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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’s 36 vulnerable residents get free dental care
Mechelen (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - In Mechelen, Wel en Wee, Alderman Sabe De Graef, and Mobile Dentists provide 36 vulnerable…
4 Romanians including a baby detained for stealing €470 in Mechelen
Mechelen (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - 2 25-year-old men and 2 women, 22 years old from Romania, stole €470 from Mechelen…
Mechelen redesigns Tervuursesteenweg for safer cycling
Mechelen (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Mechelen will turn Tervuursesteenweg into a 30 km/h zone. The project adds 44 trees, removes…
Mechelen launches Aiden, 1st AI neighbourhood police officer
Mechelen (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Mechelen and Rivierenland police launched Aidan, Belgium’s 1st digital neighbourhood police officer, offering 24/7 AI…
Mechelen buys Theatrium hall with 1,200 seats for cultural use
Mechelen (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Mechelen will acquire the Theatrium in 2025, seating 1,200, near St. Rumbold’s Tower, with Alderman…
Voka Mechelen-Kempen concerned as STEM students fall 35.5 percent
Mechelen (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Voka Mechelen-Kempen warns STEM enrollment fell to 35.5%, launches free curriculum; CEO Tom Laveren and…
Toy Museum in Mechelen records 70,000 visitors in its 1st year
Mechelen (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The Toy Museum in Mechelen welcomed 70,000 visitors in its 1st year at the station,…
Mechelen to build €30M Arsenal link road with 2,700 homes
Mechelen (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Mechelen will build a €30M Arsenal Link road, mostly funded by Flanders. The 1.2 km…