Mechelen
First storks arrive at Planckendael Zoo signalling spring
Planckendael (Brussels Morning Newspaper) January 14, 2026 - The first white storks arrived at Planckendael Zoo near Mechelen, marking their traditional return as spring harbingers. Zoo staff observed the initial…
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De Lijn bus changes raise concerns for Mechelen seniors
Mechelen (Brussels Morning Newspaper): Starting January 6, De Lin will remove over 6,100 bus stops in Flanders, affecting service in…
82-year-old scammed, fake bank worker arrested in Mechelen
Mechelen (Brussels Morning Newspaper): Rivierenland police report six scams targeting seniors by fake bank staff, leading to the arrest of…
Mechelen’s calm New Year’s Eve with 14 calls for fires
Mechelen (Brussels Morning newspaper): Wouter Jeanfils from the Flemish Brabant West fire brigade reported 14 calls on New Year's Eve,…
Thieves Caught Trying to Break into Mechelen Jewelry Store
Mechelen (Brussels Morning Newspaper): Thieves attempted to break into a jewelry store in Mechelen on New Year's Eve, but were…
An incident in Mechelen: 18-year-old girl killed, driver found dead
Mechelen (Brussels Morning Newspaper): On December 26, 2024, in Mechelen, an 18-year-old girl was killed, and her 19-year-old friend was…
Free New Year’s Eve party in Mechelen: Alderman Kristof Calvo will host festivities
Mechelen (Brussels Morning Newspaper): On December 31, 2024, Mechelen's Grote Mark will host a free New Year's Eve party from…
Mechelen police campaign: Over 80 drivers caught using phones, 29 licenses suspended
Mechelen (Brussels Morning Newspaper): In early December, Rivierenland police launched a campaign against mobile phone use while driving, catching over…
Mechelen’s €500M NMBS renovation: New platform 1 opens, project ends by 2030
Mechelen (Brussels Morning Newspaper): Mechelen’s NMBS has opened platform 1 with escalators. Platform 2 is now in use but only…