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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Kazerne Dossin upgrades in Mechelen: Eco-friendly renovations and memorial access
Mechelen (The Brussels Morning Newspaper): The Kazerne Dossin museum and research center will be closed until August 18 for renovations…
Brazen thief targets elderly in Mechelen’s city center
Mechelen (The Brussels Morning newspaper): On 19July in Mechelen a thief on a blue racing bike stole two handbags injuring…
Driver caught in Mechelen: Lies and legal troubles
Mechelen (The Brussels Morning Newspaper): On 18July in Mechelen police checked 87 drivers for intoxication finding none. A suspicious 23-year-old…
AZ Sint-Maarten hospital expands to meet growing healthcare needs in Mechelen
Mechelen (The Brussels Morning Newspaper): AZ Sint-Maarten hospital in Mechelen Noord has expanded significantly since its opening in 2018 adding…
Reckless driver caught: Drug busts involve two men in Mechelen
Mechelen(The Brussels Morning Newspaper): A 27-year-old man with a history of drug offenses was arrested for driving under the influence,…
Teen driver, drunk cyclist and drugged motorists: A police crackdown in Mechelen
Mechelen(The Brussels morning newspaper): Police encountered several incidents of impaired and unlawful driving including a minor driving without a license,…
Mechelen gate bike thief caught escapes again on electric Scooter
Mechelen (The Brussels Morning Newspaper): A man was caught dragging a locked bike in Mechelen and later seen fleeing on…
Mechelen police nab perfume shop thieves using ANPR technology
Mechelen (The Brussels Morning Newspaper):The Rivierenland police used ANPR technology to catch two men aged 21 and 27 who were…