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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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Het Kunstuur 9th edition opens in Mechelen with Ensor, Delvaux
Mechelen (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The 9th edition of Het Kunstuur opens in Mechelen on September 22, 2025, presenting Belgian…
Machelen playgrounds face criticism from Imbrechts and El Majnaoui
Mechelen (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Machelen playgrounds faced criticism as leaders spoke mostly French and were distracted. Opposition councillor Dieter…
Mechelen launches healthy breakfast carts in 20 schools
Mechelen (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Mechelen offers healthy breakfast carts in 20 primary schools. Education Councillor Sabe De Graf plans…
Mechelen will keep Geerdegemvaart pool open until Hofstade Olympic
Mechelen (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Mechelen will keep the Geerdegemvaart pool open with 4-week repairs until the Hofstade Olympic pool,…
Mechelen Pidpa introduces cargo bikes to cut CO2 emissions
Mechelen (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Mechelen’s Pidpa is replacing some vans with cargo bicycles to improve efficiency and reduce CO2…
Mechelen police and Bart Somers crack down on tuned e-scooters
Mechelen (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Mechelen police, led by Dirk Van de Sande, launched a 2025 crackdown on tuned e-scooters,…
Mechelen rents rise above €1,000 with Keerdok, Komet, Maarten
Mechelen (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Rents in Mechelen exceed €1,000 per month as new projects Keerdok, Komet, and Maarten increase…
Thomas More Mechelen opens De Vest campus for 7500 students
Mechelen (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Thomas More University of Applied Sciences in Mechelen opened its renovated De Vest Campus, expanded…