Antwerp makes 26 streets in the city center (accelerated) residential area

Antwerp makes 26 streets in the city center (accelerated) residential area

The city and the district of Antwerp are going to make 26 streets in the historic city center a residential area through a temporary layout in anticipation of a final redevelopment. – This would give pedestrians extra space and drivers would drive less quickly, while access to various services such as emergency services, deliveries and … Read more

The Antwerp Trade Fair can be visited freely this summer

The Antwerp Trade Fair can be visited freely this summer

After twenty years of vacancy, the Handelsbeurs in Antwerp was again accessible to those who went to eat in the restaurant. Everyone is welcome to visit the renovated historic building from Saturday. – The Handelsbeurs, between Meir and Lange Nieuwstraat, reopened in October after a three-year renovation, but only for visitors to restaurant Fiera in … Read more

6 year old child fell from 5th floor of apartment building

6 year old child fell from 5th floor of apartment building

Posted on Sunday, June 28, 2020 at 07:33— The child has been hospitalized and is in serious condition following what appears to be an accident. – – A 6-year-old boy was seriously injured after falling from the fifth floor of an apartment building on Saturday evening in the Kiel district of Antwerp. The circumstances of … Read more

Antwerp police organizes lockdown party with 60 people present … (Antwerp)

Antwerp police organizes lockdown party with 60 people present … (Antwerp)

The Antwerp police shut down a party on the Meir on Saturday night. In total, more than sixty attendees were fined. Some tried (unsuccessfully) to hide from the police. – “A resident of the Meir notified the police on Saturday night because there would be a party going on in the street,” said police spokesman … Read more

Antwerp police stop van overloaded with toilet paper (photo)

Antwerp police stop van overloaded with toilet paper (photo)

Posted on Monday, March 23, 2020 at 4:38 p.m. Through Sudinfo with Belga — Local police in Antwerp arrested a van over the weekend that weighed more than 2,160 kilograms. – – The vehicle was loaded with thousands of rolls of toilet paper. The offense resulted in a fine of 1,800 euros for the driver … Read more