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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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Drone exposes sick trees in Antwerp’s Climate Crisis study
Antwerp (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Scientists from the University of Antwerp use drones to study climate subjects within the De…
Public tours begin May 1 for Asbestos-free Boerentoren in Antwerp
Antwerp (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The Boerentoren construction site in Antwerp will open for general public viewing starting on May…
7-year Arenaplein rebuild starts in Deurne, locals concerned
Deurne (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The Arena social housing estate in Deurne is being rebuilt over 7–8 years. The Arenaplein…
TotalEnergies to close Antwerp Ethylene plant by 2027
Antwerp (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - TotalEnergies will close its oldest ethylene plant in Antwerp by 2027, affecting 253 workers. CEO…
Olen wind turbine gets damping system after 280 complaints
Olen (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - A wind turbine at Umicore in Olen caused 280 noise complaints in one month. Mayor…
Tongerlo’s 1139 Keyartmolen to be restored for €150k
Tongerlo (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The Keyartmolen in Tongerlo, built in 1139, is being restored for €150,000. Owner Gert Zeelmaekers…
Indian Mehul Choksi arrested in Antwerp over 1.6B euro fraudÂ
Antwerp (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Mehul Choksi, accused of stealing 1.6 billion euros from Punjab National Bank, was arrested in…
Sarah De Vreese from Kalken homeless after 10 years on housing list
Antwerp (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Sarah De Vreese from Kalken is among the 200,000 people who await social housing services.…