Following Vron's murder, Maeve makes a shocking move to sacrifice one of her own. ​CategoriesCategoriesEnglishECONOMYLargest Zara shop in the world to open in Antwerp5 May 2025 Spanish fashion group Inditex will open the world's largest Zara shop in Antwerp That shop will be set up in the new Meir Corner building on a corner of Antwerp's Meir shopping street The Meir Corner building is currently under construction on the site of the former Proximus building the Karel de Grote University of Applied Sciences and Arts will set up a new campus The commercial space of the building has now been leased to Zara The new shop will have a size of 14,500 square metres and have three floors “Zara wants to set up large shops in all major cities around the world,” said Nicolas Beausillon CEO of real estate company Tans Urban Landmarks they want to offer a unique shopping experience as a counterweight to online shopping.” Zara has already for a long time one of the larger shops on the Meir shopping street it decided to move its shop there,” Beausillon said “This is also good news for the Meir and Antwerp as a fashion city.” The building will be completed in the second half of 2026 #FlandersNewsService | Illustration © BELGA PHOTO Matthias Balk / dpa Copy linkGet updates in your mailboxYour email addressSubscribeBy clicking "Subscribe" I confirm I have read and agree to the Privacy Policy rapid and high-quality information 24 hours a day from Belgium and abroad to all Belgian media not to mention entertainment and lifestyle our journalists and press photographers produce hundreds of photos and news stories Since the end of March 2022 English has been added as a language businesses and various organisations that need reliable information Belga News Agency also offers a comprehensive range of corporate services to meet all their communication needs www.belganewsagency.eu This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page Syn-Pro by SISIS Cricket Groundcare Machinery Beveren have Abdul Rashid with the bat and Saidhakim Khaksar with the ball Sulaiman Muhammad had a brilliant 2022 season and will hope to bring that with him to Antwerp this season with Fahim Bhatti offering support with the ball Cricket Betting Tips and Match Predictions* - 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The EIC of the coincidentally-named keithlovesmovies.com. A Canadian who prefers to get out of the cold and into the warmth of a movie theatre. p - 0 )11 Total( 11.90 Runs per over )119 (9 Wkts Zulqarnain TasawarZulqarnain TasawarNot out21912233.33Nadeem KhanNadeem Khanb R Alokozai221222183.33Saqlain RajaSaqlain Rajarunout (A Ahmadzai / S Zakhil)01000.00Sherkhan SherzadSherkhan SherzadNot out1100100.00Did Not Bat: Ilyas Zaheer p - 0 )7 Total( 12.31 Runs per over )121 (5 Wkts The national authorities and the Port of Antwerp—Bruges began preparations on Monday afternoon in order to bring the port traffic to an orderly stop They said 25 ships were waiting to depart with another 31 waiting to enter but expected that all traffic would be halted The strike began Monday evening at 1930 and will continue till 0730 on Wednesday As of Tuesday afternoon, Antwerp-Bruges is reporting that a total of 74 ships are now waiting. In Antwerp, 38 vessels were unable to depart while on the North Sea, 36 vessels are waiting, all heading for Antwerp. Ships are unable to pass the lock at Scheldt, but unlike the strike last month the unions are not stopping work in the other main seaport of Zeebrugge “The general strike of March 31 was a success but the measures proposed by the government remain unpalatable,” said FGTB one of Belgium’s unions and organizers of today’s stoppage along with the AVC “We must keep up the pressure and push for change.” Today’s actions were focused on Antwerp and Brussels as well as regional centers around the country including Ghent In addition to stopping vessel movements at the Port of Antwerp All departures are again suspended at Brussels Airport as well as more than half the arrivals The unions continue to protest planned changes by the new collation government that center on pensions and budget cuts to the public service sector AVC issued a list of demands saying workers are entitled to free and fair wage negotiations and that there should be better flexibility for workers to have family time The unions are calling for a minimum of five weeks of legal holiday for everyone Media reports indicate that at least 100 ships a day are using the port for access to the inland routes. During the strike at the end of March, the Port of Antwerp-Bruges estimated the backlog at over 50 ships, but since then port data showed Antwerp had become the busiest container port in Europe It surpassed Rotterdam in total volume during March Donny name drops his boss which leaves Harry speechless Saraphina and Brendan go through with the stolen jewels deal while Harry tries to keep the Harrigan clan safe from the impending retaliation from Richie We do a full breakdown/review while also discussing my long hair The TV Terminal Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email Download the Press Release 2025 – TotalEnergies’ Antwerp platform provides an update on its investments for the future and announces plan to reconfigure its petrochemicals operations to strengthen competitiveness A key industrial site for TotalEnergies for more than 75 years the Antwerp platform is based on an integrated business model which guarantees the resilience of its operations “By adapting and investing regularly in our Antwerp site we’re securing its long-term future and ensuring that this integrated refining and petrochemicals platform remains TotalEnergies’ most efficient in Europe Whether the aim is to meet market challenges or contribute to decarbonization and the energy transition the platform can be reconfigured so that it remains competitive and continues to provide jobs well into the future,” said Ann Veraverbeke Managing Director of TotalEnergies Antwerp Thanks to the production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), Antwerp will contribute to its aviation customers’ energy transition, helping them meet the challenge of reducing their carbon footprint. An initial project to produce 50,000 tons a year of SAF via coprocessing will be implemented at the Antwerp platform in 2025. Coprocessing is a SAF production method that enables the simultaneous treatment of hydrocarbons and biomass in a conventional refining unit. Thanks to process electrification and battery-based energy storage, the platform is contributing respectively to the decarbonization of its industrial operations and to the growing need to balance Belgian and European high-voltage transmission grids. With a power rating of 25 MW and capacity of 75 MWh, Antwerp’s battery storage system is TotalEnergies’ biggest in Europe. Commissioned last year, it helps offset the intermittency of renewable energies to encourage their development. Alongside these future-focused developments, the Antwerp platform is also facing considerable overcapacity in the petrochemicals market. In the light of the significant surplus of ethylene expected in Europe, TotalEnergies thus intends to cease operating its oldest steam cracker in Antwerp by end-2027. Indeed, the latter was historically dependent on a major contract with a third-party user of the ethylene produced, which recently decided not to renew it by end 2027. As a result, the steam cracker, which is not integrated to TotalEnergies' downstream polymer production, will no longer have any outlets for its ethylene production. The unit shutdown will allow the site to focus on its more recent steam cracker, whose ethylene production is entirely consumed by TotalEnergies' industrial units in Antwerp and Feluy. The reconfiguration will be conducted without any layoffs. The 253 employees concerned will each be offered a solution aligned with their personal situation: retirement or an internal transfer to another position based at the Antwerp site. This project is subject to the legally required employee consultation and notification process, which TotalEnergies will initiate with representatives of Antwerp platform employees in late April. TotalEnergies is a global integrated energy company that produces and markets energies: oil and biofuels, natural gas, biogas and low-carbon hydrogen, renewables and electricity. Our more than 100,000 employees are committed to provide as many people as possible with energy that is more reliable, more affordable and more sustainable. Active in about 120 countries, TotalEnergies places sustainability at the heart of its strategy, its projects and its operations. as it has done with its La Mede and Grandpuits facilities.The Antwerp site is already undergoing changes to begin producing sustainable aviation fuels this year with plans to use green hydrogen made from Total's offshore wind farms to make more renewable transport fuels by 2027.Reporting by America Hernandez in Paris Our Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles., opens new tab , opens new tab Browse an unrivalled portfolio of real-time and historical market data and insights from worldwide sources and experts. , opens new tabScreen for heightened risk individual and entities globally to help uncover hidden risks in business relationships and human networks. © 2025 Reuters. All rights reserved TotalEnergies SE plans to permanently shut down the older of two ethylene-producing flexible steam crackers at the operator’s 338,000-b/d integrated refining and petrochemical platform in Antwerp The decision to shutter the steam cracker—which is not integrated into the site’s downstream polymer production—follows nonrenewal of an offtake agreement for the unit’s ethylene production by a long-term leaving no outlets for the cracker’s ethylene output Given the cancelled offtake contract amid ongoing projections for a sustained oversupply of ethylene to the European market TotalEnergies said it will cease operating Antwerp’s elder steam cracker by yearend 2027 to focus on operation of the site’s newest cracker which currently produces ethylene feedstock for the company’s existing Belgian petrochemical plants both at Antwerp and Feluy The Feluy site consumes ethylene to produce high-performance polymers and includes production units for polypropylene Contingent upon a legally required employee consultation and notification process TotalEnergies will begin in late April with representatives of the Antwerp platform’s employees the proposed cracker shutdown and reconfiguration project would occur without any layoffs of the 253 potentially impacted employees Each of the affected employees will be “offered a solution aligned with their personal situation: retirement or an internal transfer to another position based at the Antwerp site,” TotalEnergies said The Antwerp platform’s two steam crackers—the older of which was upgraded in 2017 to flexibly process ethane, butane, or naphtha as feedstock—have combined capacity to produce 1.1 million tonnes/year (tpy) of ethylene (OGJ Online, July 7, 2017) The planned unit closure also aligns with TotalEnergies’ long-term transformational strategy of gradually pivoting operations away from its traditional oil and gas history in alignment with its aim to achieve carbon neutrality across the entirety of its businesses by 2050 (OGJ Online, Feb. 18, 2025) “By adapting and investing regularly in our Antwerp site we’re securing its long-term future and ensuring that this integrated refining and petrochemicals platform remains TotalEnergies’ most efficient in Europe,” said Ann Veraverbeke TotalEnergies Antwerp’s managing director “Whether the aim is to meet market challenges or contribute to decarbonization and the energy transition the platform can be reconfigured so that it remains competitive and continues to provide jobs well into the future,” Veraverbeke added Robert Brelsford joined Oil & Gas Journal in October 2013 as downstream technology editor after 8 years as a crude oil price and news reporter on spot crude transactions at the US Gulf Coast He holds a BA (2000) in English from Rice University and an MS (2003) in education and social policy from Northwestern University Lloyd's List is part of Maritime Intelligence This site is operated by a business or businesses owned by Maritime Insights & Intelligence Limited registered in England and Wales with company number 13831625 and address c/o Hackwood Secretaries Limited Lloyd’s List Intelligence is a trading name of Maritime Insights & Intelligence Limited Lloyd’s is the registered trademark of the Society Incorporated by the Lloyd’s Act 1871 by the name of Lloyd’s For high-quality copies or electronic reprints for distribution to colleagues or customers please call UK support at +44 (0)20 3377 3996 / APAC support at +65 6508 2430 Delays in Antwerp may just be the beginning with analysts warning that Chinese cargo originally bound for the US may flood already squeezed ports in northern Europe sparking significant congestion by mid-June INDUSTRIAL action across Belgium brought its principal port of Antwerp to a near standstill this week prompting new highs of vessel bottlenecks in northern Europe where delays have been a feature in recent weeks as Antwerp begins the process of clearing the backlogs there are concerns the events in Belgium could be the calm before the storm ahead of what one analyst described as potential “carnage” in the weeks ahead if Chinese cargo previously bound for the US is diverted to European shores Xeneta chief analyst Peter Sand told Lloyd’s List the concern for importers and exporters was there could be much worse to come.  you can see some of the Chinese manufactured goods not crossing the Pacific may end up in Europe if ports have not sorted this out by then it will be carnage but it could get worse six weeks from now.” The coming weeks could therefore be critical as operators scramble to stabilise supply chains While disruption has plagued ports across northern Europe since early March events in Belgium saw the largest vessel queues to date this year the port of Antwerp-Bruges reported more than 100 ships either awaiting clearance to berth or leave terminals On Thursday morning, 0900 hrs local time, Lloyd’s List Intelligence vessel tracking also showed over 20 containerships at the north and south entrance of the Scheldt river in the North Sea at anchor Strikes in Antwerp began on Monday evening and continued into the early hours of Wednesday morning as part of pre-emptive industrial action throughout Belgium with workers from the private and public sectors leaving their post in unison to protest against the government’s budgets cuts On Tuesday, the port of Antwerp, which was Europe’s busiest box port in the first quarter of 2025, ahead of Rotterdam was effectively shut with “up and downstream… completely blocked for both sea and inland navigation” nearly all vessels awaiting clearance are scheduled to either depart or sail into Antwerp before the close of the week The remaining 19 were still to receive fixed scheduling information “We are adjusting the vessel schedule based on the available chain capacity there is currently a shortage of sea and river pilots,” the port authority said a handful of vessels still have no prospect of a time of embarkation or disembarkation All chain partners are making the necessary efforts to restore normal shipping traffic as soon as possible.” Making matters worse is that May 1 is also a public holiday in Belgium a factor that is expected to slow the process of clearing backlogs given limited wharf staff.  Shipping traffic through Zeebrugge — home to Europe’s largest ro-ro terminal which was exempt from strike action — is operating as normal Port officials from Antwerp expect backlogs to be cleared by the weekend This week’s delays in Antwerp come as ports across northern Europe continue to battle varying degrees of congestion.  This carrier game of musical chairs has led to an increase in port calls while disrupting established flows and led to numerous cases of so-called “double-dipping” extending berthing times as vessels carry out discharge and loading operations simultaneously.  Compounding the issue further has been low water levels on continental hinterland arteries that has limited barge capacity putting pressure on the already squeezed road and rail networks on the continent This is on top of the strikes not just in Belgium but also in France the scene of intermittent port strikes throughout the opening months of the year the perfect storm to stir congestion has been how all of this also come off the back an unprecedented surge in traffic at the start of 2025 particularly on the trunk Asia-Europe trade Official figures from Container Trade Statistics showed box volumes on the route up more than 20% in January Although container numbers fell back in February trade was still up more than 7% through the first two months on last year the ports were not ready for this cargo onslaught Sand said as the Chinese New Year fell a month earlier than last year this could explain at least some of the uptick in January because of the typical pre-holiday rush the tail off in February was nowhere near as expected and is largely disconnected from the underlying economics in Europe he suggested that the new year may have prompted a reset for some companies who saw front-loading as their best option given the disruption of recent years he said shippers may be hedging their bets on yet more disruption on liner trades in the months ahead so it made good business sense to ensure cargoes arrive ahead of schedule but still also on the Houthi side in the Middle East I think some of those factors must come into consideration,” said Sand Carriers have warned customers of increasing congestion levels in northern Europe in recent weeks. In an advisory on April 17, Maersk informed its customers of operational disruption across Northern Europe, highlighting not only Antwerp but neighbouring Bremerhaven Earlier this week, HMM also advised of heavy port congestion across the continent, noting berth delays of up to three days in Antwerp, and up to three and a half days in both Rotterdam and Hamburg.  the knock-on impact on other port majors in the region has been minimal with disruption largely localised A spokesperson for Hapag-Lloyd said two of its vessels had been affected by the port closure and subsequent delays and had since left the port while services are largely unaffected arriving and leaving on time They noted too that its schedules also have inbuilt buffers in case of delays such of these A spokesperson for the Port of Rotterdam Authority told Lloyd’s List that the Dutch port had still to witness any material impact from the strikes of its Belgian neighbour Further north, the number of ships positioned at the Helgoland Bay anchorage awaiting entry into the German ports of Bremerhaven, Hamburg or Wilhelmshaven has increased from six vessels to 10 since the start of the week Lloyd’s List Intelligence vessel-tracking data shows Your username does not meet the requirements Sorry - public email accounts are not allowed An account with that username already exists Unfortunately we've not been able to process your registration Your question has been successfully sent to the email address below and we will get back as soon as possible This article has been sent to my@email.address Your access to this service has been limited If you think you have been blocked in error contact the owner of this site for assistance If you are a WordPress user with administrative privileges on this site please enter your email address in the box below and click "Send" You will then receive an email that helps you regain access Wordfence is a security plugin installed on over 5 million WordPress sites The owner of this site is using Wordfence to manage access to their site You can also read the documentation to learn about Wordfence's blocking tools or visit wordfence.com to learn more about Wordfence Click here to learn more: Documentation 5 May 2025 11:18:54 GMT.Your computer's time: document.write(new Date().toUTCString()); either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content another episode of MobLand set to hit your screens episode six of the new series featuring Pierce Brosnan and Tom Hardy Episode five featured Kevin and Harry assessing scenarios in an attempt to form an exit strategy and now we've got the next chapter in the story coming to Paramount+ on May 4 READ: Everything New on Paramount+ in May 2025 including where to watch MobLand episode six as well as MobLand episode six release time and MobLand episode six release date will be available to stream on Paramount+ on May 4 will be available to stream on Paramount+ from Midnight Pacific Time (PT)/3 am Eastern Time (ET) on May 4 A Paramount+ Essential subscription costs $7.99 per month or $59 annually Paramount+ also has Paramount+ with SHOWTIME costing $12.99 a month or $119.99 annually will be on Paramount+ from Midnight (PT) on May 4 new episodes are released same day worldwide Here is when episode six of MobLand will be available to stream in your time zone: New episodes of MobLand have runtimes anywhere between 41 and 59 minutes Episode six of MobLand is titled "Antwerp Blues" Maeve gives Eddie a lesson in the art of chess Harry goes searching for Seraphina and Brendan Episode synopses from previous episodes of MobLand can be found below: Newsweek is committed to challenging conventional wisdom and finding connections in the search for common ground Newsweek is committed to journalism that is factual and fair We value your input and encourage you to rate this article Newsletters in your inbox See all The streets of Antwerp were transformed into a sea of DEME green yesterday as nearly 400 colleagues and their families proudly represented our colors at the Baloise Antwerp 10 Miles running event The course offered a truly unique perspective taking runners right over a section of the Oosterweel works where DEME plays a key role in construction Adding an extra layer of fun and excitement two of our colleagues even took on the challenge dressed as our mascots Despite the warm weather conditions making the event more challenging the cheers from fellow DEME colleagues and thousands of supporters lining the streets fueled the energy of our runners Congratulations to all our amazing runners and a big thank you to the supporters who helped them cross the finish line While participating in the 10 Miles of Antwerp all DEME runners contributed to two of the good causes we support: Mercy Ships and Kom op tegen Kanker Top News,Events CSN is excited to announce the launch of a new high-level event that will be happening yearly ‘The 1st CSN Greece Shipping Debate’ Top News,Cyprus C.M.C.L Cyprus Marine Club Limited (CMC) hosted Members Get Together with a presentation from Mr Top News,Greece In the face of unpredictable provisioning costs and longer lead times MCTC has reinforced its commitment to supporting vessel… World,Word newsletter The British International Freight Association has launched a cargo community advisory body which will undertake a lot of the activity previously… Design & Development by P.KAN.DESIGNER Design & Development by P.KAN.DESIGNER © 2025 Cyprus Shipping News. All rights reserved access content via the FT Edit page on FT.com and receive the FT Edit newsletter Essential digital access to quality FT journalism on any device Complete digital access to quality FT journalism with expert analysis from industry leaders Terms & Conditions apply Discover all the plans currently available in your country See why over a million readers pay to read the Financial Times Mission Statement: to assist the integration of foreign residents living in Spain and this is never more accurate than when you establish yourself as a foreign resident in a new country Being able to quickly familiarise yourself with the culture and customs can help ease the transition during a challenging time This is why Euro Weekly News makes it our mission to provide you with a free news resource in English that covers both regional and national Spanish news – anything that we feel you will benefit from knowing as you integrate into your new community and live your best life in Spain you can forget about translating articles from Spanish into awkward English that probably don’t make much sense Let us be your convenient and essential guide to all things that will likely affect you as a foreign resident living in Spain If you’ve never attended this extraordinary culinary fest this article will explain why missing it is not an option unless you are averse to Michelin-starred dishes for no more than nine euros The 17th Annual Antwerp Proeft (taste of Antwerp) festival kicked off yesterday and will run through to Sunday Visitors can sample some of Belgium’s best food prepared by several of the most renowned Michelin chefs there are 45 restaurants and speciality shops to explore “A dreamy start under a clear sky,” the organisers said on Thursday “We can’t deny that the weather conditions are favourable during this long weekend,” said organiser Claudia Engelen Engelen also expects many hungry visitors in the coming days Tastes of Antwerp from world-class chefs cost as little as 6 to 9 euros If you want the full three-to-four-dish culinary experience with drinks In addition to the delicious dishes on offer visitors can enjoy free cooking demonstrations and participate in workshops against the beautiful backdrop of the Scheldt The 17th edition is happening now at the Waagnatie (Rijnkaai 150, Antwerp) in the trendy Eilandje district, bathed by stunning views of the Scheldt River. 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In a performance unequalled in Olympic history, Nedo Nadi of Italy earned gold medals in five of the six fencing events. Ethelda Bleibtrey of the U.S. won gold medals in all three women’s swimming contests. Including preliminary heats, she swam in five races and broke the world record in every one. At age 72, Swedish shooter Oscar Swahn earned a silver medal in the team double-shot running deer event to become the oldest medallist ever. For the first time, only the National Olympic Committees could enrol participants. Antwerp 1920. Opening Ceremony of the Games of the VII Olympiad. The Belgian delegation parades in the Stadium. A symbolic fire at an Olympic Summer Games was first lit in 1928 in Amsterdam. The officials' oath at an Olympic Summer Games was first sworn in 1972 in Munich. Medal TableSee the list of teams and medals won by each. The MedalsBeginning as an olive wreath medal designs have evolved over the years.Medals Antwerp-Bruges released its first quarter throughput performance highlighting the strength of its container business while reporting an overall decline largely driven by a sharp decrease in bulk volumes Container throughput however was up 4.6 percent in tonnage and 4.5 percent in TEUs the Port of Rotterdam which has long dominated in Europe reported a 2.2 percent increase in TEUs to 3,364,000 The Belgian port said the growth came amidst the transition to the new alliances among liner companies industrial actions including a paralyzing port strike which also contributed to longer container dwell times for Antwerp-Bruges Rotterdam said its tonnage decreased due to an eight percent decline in loaded exports a decline in the number of transshipment containers and an operational dispute at one of its terminals which resulted in fewer ship visits Antwerp-Bruges handled 67.7 million tonnes of cargo citing the weak performance in the bulk categories Liquid cargo recorded the sharpest decline falling by 19.1 percent impacted by gasoline The segment is not only feeling the impact of sanctions against Russia and the struggling European petrochemical sector but has also been hit by changing market conditions in Africa Belgium’s ban on high-sulfur and benzene fuels exports to Africa is having material negative effects on shipments Rotterdam also reported an overall 5.8 percent decline in first quarter throughput It said the decline was also mostly due to less throughput of crude oil and oil products “We are in particularly uncertain times which makes it difficult to predict what 2025 will bring next our port is showing resilience and operational reliability,” said Jacques Vandermeiren the protectionist measures taken by the United States make it clear that Europe needs to make a stronger commitment to robust economic policies in order to strengthen our industry and anchor its strategic position.” the United States has been the second-largest global trading partner of Port of Antwerp-Bruges for over two decades the maritime trade volume accounted for approximately 10 percent of the port's overall cargo traffic 11 million tonnes were exported to the U.S. with the port handling over 200,000 cars bound for the U.S as well as auto and machinery parts (mostly from Germany) Executives at the Port of Rotterdam expressed similar concerns They noted that import duties imposed by the United States on goods exported from Europe had yet to have an effect on first-quarter throughput but were creating uncertainty a six-part Flemish dramedy from Banijay Benelux label jonnydepony and commissioned by Streamz Boho is a comedy-drama following three 30-something friends as they navigate life in the urban landscape of Borgerhout one of Antwerp’s most eclectic neighbourhoods Serine Ayari (Exen) and hip-hop artist Miss Angel (Dancing with the Stars) the trio grapple with the everyday pressures of life and modern adulthood to the often-conflicting pursuit of their own dreams and happiness each week they gather for ‘Fuzzy Fridays,’ a chaotic but comforting ritual of sharing over ‘nightshop’ wine and bad weed Boho is written by Boutkabout alongside Philippe De Schepper and Zita Theunynck Banijay Entertainment said the series blends “raw honesty with humour said: “While Boho is a distinctly Flemish story capturing the warmth and urban vibe of Borgerhout the themes and characters are universally relatable – this could be in any European city.” Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInVirginia “Ginny” L 2025 at Hospice of Jefferson County.(Funeral Home)ANTWERP She was an active member of the First Congregational Church of Antwerp for sixty-plus years and a member of the Earnest Rebakah Lodge she was the daughter of the late Clesson and Ruth (Secord) Bush She graduated from Indian River Central School District in 1960 at the First Congregational Church of Antwerp officiated by Rev Calling hours will be held at the First Congregational Church of Antwerp on Saturday followed by her funeral service at 12:00 p.m Arrangements are with French Funeral Home in Gouverneur Condolences may be shared online at www.frenchfuneralhomes.com Donations may be made to the First Congregational Church of Antwerp or Hospice of Jefferson County — One man was arrested for driving a stolen ATV and drug possession in Antwerp Township on Wednesday deputies from the Van Buren County Sheriff's Office (VBCSO) were on patrol on Ewing Road when they observed an ATV being driven on the roadway it was determined that he had a suspended driver's license A further investigation revealed that the ATV had recently been reported stolen methamphetamine and narcotics paraphernalia were located The driver was arrested for driving a stolen ATV possession with intent to deliver methamphetamine An investigation into the stolen ATV is ongoing and anyone with additional information is asked to contact the Van Buren County Sheriff's Office As told to Sara Semic selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter I was born in Ghent and first came to Antwerp to study at the city’s ballet school more than 15 years ago I had to give up dancing after I started to experience physical difficulties in my final year but was lucky to find another passion in jewellery soon after moving here Antwerp is known as the diamond capital of the world and we are fortunate to have some of the best ateliers and dealers in the city so there is a lot of knowledge and craftsmanship when it comes to jewellery Dries Criel outside The Royal Museum of Fine Arts © Kevin FaingnaertAntwerp’s Royal Museum of Fine Arts © Kevin FaingnaertWhat makes Antwerp so unique is its creative energy: since the 1600s it has been a hub of different crafts and interesting artistic profiles from artists such as Peter Paul Rubens and Rinus Van de Velde to fashion photographer Willy Vanderperre and designer Pieter Mulier There’s a tolerance and openness that makes it a very inspiring place to live Whenever I travel to a bigger city like Paris or London The Royal Museum of Fine Arts © Kevin FaingnaertCriel looking at his favourite painting inside The Royal Museum of Fine Arts © Kevin FaingnaertOn a typical Saturday then go out for breakfast at the Revista in the south of the city with my husband or friends before catching an exhibition The Royal Museum of Fine Arts has one of the biggest collections of [Belgian painter James] Ensor in the world so you can really take your time and stroll around There are also contemporary galleries such as Tim Van Laere and Axel Vervoordt’s cultural complex about a 15-minute drive from the city It often has interesting events and presentations from the artists he represents – it’s definitely worth a visit if you have time we’re very spoilt: there are always new things popping up a classic Italian that has the best atmosphere – a lot of people come together so you’re always likely to bump into someone It’s a nice way to end the week and start the next The cotoletta Milanese is always delicious Criel at the entrance to Bistrot De Pottenbrug © Kevin FaingnaertInside Bistrot de Pottenbrug © Kevin FaingnaertLobster à la nage at Bistrot de Pottenbrug © Kevin FaingnaertFor shopping I try not to buy too many clothes and the great thing about the brand is that you can wear its pieces for a long time and combine them with things you already have though I have to keep myself away as it is dangerous a street around the corner from my showroom that has lots of vintage and antique shops I’m addicted to buying books and I have a big collection of works on vintage jewellery Criel walking outside The Royal Museum of Fine Arts © Kevin FaingnaertA lot of my inspiration comes from walking around the city – the architecture in Antwerp is a nice mix of modern and very classic buildings which is something I try to combine in my work Something most tourists don’t know is that the cathedral in the centre of the city has a garden It’s the best place to relax because it’s walled There are always new things to discover in Antwerp and the people are adventurous here – they dare to take risks and build their own stories it might be one of Europe’s smaller cities but it’s a very vibrant one with a lot of creativity Design and craft are still at the core of the city which gives it a certain energy and a feeling that people can be free and fully themselves Arte ristorante-arte.be Bistrot De Pottenbrug bistrotdepottenbrug.be Misera nicolasmisera.com Revista revista-antwerp.be Erik Tonen Books erik-tonen-books.com Houben houben-antwerp.be Modepaleis Dries Van Noten driesvannoten.com Axel Vervoordt Gallery axel-vervoordt.com Cathedral of Our Lady dekathedraal.be  The Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp (KMSKA) kmska.be Tim Van Laere Gallery timvanlaeregallery.com the first typical quad since the lead up to 2016 The 2025 Acropolis Swim Open hosted in the 2004 Olympic Aquatic Center will bring over $50,000 in prizes to a usually-elite international field Breaststroke specialist Landry Liston has announced her commitment to continue both her academic and athletic careers at George Mason University March 29th, 2025 Europe, International, News, Previews & Recaps The 2025 Antwerp Diamond Speedo Race got underway today from Belgium with the two-day competition representing a World Championships qualifier for those able to step up The women’s 50m free saw Dutch ace Milou van Wijk register a time of 24.55 to get to the wall first representing one of three athletes to dip under the 25-second barrier Van Wijk’s performance was within range of her season-best performance of 24.48 notched at last month’s Edinburgh International Meet That time rendered her #2 in the world this season 23-year-old Gaspard now checks in as the 6th-best performer in the world this season Additional winners included Vanotterdijk who tried the off-event of the 100m breast on for size The 20-year-old turned in a time of 1:09.58 a monster personal best by about 6 seconds Belgium’s Stan Franckx touched first in the men’s 50m back to top the podium Franckx earned a time of 25.74 as the sole swimmer of the field under the 26-second threshold Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_2" ).setAttribute( "value" Former Masters swimmer and coach Loretta (Retta) thrives on a non-stop but productive schedule that includes having earned her MBA while working full-time in IT while owning French 75 Boutique while also providing swimming insight for BBC More from Retta RaceSee All Subscribe to our newsletter and receive our latest updates Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInThomas S he was a son of the late James Edwin Johnson and Myrle Ealeen Armstrong Johnson and he was a 1959 graduate of Indian River Central School Thomas was an engineer for New York State Department of Transportation 2025 at the First Congregational Church of Antwerp To leave condolences go to www.frederickbrosfuneralhome.com and access the obituary Click on the Tribute Wall located at the top history – and diamonds – all come together in Antwerp Sun 3 Nov 2024 12.00 CETShareBrussels and Bruges get all the attention but Antwerp is Belgium’s most dynamic city working port and centuries-old diamond trade it’s a destination that feels both historic and excitingly modern offering a great mix of art – from Rubens masterpieces to avant-garde galleries – cutting-edge fashion and a buzzy food scene Just the ticket: Antwerp Centraal Station Photograph: Frank Smout /Getty ImagesAntwerp Centraal Station provides a glorious welcome to the city completed in 1905 by Belgian architect Louis Delacenserie and widely regarded as one of the finest train stations in the world The stonework is intricate and the central dome is an icon Trains arrive every few minutes from Brussels Step outside and you’ll find Antwerp is a beautifully walkable city based on the classic Flemish tale of a poor orphan boy and an abandoned dog who becomes his best friend The Royal Museum of Fine Arts, Antwerp. Photograph: REX/ShutterstockThe Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp (Flemish abbreviation KMSKA) is located in the cultural district of Het Zuid It boasts an extensive collection spanning seven centuries including Flemish and Dutch masterpieces (Rubens Van Dyck) with modern art by the likes of James Ensor and Rik Wouters The building itself is stunning: a fusion of neoclassical with ultra-modern extensions and cool installations including a lovely water feature at the front – perfect for relaxing on a sunny day Bourla, in the theatre district, is a brasserie in the grand style, all mirrors and chandeliers. North Sea mussels are served in huge steaming pots with salty fries and mayonnaise. If you want a bistro, locals flock to De Arme Duivel for steaks and stews bars and restaurants can be found beside the leafy boulevards and squares of the arty Het Zuid quarter (home to museums and galleries) and Nieuw Zuid an ambitious urban renewal project by the river Scheldt built for religious women in the 17th century lined with antique shops and vintage boutiques The Rubens House is where Pieter Paul Rubens one of the greatest artists of the 17th century but a small part of the house has reopened to the public Another 17th-century home worth a visit belonged to Nicolaas Rockox: wander through its furnished rooms admire the collected paintings and relax in the secret garden (rubenshuis.be; snijdersrockoxhuis.be) Eurostar customers can buy tickets from London to “Any Belgian station” starting at £51.50 each way, when booking a return journey at eurostar.com This is the archive of The Observer up until 21/04/2025 The Observer is now owned and operated by Tortoise Media Location: Belgium Partners: TotalEnergies Activities: Refining and petrochemicals Commissioning: 1951 The Antwerp refining and petrochemicals platform is our largest integrated complex in Europe To meet growing global demand and address new market trends we have upgraded and adapted the site to focus production on higher added-value products that meet the most stringent environmental standards Read on for an overview of the characteristics of the Antwerp platform and the main projects carried out at the site To keep pace with the latest changes in the European market we decided in 2013 to invest more than €1 billion to upgrade the Antwerp complex Our objectives were to respond to market demand by supplying more light products that meet the strictest environmental standards make the complex more flexible so that it can use the most cost-advantaged feedstocks available and increase synergies between refining and petrochemicals Inaugurated in November 2017 allowing it to produce ever more recycled plastics featuring the same properties as virgin polymers Situated in an urban area subject to water stress the Antwerp complex was our first refining and chemicals site to approve a large-scale project in 2022 to reduce its freshwater withdrawals The project involves reusing treated wastewater from local households to supply the industries in the port of Antwerp The process of building a water treatment plant and adapting the complex's internal networks (additional pipes This initiative is part of the Flemish government's Blue Deal program to combat drought and water shortages in the region It will enable the complex to reduce its drinking water use by over 9 million cubic meters a year or almost 65% of its freshwater withdrawals This represents the consumption of 280,000 Antwerp residents out of a total population of 620,000 All about the Antwerp platform and its news (in Dutch only) This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks. 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Located just 45 minutes by train from Brussels the country’s second-largest city has always been the perfect place for a day trip luring travelers in for its quaint yet cultivated charm with sweet and savory treats tempting you on every cobblestoned corner And while Antwerp’s diamond district remains the largest in the world the city’s beating heart is its mix of eclectic fashion and vibrant food scene where elegant boutiques and natural wine bars are set against a backdrop of Gothic and fries might be the country’s gastronomic claim to fame but Antwerp’s pastries and breads arguably rival some of the best in France If it’s cappuccinos and croissants you’re after a specialty coffee roaster is a local favorite you can satisfy your morning sugar cravings at Leo’s where flaky croissants and sugar-dusted Bundt cakes are the highlight order “worstenbroodje,” a warm sausage wrapped in puff pastry head to Tinsel to plot the day’s itinerary over blueberry banana pancakes and croque sandwiches a trendy hangout spot serving a rotating menu of pastries—from saffron buns to pistachio cruffins—alongside daily soups and Scandi-inspired smoked fish sandwiches an artisanal café dedicated to the small French pastry—you can’t go wrong with the original vanilla and rum but there are also riffs on traditional Belgian flavors a lively food court with over 10 restaurants set in the Felix Pakhuis a converted 19th-century red brick warehouse Osaka draws a faithful crowd for its impressive natural wine selection where shareable plates are enjoyed over live tunes—there’s a vinyl DJ booth and a monthly set list—for those spending the night the city’s drink of choice—best accompanied by a mountain of french fries and mayonnaise There’s surely no better place to indulge in this bon vivant combo than at Frites Atelier an always-packed eatery conceived by Michelin-starred chef Sergio Herman where crispy fries are loaded with unconventional toppings and house-made sauces (think fresh mussels with curry mayo which reimagines Antwerp’s beloved mussels-and-fries dish) Antwerp is a small and densely packed city and much of its charm can be discovered on foot meandering through its cobblestoned streets while admiring the narrow row houses with ornate facades An array of well-appointed boutiques are also dotted around the city center A longtime personal favorite is Graanmarkt 13 a curated concept store with an adjoining restaurant Find a curation of emerging labels in fashion and home here Make your way over to the Lombardenvest for established high-end fashion at Louis a thoughtfully curated space for upcycled vintage and second-hand designer where Florence Cools’s timeless minimalist staples come to life in her art-filled boutique Continue on to Volkstraat for The Menu to shop of-the-moment names like &Daughter The legendary Ann Demeulemeester’s store can be found in Het Zuid across from the recently reopened Royal Museum of Arts where both clothing and bits from her homeware collection with Serax are stocked beauty lovers can find something to take home from Necessities a niche perfumery with candles and fragrances by Buly 1803 Photo: Eline WillaertA seamless train ride from Brussels Airport brings you directly to Antwerp’s Centraal Station which was first built in the late 19th century and is considered one of Europe’s finest with its majestic halls and grand dome—the imposing design showcases a mix of influences from ancient Roman architecture to Art Nouveau elements Historic museums and galleries scattered throughout the city offer the opportunity to explore more intimate spaces like the Rubenshuis (the 16th-century home and workshop of painter Peter Paul Rubens) the Royal Museum of Arts (which reopened in 2022 after an 11-year renovation) Venture further towards the Old Town to find MoMu with various flea markets setting up shop across the city but most popular ones occurs on Sint-Jansvliet where dozens of sellers take over an old basketball court to showcase their wares for the day Many collectors and interior designers also flock to Kloosterstraat to unearth design gems for their homes or creative projects as it’s when dealers open their doors for an afternoon of window shopping Vincents has an inspiring curation of contemporary objects and furniture find a selection of rare fashion and art books at Erik Tonen an English bookstore-meets-wine bar with a cozy The Danish Home Lighting Trend That Can Improve Your Mental Health In America’s Cities, Saunas Are Becoming the Hottest Social Spot Millie Bobby Brown Shares Her Favorite Paella Recipe—and Details About Her Wedding to Jake Bongiovi A Day-by-Day Guide to Hiking the Legendary Nakasendo Trail in Japan Never miss a Vogue moment and get unlimited digital access for just $2 $1 per month Antwerp Community Development Committee (ACDC) has been working very hard for preparations for this year’s Antwerp Days With last year’s being such a great success we can’t wait to see what is in store this year To kick off Saturday’s events will again be the parade and asking that you be completely ready to roll at 9:45 a.m Lineup will take place at the Antwerp school on waterplant drive from there we will travel approximately one mile through downtown Antwerp There will be an announcer stand at the SR49 and CR424 intersections where you can stop for a picture or perform This year’s theme is DISCO FEVER – let’s see your creativity make sure to head on down to Cleveland Street where the day is only getting started with multiple activities Please don’t hesitate to reach out to Dustin Sensabaugh FORGOTTEN SMELT? 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Announces April Students of the Month The Left Turn Paulding Putnam Awards $10,000 in Scholarships and Announces 2025 Youth Program Participants Penny For Your Thoughts By: Nancy Whitaker What is a smelt I had heard of them but never had the pleasure of meeting one or eating one so the idea of a Smelt Fry peaked my interest Some of my friends told me this delicious smelt fry was… Continue Reading → When I read about the Paulding County Master Gardeners in the April 14 I have been a member of the Allen County Indiana I was co-chair of the Leo Grabill Garden Club Continue Reading → Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInANTWERP to the late Frederick Carson Lamica and Elizabeth Mary Warner Lamica and she attended Antwerp High School and retired from Indian River Central Schools as a substitute teacher’s aide Helen was a member of the Antwerp Fire Dept Ladies Auxiliary and a 50-year member of the American Legion Chase and Gabby Alton; great-grandchildren and Emerson Alton; great-great-grandchildren Brynn Goodnough and Gabriel Gonzales; two sisters June Wilkinson and Marilyn Pharoah; a brother Burial will be in Hillside Cemetery at a later date To leave condolences, go to www.frederickbrosfuneralhome.com and access the obituary Click on the Tribute Wall located on the top left