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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Sint-Lievens-Houtem: Car crashes into house in Bavegem
Mechelen (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - A vehicle operator driving in Bavegem crashed into a house facade when he failed to…
Volunteers prune trees in Mechels Broek: Natuurpunt’s legacy continues
Mechelen (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The Mechels Broek witnesses volunteers from Natuurpunt practising willow pollarding activities. The Nature Association depends…
Mechelen: resident helps police drone team arrest 2 burglars
Mechelen (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Lawbreakers who attempted to break into an establishment in Mechelen were arrested through the joint…
6 men arrested following Mechelen-Zuid industrial estate burglary
Mechelen (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The Mechelen-Zuid business park experienced a break-in search that led to the detention of six…
Mechelen: Thief flees on foot across E19, halts traffic
Mechelen (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The Rivierenland zone police department arrested three suspected thieves in Mechelen. The intruders escaped their…
Mechelen: Taxi confiscated near Liersesteenweg on Sunday
Mechelen (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The local police confiscated a vehicle that served as the transportation for an unlicensed taxi…
KV Mechelen implements helmet rule for young Goalkeepers
Mechelen (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - KV Mechelen mandatory helmets for goalkeepers aged U8 to U16 to prevent serious head injuries,…
Tivoli Castle fire in Mechelen: 80 firefighters respond to emergency
Mechelen (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - An extensive fire ignited Tivoli Castle in Mechelen on the evening of January 29th, 2025,…