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 police seize noisy car, Mayor Somers calls for order
Mechelen (The Brussels Morning Newspaper): Police in Mechelen seized a noisy car driven by a 19-year-old after numerous complaints about…
Mechelen’s mARTa: Revitalizing sacred heart church for local arts
Mechelen (The Brussels Morning Newspaper): The socio-cultural center mARTa is transforming the Sacred Heart Church in Mechelen, supported by Alderman…
Mechelen’s €1.6M Cathedral roof restoration led by architect Wim Jacobs
Mechelen (The Brussels Morning Newspaper): Mechelen is restoring St. Rumbold's Cathedral roof for €1.6 million, led by architect Wim Jacobs.…
Mechelen approves pet burials: New rules by Alderman Vandersmissen
Mechelen (The Brussels Morning Newspaper): In February 2024, Mechelen's government approved pet burials alongside owners. Alderman Alexander Vandersmissen highlighted this…
Mechelen’s 100 Cols Challenge: Eric Raises €6,500 for Alzheimer’s
Mechelen (The Brussels Morning Newspaper): Eric is cycling the challenging "100 Cols Route" in France, covering over 4,000 kilometers to…
Mechelen storm: €7.5M damage, 638 homes affected, Mayor responds
Mechelen (The Brussels Morning Newspaper): In July, a storm in Mechelen caused €7.5 million in damage, affecting 638 properties and…
Mechelen enhances parking options in the Paardenkerkhofstraat area
Mechelen (The Brussels Morning Newspaper): Mechelen's Paardenkerkhofstraat redevelopment improves parking access, with new spots on Papenhofdreef and at Lidl and…
Aerial platforms conquer towering crane fire in Mechelen
Mechelen (The Brussels Morning Newspaper): A fire broke out in a 40-meter tower crane in Mechelen. Firefighters, unable to reach…