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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N1 Mechelen closed due to water leakage, police lead repairs
Mechelen (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The N1 near Mechelen is closed due to an underground water leak, causing road sinking.…
Mechelen enhances 50 km cycle paths with 3D scanning car
Mechelen (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Mechelen is using a special 3D scanning car to check 50 kilometres of bike paths…
PTS Mechelen’s 630,000l rainwater tanks win water award
Mechelen (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - PTS Mechelen, a school focused on plants and the environment, installed 630,000-litre underground tanks to…
Otter seen near Mechelen as WWF notes nature rebound
Mechelen (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - An otter was seen in Blaasveldbroek (Willebroek), a sign of cleaner water and healthy nature.…
12-Month Probation faced by man in Mechelen due to drugs
Mechelen (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - A man from Bruges, caught with drugs worth 3,900 euros, faced a 12-month suspended prison…
Mechelen sells 5 Garden District homes with the housing Plan
Mechelen (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Mechelen sold 5 empty homes in the Garden District (prices: €131,000–€173,000). Buyers must renovate to…
Mechelen cancels 4 in 10 disputed GAS fines, Delvoye responds
Mechelen (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - In Mechelen, 4 out of 10 disputed GAS traffic fines are canceled. Councillor Delvoye sees…
Mechelen Kerklaan gets one-way traffic and safer bike paths
Mechelen (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Alderman Steve Claeys (Vilvoorde) plans one-way car traffic on Kerklaan towards Schaarbeeklei, adding 2 bike…