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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 court upholds suspended sentence for gynaecologist’s assaults
Antwerp (Brussels Morning) - The Antwerp Court of Appeal upheld the conviction of a gynaecologist for assaulting and raping six…
Windrose chooses Belgium for European electric truck expansion
Brussels (Brussels Morning) - Windrose, a Chinese electric truck manufacturer, plans its European headquarters and workshop in Zele, creating 3,000…
Court ruling allows brothel owners to pay taxes in cash
Antwerp (Brussels Morning) - Two brothel owners in Antwerp's Schipperskwartier won the right to pay taxes in cash after a…
School trip disrupted by highway accident but students have fun at alternative destination in Antwerp
Antwerp (Brussels Morning) - The school trip was disrupted by a highway accident but the school quickly found an alternative…
Belgian Journalist Dirk Selis penalized for privacy violation
Brussels (Brussels Morning) - Journalist Dirk Selis faces a suspended fine for reporting on a mayor's early COVID-19 vaccination. The…
Antwerp cathedral climbing stunt sparks police investigation
Antwerp (Brussels Morning) - Police investigate two Germans who climbed Onze-Lieve-Vrouwekathedraal. They performed stunts atop the 123-meter spire. The YouTube…
Belgica Expedition’s Heroic Survival in Antarctica Unveiled at MAS Museum
Brussels (Brussels Morning) - The MAS Museum's exhibition in Antwerp showcases the Belgica's Antarctic expedition. It highlights crew survival, pioneering…
Antwerp Central Station Hosts Giant Blue Whale Balloon to Promote Ocean Conservation
Antwerp (Brussels Morning) - Antwerp Central Station features a blue whale balloon as part of a project highlighting the importance…