News
Matexi’s 20-Home Project in Tervuren Sparks Fresh Debate Over Green Space
One of the last green buffers against Brussels’ relentless suburban expansion, via Wezembeek-Oppem, could soon disappear beneath yet another new housing estate — and not everyone is happy about it.
Politics
Ignored Court Warning Delays Tervuren’s €1.7mn Leuvensesteenweg Waste Centre
Plans to build a €1.7 million municipal waste centre in…
Mayor disputes Tervuren school cost rise – update
Plans for the new school in Tervuren’s Moorsel are now…
Mobility
Tervuren Road closures for Mayor’s Top Sports Event
Mayor Thomas Geyns and his Aldermen have approved the road…
Tervuren demonstrates for foot- and cyclepath on N3
Fietsersbond Tervuren will take to the streets again on Saturday…
Tervuren to Shut Down Brusselsesteenweg in Jan
This month, the Brusselsesteenweg—Tervuren’s central spine—will be blocked not once…
Community
Complete Expat Guide to Tervuren, Belgium (2026)
This complete expat guide covers international schools (ISF and BSB),…
Tervuren’s Zeeën relaunches dream workshops: “Working with dreams can reveal new insights
Zeeën in Tervuren will relaunch its popular Dream Portals sessions…
Tervuren is great inspiration for writer Jon Echanove
“My novels tend to confront characters with unfamiliar cultures and…
Kids Await Sinterklaas’ Spectacular Helicopter Return
Sinterklaas is returning to Tervuren on Saturday 29 November 2025…
Saint Hubert Procession in Tervuren
Tervuren echoes to the sound of hunting horns and hoof…
Business
€74mn Plan Doubles Tervuren Debt to €41mn
Tervuren’s €74mn spending plan for 2026–31 is set to raise the town’s debt from nearly €23mn in 2025 to €40.7mn by 2030, though Mayor Thomas Geyns said the increase remains under control. Town councilors approved the plan at an almost 5 hour monthly meeting on Dec. 18. “Taxes are not rising,” Geyns said. A one-off…
Boat House Set to Reopen
The new operators, chef and media personality Loïc Van Impe, hospitality manager Kevin Schietecatte and events specialist Tom Cumps, were selected following a public competition launched by the town. Their proposal stood out, officials say, for its accessible and largely home-made food offering, broad opening hours and the team’s extensive experience in both gastronomy and…
Politics
Mayor, councillor row suspends meeting
A council meeting in Tervuren descended into chaos when Mayor Thomas Geyns and opposition councillor Serge Liesenborghs erupted into a shouted exchange, forcing the council chair Mario Van Rossum to suspend proceedings. The confrontation began with a dispute over new Diftar waste-collection charges and whether households could end up paying double, triple or even quadruple…
Tervuren to remain in the dark
Tervuren’s street lighting will continue to switch off at midnight. Town officials recently rejected a proposal by French-speaking councillor Serge Liesenborghs (TervurenUnie+Volt) to keep public lighting on until 1am, notably to cover the last tram 44. Liesenborghs wanted at least the areas already equipped with LED lighting to remain lit. The issue has dragged on…
Environment
Price explosion for killing Asian Hornets—in Tervuren
At Tervuren’s latest council meeting, elected officials somehow managed to cram invasive species, environmental anxiety, a muddy bike path to Brussels, and diplomatic garbage rights into a single, meandering evening. The unlikely star of the…
€5,000 To Kill Asian Hornets—in Tervuren
At Tervuren’s latest council meeting, elected officials somehow managed to cram invasive species, environmental anxiety, a muddy bike path to Brussels, and diplomatic garbage rights into a single, meandering evening. The unlikely star of the…
Reconnect to Tervuren’s Celtic roots on Arboretum walk
This Halloween, reconnect with Tervuren’s ancient Celtic heritage on a free guided walk through the Tervuren Arboretum. On Sunday, November 2, 2025, from 13:30 to 16:30, the Sonian Forest Nature Group (NGZ) invites you to…
Former Mayor Sees Hope for Ancient Tree
There is hope for Tervuren’s oldest resident, the summer linden tree that towers over an ancient Roman crossroads in Duisburg. “Like ancient olive trees, it may no longer look symmetrical, but it can endure,” said…
Wolf Returns to Tervuren After Centuries
The wolf is making a long-awaited comeback to Tervuren after centuries of absence. Learn about sightings, habitats, safety, historical significance, and an exclusive wolf photography stage.
How Tervuren Amphibian Tunnels Save Lives
Amphibian tunnels are a proven solution to habitat fragmentation that threatens biodiversity. The Vlaktedreef, a busy road linking Tervuren with Overijse through the Sonian Forest, long posed a deadly obstacle for frogs, toads, salamanders, and…