Public Safety
Bystanders Overpower Axe-Wielding Man in Antwerp Street
A man brandishing an axe in Antwerp's Abdijstraat shopping street was overpowered by bystanders before police arrived. No injuries were reported.
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JusticeEconomy
New Antwerp Prison Empty as Government Pays €2M Monthly Rent
A new 440-cell prison in Antwerp stands empty due to technical issues and staffing shortages, while Belgium pays nearly €2 million monthly in rent.
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LifestyleSports
Antwerp's Bonaparte Bar Renamed Bar België for World Cup
Antwerp's iconic Bonaparte karaoke bar rebrands as Bar België while the Red Devils compete in the 2026 World Cup, hoping to keep the name until July 19.
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Politics
Israeli Flag to Fly at Antwerp City Hall Over Objections
Antwerp's Israeli flag will fly again this summer despite opposition from coalition partner Vooruit, exposing deep fractures in the city government.
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Culture & Entertainment
KMSKA Hosts 14,000 Fans for Amelie Lens Open-Air Techno Show
Antwerp's Royal Museum of Fine Arts transforms into an open-air venue for Amelie Lens' debut album celebration, drawing 14,000 fans on September 5.
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International SecurityBelgium
Russia Claims Mines Found on Antwerp Tanker, Thwarts Attack
Russia's FSB says two magnetic mines were found on a gas tanker from Antwerp at Ust-Luga port, claiming a thwarted terror attack. Details unverified.
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BelgiumAccident
One Dead, Four Injured in Crash on E19 Near Antwerp
A chain-reaction collision on the E19 highway in Sint-Job-in-'t-Goor left one dead and four injured. The highway towards Antwerp was closed for hours.
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Culture & ArtsBelgium
Jazz Middelheim: Record 11,000 Visitors in Stunning Revival
Antwerp's Jazz Middelheim festival achieves record attendance of 11,000 visitors, marking a stunning revival after near-collapse in 2022.
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InfrastructureTraffic
Groenendaallaan Closed 8 Weeks for Oosterweel Works
Antwerp's Groenendaallaan closes eight weeks from July 1 for Oosterweel works. Traffic diversions, public transport changes, and detours explained.
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Accidents & Safety
E-Step Rider Dies, Pedestrian Critical in Antwerp Collision
A 47-year-old man died after his electric step collided with a pedestrian in Antwerp city center, renewing calls for stricter e-step rules.
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CrimeSociety
From Street Beggar to Coke Diplomat: Ex-Drug Lord's Memoir
Ali Koleilat, former drug and arms trafficker who supplied Liberian dictator Charles Taylor, publishes memoir 'De Coke-Diplomaat' after US prison.
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JusticeCrime
Belgian Court Acquits Teen in Self-Defense Stabbing Case
A Belgian court acquitted a 19-year-old woman of attempted manslaughter, ruling she acted in legitimate self-defense in an Antwerp stabbing.
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Crime
Man Found Dead in Car on Parking Lot in Antwerp-Noord
A man was found dead in his car on a parking lot in Antwerp-Noord. Police say initial findings show no indications of suspicious circumstances.
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InfrastructureUrban Development
Antwerp Ring Road Cover: Cycling Through Parks by 2030
Antwerp's ring road covering project reaches milestone. By 2030, cyclists can ride around the city through new parks on 100 hectares of green space.
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Politics
Antwerp Mayor Accuses Groen Politician of Antisemitism
Antwerp Mayor Els van Doesburg and Groen's Meyrem Almaci clash over security camera costs, with van Doesburg insinuating antisemitic motives.
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Culture & Arts
Rubenshuis Acquires Rare Rubens Drawing with Letter on Back
The Rubenshuis in Antwerp has acquired a rare double-sided sheet by Peter Paul Rubens with a drawing on one side and a handwritten letter on the other.
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CrimeSociety
Woman Fights Off Attempted Rapist in Merksem to Warn Others
Sophie, 32, survived a violent attempted rape in Merksem, Antwerp. She shares her harrowing story to warn other women and help police find the suspect.
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Crime & JusticeBelgium
Antwerp Riots After ISAE Charity Event: 7 Arrested
Seven people, including six minors, were arrested after a charity event by controversial YouTuber ISAE sparked riots in Antwerp, Belgium.
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TransportInfrastructure
Antwerp Police Fine Truck Drivers €56K for Sleeping in Cabs
Antwerp police issued over €56,000 in fines to 24 truck drivers caught sleeping illegally in their cabins during Operation PUKHUS.
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