As Armistice Day approaches, Antwerp will once again mark 11 November with a full programme of remembrance ceremonies across its districts. The commemorations, held in honour of all victims of war, will be accompanied by a series of cultural openings and events, with the city’s museums and heritage institutions remaining accessible to the public throughout…
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City of Antwerp opens ‘Garden of Consolation’ at Silsburg Cemetery
The City of Antwerp opened in September 2025 the Garden of Consolation at Silsburg Cemetery. Here, comfort, nature and sustainability come together in a new ecological burial form. This is the first place in Antwerp where mosaic burial is offered.
ANTWERP | ‘White Ravens of the Resistance’: stories of foreign-born resistance fighters during WWII
The City of Antwerp is marking the anniversary of its liberation with a new project that highlights little-known stories of resistance fighters of foreign origin. The travelling exhibition ‘White Ravens of the Resistance‘ (‘Witte raven van ‘t verzet‘) and an accompanying publication will bring to life the experiences of these men and women during World…
Antwerp welcomed 300,000 people during 2025 pride weekend
The 18th edition (since 2008) of Antwerp Pride took place from Wednesday 6 to Sunday 10 August 2025 in Antwerp. This year’s theme was “Do not just march! Listen. Understand. Commit”. Prides are a mix of celebration – parties – and activism and advocacy. For the 2025 edition, the organising committee focused on belonging. Belonging…
ANTWERP | Construction of Pomppark Zuid has started
The construction of Pomppark Zuid, the first subproject of Ringpark Groene Vesten, has begun. The City of Antwerp aims to create a new park for the neighbourhood by transforming the existing green space into a beautifully landscaped recreational area. Nature, water, recreation, heritage, and noise reduction will all play a central role. If all goes…
Antwerp launches Rainbow Routes in lead-up to Antwerp Pride 2025
The 18th edition (since 2008) of Antwerp Pride takes place from Wednesday 6 to Sunday 10 August 2025 in Antwerp. This year’s theme is “Do not just march! Listen. Understand. Commit”. Prides are a mix of celebration – parties – and activism and advocacy. For the 2025 edition, the organising committee focuses on belonging. Belonging…
ANTWERP | Restoration of the tower and carillon of the Borgerhout district house
After the thorough renovation work on the interior of the Borgerhout District Hall, the restoration of the tower and the carillon will start. The work will start at the end of 2025.
ANTWERP | Final design for Spoorpark between Zurenborg and Borgerhout approved
The Council of Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Antwerp approved the final design of the Spoorpark or Rail Park between the Antwerp neighbourhood of Zurenborg and the district of Borgerhout.
BORGERHOUT | Market exploration for the repurposing of the St. John the Evangelist Church or Peperbus
The City of Antwerp launched a market exploration for a repurposing of the St. John the Evangelist Church (Sint-Jan-Evangelistkerk) in the Borgerhout district of Antwerp. A repurposing of the church, which is currently being restored, is possible according to two scenarios: one with and one without a new green roof construction and associated roof filling….
Which flags get to fly at Antwerp City Hall?
Today is the National Holiday of Belgium. On 21 July 1831, Prince Leopold of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha took the constitutional oath to become King of the Belgians. But I want to look at something else.
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