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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Vlaams Belang launches Antwerp campaign against Scheldt tolls
Vlaams Belang, led by Dewinter and Vandermeersch, campaigns in Antwerp against tolls on Liefkenshoek and Oosterweel Tunnels, proposing a Flemish…
Mortsel raises income tax to 7.5% & faces €1.3M police costs
Mortsel (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Mortsel will increase local taxes from 2026, raising income tax from 6.5% to 7.5% and…
Antwerp increases parking fines & Neighbourhood permit fees
Antwerp (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Antwerp will raise illegal parking fines from €44 to €50 and Leien neighbourhood permits from…
Ravels grants €16K to Triple 6 Base BMX Track in Weelde
Ravels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Ravels approved €16,000 for Triple 6 Base, Europe’s largest indoor BMX track in Weelde. Mayor…
Antwerp grants €150K to On Stage for Deurne’s Pius X Church
Antwerp (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The city of Antwerp granted €150,000 to the nonprofit organisation On Stage to turn the…
Antwerp hosts 5th Mind Matters week with Swinnen and Guests
Antwerp (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The University of Antwerp holds its 5th Mind Matters Week, led by Femme Swinnen, with…
A man arrested after attempted arson at Antwerp City Hall
Antwerp (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - A 65-year-old man was arrested after an attempted arson at Antwerp City Hall on Wednesday,…
Antwerp launches 1st pedestrian program, led by Koen Kennis
Antwerp (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Antwerp launches its 1st pedestrian program, improving 780 km of slow streets with benches, shaded areas,…