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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Mechelen Puro restaurant fire: Recovery and reopening after damage
Mechelen (Brussels Morning Newspaper): On October 13, a fire started in the technical room of restaurant Puro, owned by Johan…
Mechelen moped accidents: 72-year-old woman and 70-year-old man injured
Mechelen (Brussels Morning Newspaper): In Mechelen, two recent moped accidents involved pedestrians, a 72-year-old woman on Leuvensesteenweg and a 70-year-old…
Fire breaks out at Hotel in Mechelen: 50 guests evacuated safely
Mechelen (Brussels Morning Newspaper): A fire broke out at a hotel around 12:15 a.m. on Friday, prompting an emergency response.…
Refugee Village in Mechelen Closes After Two Years
Mechelen (Brussels Morning Newspaper): A temporary village for Ukrainian refugees in Mechelen, built in May 2022, will close on December…
Mechelen strikes: Overcrowding and Poor Conditions Spark Nationwide Protests
Mechelen (Brussels Morning Newspaper): Prison staff in Belgium went on strike starting December 6, 2024, because of overcrowding and poor…
Kristof Calvo celebrates the 7th year of Mechelen in Vuur en Vlam festivities
Mechelen (Brussels Morning Newspaper): Mechelen in Vuur en Vlam is in its seventh year and features fire and light displays.…
Mechelen Woonstroom’s boiler crisis: Kristina Verhoye reports ongoing issues affecting residents
Mechelen (Brussels Morning Newspaper): Woonstroom's Kristina Verhoye reported a broken boiler unresolved issue for three weeks, linked to a shared…
Prisoner arrested for ram raid attempt at Toyota garage in Mechelen
Mechelen (Brussels Morning Newspaper): On December 2, a man on leave from prison was arrested for attempting a ram raid…