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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28-year-old driver during police chase crashed into canal in Mechelen
Mechelen (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - A 28-year-old motorist in Mechelen crashed into a ditch when police pursued him while he was…
Mechelen: stone bridge from 1772 found during canal project
Mechelen (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - A stone bridge from 1772 was discovered in Mechelen during canal restoration. Linked to the…
Bomb threat at Delhaize Mechelen-Noord promptly resolved
Mechelen (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - A bomb threat at the Delhaize supermarket in Mechelen-Noord led to a police evacuation just…
Rivierenland Fire Zone enhances Mechelen fleet with €1.7M
Mechelen (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The Rivierenland fire zone, led by Major François Van den Eynde, has invested €1.7M in…
Mechelen’s Café Klass shut down amid drug concerns
Mechelen (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Cafe Klass, close to Mechelen train station, has had to shut down for two consecutive…
Blue-bike joins Telenet for eco-friendly commuting in Mechelen
Mechelen (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Blue-bike partners with Telenet to enhance eco-friendly transport in Mechelen. The project offers easy bike…
Ecopower plans 230m wind turbine in Mechelen-Noord
Mechelen (Brussels Morning Newspaper): Ecopower plans a 230m wind turbine in Mechelen-Noord, producing 11M kWh and cutting 4,000 tons of…
Mechelen mother and son convicted for abuse with two-year sentence
Mechelen (Brussels Morning Newspaper): A mother and son were convicted for mistreating her daughter by tying her up. The mother…