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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Antwerpsebaan crash; Moped and cyclists collide in Mechelen
Mechelen (Brussels Morning Newspaper): A 22-year-old driver crashed into parked vehicles on Oude Antwerpsebaan, sustaining minor injuries. Separately, a collision…
Mechelen’s Ragheno site: 120 Hectares into Marcel Garden, led by Greet Geypen
Mechelen (Brussels Morning Newspaper): The Ragheno site in Mechelen, covering 120 hectares, will become Marcels Garden. Developer MG Real Estate…
17-year-old girl robbed in Mechelen; Two suspects arrested
Mechelen (The Brussels Morning Newspaper): On September 27, a 17-year-old girl was violently robbed in Mechelen by two suspects, aged…
Mechelen courts struggle as prison overcrowding causes delays
Mechelen (The Brussels Morning Newspaper): Mechelen's court system is dealing with the problems because of overcrowded prisons, with 12,316 inmates…
Mechelen residents hear a loud bang at 10 PM: police investigate
Mechelen (The Brussels Morning Newspaper): On Paardenkerkhofstraat, residents heard a loud bang at 10 p.m. Police investigated, finding no injuries…
Mechelen Toy Museum: Niek De Meester’s interactive vision for 80,000 visitors
Mechelen (The Brussels Morning Newspaper): The Mechelen Toy Museum, led by Niek De Meester, promotes interactive play with its vast…
Mechelen opens 1,250 sqm dog meadow, inaugurated by Mayor Bart Somers
Mechelen (The Brussels Morning Newspaper): The Battel district in Mechelen opened a 1,250 square meter dog meadow, the 14th in…
AkzoNobel plans 2,000 job cuts by 2025, impacting Mechelen workforce
Mechelen (The Brussels Morning Newspaper): AkzoNobel plans to cut 2,000 jobs (about 5.5% of its workforce) by the end of…