Minister Van Tigchelt responds to torture of detainee in Antwerp prison: “Grueful facts”

Minister Van Tigchelt responds to torture of detainee in Antwerp prison: “Grueful facts”

Images that, according to the Gazet van Antwerpen, started circulating in the crime scene on Tuesday evening, show how detainees in the overcrowded prison in the Begijnenstraat in Antwerp torture and rape a cellmate with a broomstick. The victim is badly injured and naked. The torturers also force the man to eat a sandwich with … Read more

Detainees torture cellmate for days in Antwerp prison – Walloon farmer takes oil giant Total Energies to court

Detainees torture cellmate for days in Antwerp prison – Walloon farmer takes oil giant Total Energies to court

News of the day This overview will help you quickly catch up on today’s most important events. 1. Detainees torture cellmate for days The Antwerp court has started an investigation into torture practices in the prison on Antwerp’s Begijnenstraat. Detainees allegedly abused and raped a cellmate for days, after which the victim was taken to … Read more

Antwerp secures a place in the Champions’ Play-offs against defenseless red lantern KV Kortrijk

Antwerp secures a place in the Champions’ Play-offs against defenseless red lantern KV Kortrijk

On the 29th matchday of the Jupiler Pro League, Antwerp completely secured its ticket for the Champions’ Play-offs. The Great Old was visiting a defenseless KV Kortrijk lord and master, but was only able to convert his dominance into one goal: 0-1. Saturday, March 9, 2024 at 6:02 PM Antwerp could barely miss the Champions’ … Read more

Antwerp stylist and fashion designer Oemer Khan (27) has passed away

Antwerp stylist and fashion designer Oemer Khan (27) has passed away

Posthumously Stylist, model and designer Oemer Khan passed away on Thursday at the age of 27. Kahn dressed Adil El Arbi, Joffrey Anane and Anthony Nti, among others. For De Standaard Magazine he styled a shoot with emerging acting talent Jean Janssens. Antwerp mourns the loss of designer, stylist and model Oemer Khan (27). The … Read more

Antwerp artists make sperm whales ‘wash up’ in Australia

Antwerp artists make sperm whales ‘wash up’ in Australia

climate Antwerp art collective Captain Boomer has had a giant sperm whale ‘washed up’ on the Australian coast in Glenelg as part of an arts festival. With the installation, the collective wants to draw attention to the climate and nature. “Our sperm whale just ‘washed up’ on the beach,” Bart Van Peel of Captain Boomer … Read more

Attempted burglary of the customs warehouse in the port of Antwerp thwarted

Attempted burglary of the customs warehouse in the port of Antwerp thwarted

Antwerp harbour Unknown persons tried to break into a customs warehouse in the Antwerp port area on Friday night. The Antwerp public prosecutor’s office confirms this. The suspects were able to escape. The police started an investigation. The events took place around 4 o’clock. “A suspicious situation was noticed, which prompted the customs security team … Read more

Explosion damages door and vehicle in Antwerp South

Explosion damages door and vehicle in Antwerp South

Antwerp An explosive device damaged the front door of a house and a vehicle in Antwerp South on Tuesday evening. The police started an investigation. The incident occurred around 10:30 p.m. A loud bang startled the area around the Waterpoort in Antwerp South. “According to the initial findings, the explosion caused minor damage to the … Read more

Action plan to defuse unrest at Vooruit department (Antwerp)

Action plan to defuse unrest at Vooruit department (Antwerp)

Antwerp – A general membership meeting and a four-person core team must defuse the unrest within the Antwerp department of Vooruit. After the dismissal of Alderman Tom Meeuws, a crisis of confidence has arisen between the top of the Antwerp department and the supporters. In the presence of national Vooruit chairman Melissa Depraetere, the Antwerp … Read more