Politics
Mechelen Opposition Demands Probe into Mayor Somers
All opposition parties in Mechelen demand an investigation into Mayor Bart Somers over a salary increase for his secretary on the police payroll.
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Health
Rey (5) from Mechelen: 19 Operations and Unbroken Spirit
Rey (5) from Mechelen has survived 19 operations, including 16 brain surgeries, for a rare vascular condition. Her parents share their story and seek help.
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CultureLGBTQ+
Mechelen Celebrates First Canal Pride on the Water
Mechelen hosted its first Canal Pride, the first water-based Pride event in Belgium, with 140 participants celebrating LGBTQ+ inclusion on the Dijle river.
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Transport
Bridge Damage on E19 Near Mechelen Forces Highway Closure
Structural damage on an E19 bridge near Mechelen has partially closed the highway toward Brussels, causing severe traffic disruptions over the weekend.
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Culture & EventsEconomy
Tomorrowland Brings Surge in Bookings to Mechelen Hotels
Hotels in Mechelen report near-full occupancy as Tomorrowland kicks off, with 60-70% of rooms booked by international festivalgoers from around the globe.
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PoliceJustice
Police Watchdog Probes Mechelen Over Student-Written Reports
Belgium's police watchdog probes whether Mechelen police let student workers write official reports, raising serious legal concerns.
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Local PoliticsSafety
Mechelen Mayor Defends Bus Ban for Aggressive Teenager
Mechelen Mayor Bart Somers imposes a one-month bus ban on a 17-year-old for repeated aggression on De Lijn buses, sparking debate on youth safety.
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AccidentPublic Safety
Man Critical After Drowning at De Nekker Mechelen
A man in his 30s remains in critical condition after being pulled unconscious from the swimming pond at De Nekker recreation area in Mechelen, Belgium.
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