Works were delayed because the restoration of parts such as the balustrade, wind bracing, and brackets took longer than expected. “These components were found to be in worse condition than initially assessed, a discovery made after sandblasting off the old layers of paint,” Nele Heerwegh from Belgium’s federal property agency told Tervuren+.
Month: June 2024
Choosing Tervuren’s next mayor
Choosing the next mayor appears less about how Tervurenaars vote, but whether or not the party holding the balance, Groen Tervuren, once again opts for the N-VA or decides to favour Voor Tervuren, the local fusion between Flemish liberals and Catholics. Come what may, the choice of mayor appears limited to Flemish nationalist N-VA’s Marc Charlier or Flemish liberal Thomas Geyns.
Town hall launches the Tervuren app
The Tervuren app may not be for you if you’re still learning Dutch. The best thing is to use the federal app at https://mygov.be. Once fully developed, you should be able to access the same federal documents, also in English, French and German.
Tervuren gets mobile sunscreen dispenser
Skin cancer is one of the fastest growing types of cancer in Flanders. “As a municipality, we have a preventive role. That’s why we’ll use this mobile dispenser during activities and events,” says Lut. One in six Belgians faces skin cancer before the age of 75, mainly due to exposure to the sun.
World Cycling Day in Tervuren
Tervuren also celebrated World Cycling Day on 3 June. And Fietsersbond Tervuren was out in force with an official applause team.
No voting for Tervuren foreigners
Tervuren now has fewer foreigners on the electoral roll compared to the last elections. Reasons cited for this decline include a lack of interest in […]