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 Man Caught Speeding on 85 km/h E- Scooter
Mechelen (Brussels Morning) - A 30-year-old man was caught riding an electric scooter at 70 km/h on Posttempellaan in Mechelen.…
FedEx Cuts 385 Jobs in Mechelen Unions and Community React
Mechelen (Brussels Morning) - FedEx plans to cut 1,700-2,000 jobs in Europe primarily in Mechelen to reduce costs and streamline…
Malinska Shipping Company Expands Electric Fleet for Sustainable Urban Transportation in Mechelen
Mechelen (Brussels Morning) - Malinska shipping company despite initial doubts transitioned to an all-electric fleet over 18 years with their…
Mechelen’s Safety Measures: Cycling Bans, Fines and Support
Mechelen (Brussels Morning) - Mechelen bans cyclists and scooter users on Bruul for safety. 128 violators fined 58 euros each.…
Mechelen’s New Water Park: A Sustainable Project
Mechelen (Brussels Morning) - The Plopsaqua water park in Mechelen will be a 50 million euro project with high standards…
Battenbroek tunnel in Mechelen to be transformed into eco-tunnel for wildlife
Mechelen (Brussels Morning) - The Battenbroek nature reserve in Mechelen, Belgium is enhancing an underutilized tunnel under the E19 highway…
The Battle Against EEHV: Saving Elephants from a Deadly Disease in Mechelen
Mechelen (Brussels Morning) - The elephant endotheliotropic herpesvirus (EEHV) is a significant threat to young elephants causing acute hemorrhagic disease.…
Driverless Train Adventure in Mechelen
Mechelen (Brussels Morning) - Two driverless trains left Mechelen station, unnoticed by most passengers. A brave traveler pulled the emergency…