Antwerp
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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AFAS to sponsor Sportpaleis’ €45M renovation for 100th anniversary
Antwerp (The Brussels Morning Newspaper): In 2033, Antwerp's Sportpaleis will celebrate its 100th anniversary with significant changes, including a new…
Antwerp heist foiled: Four arrested with €20,000 and firearms
Antwerp (The Brussels Morning Newspaper): On March 8-9, police in Antwerp stopped a theft at a customs warehouse, arresting four…
ZAS launches Flanders’ largest oncology center for 5,000 patients in Antwerp
Antwerp (The Brussels Morning Newspaper): ZAS (Ziekenhuis Netwerk Antwerpen) will open Flanders' largest oncology center, serving 5,000 patients annually with…
Antwerp robbery: Three arrested after stolen watch found in Café
Antwerp (The Brussels Morning Newspaper): On 28th September Saturday, a man was robbed on Orgelstraat near Theaterplein in Antwerp. Three…
N-VA’s Annick De Ridder to lead major upgrades for De Lin in Antwerp
Antwerp (The Brussels Morning Newspaper): N-VA, Vooruit, and CD&V plan significant investments in De Lin's Antwerp transport, led by Annick…
Wim Brillouet: Antwerp’s support program creates 5,600 jobs in zones
Antwerp (The Brussels Morning Newspaper): Wim Brillouet from Voka Mechelen-Kempen helped extend a program for struggling areas, allowing companies to…
Bolle Jos Leijdekkers sentenced to 10 Years, €200K fine in Antwerp drug case
Antwerp (The Brussels Morning Newspaper): Jozef "Bolle Jos" Leidekkers received a 10-year prison sentence and a €200,000 fine for a…
Third fire in 10 days at Antwerp’s Tulpstraat: Arson suspected
Antwerp (The Brussels Morning Newspaper): A third fire occurred at the Tulpstraat apartment building in Antwerp, raising arson suspicions. All…