The incident unfolded in the early hours of the morning when the two burglars attempted to enter a residence in the Rivierenland area. However, their plans were quickly thwarted when the alarm went off, forcing them to make a hasty retreat
During maintenance works, the tunnel will temporarily lose electricity, rendering systems such as lighting and ventilation non-functional. For safety reasons, AWV has decided that the tunnel, including the Kennedy cycle tunnel, must be fully closed during these times
The cannon, which dates back to the late 18th century, was found during dredging works linked to the city’s ongoing “Oosterweel” project, which is part of a major infrastructure initiative to build a new tunnel under the river
The explosion, which is believed to have originated in the basement, quickly escalated into a fire. The building’s five apartments were immediately evacuated, with residents rescued using ladders
The festivities traditionally begin in Antwerp, where Sinterklaas will arrive by steamboat along the Scheldt River, docking at around 14:00 near the pontoon on Steenplein. Hundreds of excited children are expected to line the quays, eagerly awaiting the first glimpse of the man in red
