Tervuren Market got a flavorful taste of Benin, Madagascar, Togo, and Uganda this week, as Jean-Marie, a seasoned fruit grower and caterer, brought his vibrant, organic produce fresh from Benin and beyond. It was his debut at the local market — a departure from his usual seven-market-a-week circuit across Belgium.
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Tervuren coughs up €140,000 for music festival
Tervuren has found €140,000 for the Hee Tervuren music festival, booking popular Flemish artists such as Berre, Zornik, and Niels Destadsbader. But councillor Elmo Peeters (Groen+Vooruit) is raising concerns over the budget and noise levels for the 5-6 July event. Peaks are expected to exceed Flanders’ 100-decibel limit, possibly lasting until 3am on the town’s central square.
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Free thermal imaging helps Tervuren save energy
TERVUREN – To bolster energy efficiency, drones conducted over 280 thermal imaging flights across Tervuren’s Congowijk and Moorsel neighborhoods in February and March. The initiative, spearheaded by town hall in collaboration with the Climate Alliance Druivenstreek, aims to assist homeowners in pinpointing heat loss and providing tailored energy-saving improvements.
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🚴♂️Pedal Power for Kids
TERVUREN — Your kid can master the art of cycling too. Kijk! Ik fiets is coming back to Tervuren. The initiative aims to help the youngest transition confidently from training wheels or balance bikes to fully independent cycling.