Greunsjotters Tervuren at Child-Friendly Clubs Award
Greunsjotters Tervuren claimed silver in the prestigious Child-Friendly Club of the Year awards. At the same time, Tervuren is fully committed to an inclusive sports experience.
Afterwork Cycling Workshop and Social in Tervuren
Fietsersbond Tervuren is organising a special cycling workshop for adults who want to gain more confidence on the road. The free session takes place on Wednesday evening, 4 June.
Tervuren Takes Steps for Anti-Racism
Annemie Spaas (N-VA), alderwoman for equality and education, has been actively working on anti-racism policy in Tervuren. The initiative follows a petition calling for an anti-racism action plan and reporting hotline after reports of racist incidents, including feces left at a front door, a vandalized car, and children being called monkey or the n-word, among other acts.
N-VA trims mayor’s €100mn investment plan to €73mn
TERVUREN – N-VA has succeeded in dampening to €73mn mayor Thomas Geyns’ €100mn investment plan to revamp schools, sports facilities, and mobility infrastructure. Geyn’s original plans even talked of a children’s farm and a €2.5 million museum to honor the town’s history and Flemish identity. Mayor Thomas Geyns pledges to pull it all off without hiking taxes.
Tervuren’s Summer of Traffic Woes from May 26
Tervuren is set for more months of delays and frustration as repairs resume on the damaged Duisburgsesteenweg. Town officials hope to complete the works by the end of August.
A Taste of Italy at Tervuren Market
Tervuren — An old farmhouse, a forgotten grain, and a dream come true. For the past few years, Wim and his wife Mick have been living alternately in Belgium and Italy, where, with their company Terra Suasa, they import and sell artisanal products from the Le Marche region, including at the Friday market in Tervuren.
Flowers, Art and Cinema Colour Tervuren’s May Calendar
Tervuren is gearing up for a month filled with colour, creativity and community spirit this May, as a varied cultural programme invites residents to discover art, cinema, and green initiatives.
Ancient Maypole Tradition alive in Tervuren
Historic Tervuren once again marked the arrival of May with its annual Meiboom planting, a festive tradition believed to date back to 1457 — and quite possibly earlier. The town was also filled with the sound of heartening folk songs performed by a Ukrainian women’s choir.
Pachthof Stroykens Set to Reopen on May 1
Duisburg’s community center, Pachthof Stroykens, will reopen on May 1, under the management of two local entrepreneurs, Jeroen Vandenbussche and Tom Spooren. Rooted in the local community, the new operators aim to transform the venue into a vibrant space for connection, culture, and recreation.
Butterflies in Peril in Tervuren
Bernard’s passion for butterflies began at the age of four, when his family moved to the countryside in Poppel, just a stone’s throw from the Dutch border. “My grandfather caught a butterfly and showed it to me. I thought it was wonderful,” recalls Bernard, who has lived in Tervuren since 1995.
Tervuren examine une pétition contre le racisme
Tervuren – Face à une série d’incidents racistes récents, les habitants de Tervuren prévoient de se rassembler le jeudi 24 avril à 19h00 sur la place événementielle située entre la maison communale et la bibliothèque. Le conseil communal examinera une pétition appelant à des mesures contre le racisme et la discrimination.
Don’t Miss the Secondary School Registration Deadline
Changing secondary school? Or pre-registering your child for the first year? The pre-registration deadline is fast-approaching on 25 April 2025 at 14:00. All Dutch-language secondary schools in Tervuren and Wezembeek-Oppem, but also Overijse and Leuven, operate under the centralised Flemish digital registration platform at aanmelden.school.