approval to ban demonstrations by pro-Palestine protesters on the Grote Markt. The ruling…
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Antwerp conducts a fire drill for water transport on the Albert Canal
Antwerp (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - 5 Antwerp fire zones conducted a major Albert Canal drill, pumping 4,000 litres per minute.…
AI-powered Tram 1 launched in Antwerp, driver Yves Lelegems tests
Antwerp (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Antwerp launches AI-powered Tram 1 with sensors and cameras. Driver Yves Lelegems tests the system.…
Mortsel adds 436 bike spaces at Stadsplein ahead of City Hall
Mortsel (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Mortsel renovated Stadsplein underground garage to add 436 bicycle spaces (including 60 for cargo bikes),…
Mayor demands more police at Antwerp Central amid shortages
Antwerp (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Antwerp mayor Els van Doesburg (N-VA) urges Interior Minister Bernard Quintin (MR) to provide more…
3 De Lijn Inspectors attacked by 17-year-old in Antwerp
Antwerp (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - 3 De Lijn ticket inspectors in Antwerp were attacked by a 17-year-old passenger without a…
Drones speed up chemical sample transport in Antwerp Port
Antwerp (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - At the Port of Antwerp, drones from Helicus now deliver chemical samples in 8 minutes,…
Wolf kills sheep Jane 40 meters from Evy Rombouts’ home in Meer
Meer (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - In Meer, a wolf attacked sheep Jane near Evy Rombouts’ home, just 40 meters away.…
Einride’s self-driving truck tested at Antwerp port with crucke
Antwerp (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Swedish company Einride unveiled a driverless electric truck at the Port of Antwerp. The truck…