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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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Duifhuis’s farm (15 ha) in Berlaar to reopen for organic farming
Berlaar (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The historic Duifhis farm (15 hectares) in Berlaar will reopen for organic farming under De…
Antwerp native Kenny Willems becomes Alken-Maes CEO in Limburg
Antwerp (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Alken-Maes Brewery’s hospitality director, Kenny Willems, an Antwerp native, becomes CEO on October 1, 2025,…
4 people arrested in Deurne protests over tram loop
Deurne (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - In Deurne, Antwerp, tree-felling for a new tram loop sparked protests. Police arrested 4, including…
CMB.TECH joins Golden Ocean, Antwerp Shipping Giant rises
Antwerp (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Antwerp-based CMB.TECH, formerly Euronav, merges with Norway’s Golden Ocean after buying 40% from tycoon John…
Antwerp Mothers for Mothers distribute 600 school bags to kids
Antwerp (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - In Borgerhout, Antwerp, Mothers for Mothers distributed 600 school bags with supplies. Volunteers assisted families,…
Els van Doesburg (N-VA) returns as Antwerp’s acting mayor
Antwerp (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Els van Doesburg (N-VA) returns as Antwerp’s acting mayor after maternity leave, also taking over…
AWV starts 10-day E17 roadworks between Beervelde-Berlare
Beervelde (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - AWV began major E17 roadworks between Beervelde and Berlare towards Antwerp, lasting 10 days. Minister…
Lace re-BORN-em at Bornem Abbey shows 80 works by 40 artists
Bornem (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Bornem Abbey hosts “Lace re-BORN-em” (16 Aug–19 Oct), showcasing 80 works from 6 Flemish art…