Two horeca establishments in Antwerp-North are to be temporarily closed. The closures, effective October 5, 2026, will last for two months for the establishment in Van Kerckhovenstraat and one month for the one at Sint-Jansplein. A third horeca establishment, already judicially sealed, will face additional conditions.
Antwerp City is updating its Climate Plan 2030. This plan includes new concrete objectives to better prepare for the impacts of climate change. The city aims to halve greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 and strive for climate neutrality by 2050.
Starting January 1, two partnerships will support the employment initiative 'Antwerpen Werkt Wijkgericht'. This initiative aims to guide individuals with a significant distance to the labor market, focusing on young people and women with a migration background who may not always find their way to existing services.
Antwerp, the largest city in Flanders, has 570,000 inhabitants, represents 180 nationalities, hosts 55,000 students, and is home to 99,000 businesses. It is a port city with a rich history, shaped by the Scheldt river, fostering unique cross-pollinations, creativity, and entrepreneurship.
