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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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UAntwerp’s former dean Guy H. gets 1-year suspended sentence
Antwerp (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Former University of Antwerp dean Guy H. received a 1-year suspended sentence for sexually inappropriate…
19-year-old boy stabbed at school in Deurne
Deurne (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - A 19-year-old was seriously injured in a stabbing at Spectrumschool in Deurne. A 20-year-old suspect…
Antwerp offers free swimming at Bonapartedok near MAS
Antwerp (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Free open-air swimming at Bonapartedok, near MAS in Antwerp, runs every weekend (12:00–19:30) until Sept…
Two stuck on roller coaster at Antwerp fair rescued
Antwerp (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Two people were temporarily trapped on a roller coaster at the Sinksenfoor in Antwerp; the…
Antwerp urged to take down Israeli flag from City Hall
Antwerp (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - PVDA calls for the removal of the Israeli flag from Antwerp city hall, accusing the…
Wim Van Osselaer builds 50,000-brick LEGO Ekeren Diorama
Ekeren (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Wim Van Osselaer from Ekeren built a 50,000-brick, 152x114 cm LEGO model of the Hagelkruisprocessie…
Baarle-Hertog fair seeks carousel for July 6–8 Fest by Loots
Baarle-Hertog (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Zondereigen's summer fair (July 6–8) in Baarle-Hertog urgently seeks a carousel. Mayor Philip Loots (N-VA)…
Antwerp café bartender freed after rape allegations
Antwerp (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - A 22-year-old bartender from café Zeezicht in Antwerp, accused of multiple rapes, has been released…