TERVUREN — Town hall officials will not hire lawyers to defend new permitting rules designed to preserve Tervuren’s village character and protect remaining natural areas. Flemish liberal Mayor Thomas Geyns (OpenVLD, Voor Tervuren) cites high legal costs.
🚴♂️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.
Romantic Boat Rides Fade Away at Bootjeshuis
TERVUREN — Remember that romantic boat ride with your sweetheart at the Bootjehuis?
Those days are probably gone for good if town grandees are to be believed. But while the paddle boats won’t be making a comeback, Tervuren is on the hunt for a restaurant-savvy tenant to breathe new life into the iconic lakeside spot. You’ll need at least €1,200 a month to spare until 2065? And €163,000 for a serious makeover.
Town grandees get coveted boardroom seats
TERVUREN — Mayor Thomas Geyns’ Flemish liberal and Catholic alliance (Voor Tervuren) gained coveted boardroom positions at a contentious council meeting. Nationalist N-VA also secured a respectable tally of posts. And even the Flemish progressives, Groen+Vooruit, were granted some representation.
Wolf Returns to Tervuren
TERVUREN – After nearly two centuries, the wolf is making a long-awaited return. For years, only the name Wolvenweg served as a silent reminder of the top predator’s former presence in Tervuren. But now, change is on the horizon in the great dark forest.
Cyclists petition return of Carrefour bike parking
TERVUREN – Cyclists in Tervuren have launched a petition calling for the reinstatement of bike racks in front of the local Carrefour. The ten-space bicycle parking area on Hoornzeelstraat was abruptly disappeared in late February to make way for a car parking space. Explaining his decision, Flemish liberal mayor Thomas Geyns says convenient car parking is vital for local business.
Pregnant in Tervuren: empowering expectant parents
Navigating pregnancy can be daunting, especially for international newcomers to Tervuren. PregnantinBelgium.com, founded by Kate Elwood, is tackling this challenge head-on. Originally from the UK, Kate has called Belgium home for 18 years now. Her initiative zeroes in on a key issue for Tervuren’s prospective international parents: demystifying Belgium’s complex maternity system.
Indian Hut: Tervuren’s Taste of India
“We have all communities here,” says Indian Hut’s Satwinder Singh. Since opening the restaurant in April 2016, Satwinder has embraced Tervuren. “You cannot find a better place than this. There are parks for kids, summer activities, cycling—everything. It’s a very lovely community. When I came here, it felt like another world.”
No Email, No Tervuren Town Council
TERVUREN — Town council will not take place in February due to a failure to send the official email invitation on time. The main agenda item was the appointment of approximately 60 board positions. Flemish liberal mayor Thomas Geyns (OpenVLD, Voor Tervuren) attributed the issue to a technical problem, while also blaming Tervuren Unie+Volt for refusing to approve an extraordinary council session.
Let’s go: Tervuren’s schools open pre-registration
TERVUREN – Over half of the kids at Tervuren’s nursery schools speak another language than Dutch at home. That highlights the high quality of leafy Tervuren’s schools among the town’s 44% non-Belgians, despite stiff competition from the British School of Brussels, Montessori, Courtyard, ISF Tervuren, not to mention the European school and Deutsche Schule.
Protected: Tervuren eyes fiery €100M spend without tax hikes
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Mayor scraps popular Carrefour bike parking
TERVUREN – Mayor Thomas Geyns ordered workers to remove the popular bike parking in front of the smaller Carrefour. The move creates two extra car parking spots on the busy Hoornzeelstraat. Convenience car parking is crucial for local business, the Flemish liberal mayor says. This really feels like a punch in the stomach, say local cyclists.
Flemish associations seek volunteers at AfricaMuseum
Approximately 40 officially recognized Flemish associations from Tervuren are seeking volunteers at a recruitment fair to be held at the prestigious AfricaMuseum on Thursday, February 20, starting at 7:00 PM. Attendees will also enjoy a complimentary guided tour of the museum, along with artistic and musical performances.
Tervuren clarifies language rules for shopkeepers
Town council turned briefly to language policy at a recent meeting. This followed a complaint regarding a menu presented in Dutch, but also with separate French and English versions. The issue sparked a discussion on maintaining the town’s Dutch-speaking identity while embracing multilingualism.
Tervuren traffic troubles: the saga continues
Traffic woes for utility works hit Tervuren hard from 10 February. Additionally, commuters relying on tram 44 face inconvenience as Brussels public transport workers join a national strike on Thursday, February 13.
Tervuren Latvians sing for Ukraine
St. Jans Church transforms Tervuren once again into a sanctuary of solidarity and cultural expression with Ukraine on Sunday 16 February from 4pm. This third annual charity concert is dedicated to raising awareness and funds for those suffering in the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
No Tervuren ice-skating this winter. What to know…
In Belgium, mayoral duties can involve dispatching police in freezing conditions to enforce the ban on walking, skating, or playing on ice surfaces. Despite the rule, when ice last graced Tervuren’s lakes, numerous prominent locals were seen flouting the mayor’s directives, turning the lakes into a clandestine playground.
Tervuren rejects label ‘child-friendly town’
Tervuren’s town council has rejected a proposal to have the commune recognized as ‘child-friendly’. The label, designed to encourage policies that promote a child-friendly environment, failed to gain majority support. According to the responsible alderwoman, achieving the label would require excessive time, resources, and manpower.
Arboretum Tervuren: preserving the world’s tree diversity
The Arboretum was created by the Belgian forestry specialist Charles Bommer in 1902 at the request of Leopold II. Spanning approximately 120 hectares, it contains around 700 exotic tree species organised in 40 geographic tree groups. Tervuren+’s Jasmin Kohl spoke to forest ranger Kevin Knevels about the state of the tree collection, strong ties with the American Chestnut Association, and wild boars.
Tervuren associations’ New Year’s reception
There are still a few free tickets available for the spectacular New Year’s reception organised by Tervuren associations on Friday, 17 January from 7:00 PM. The Tervuren associations organizing this year’s New Year’s reception are Fietsersbond, Fietsbieb, Transitie, Ubuntu Intercultureel, and Wereldwinkel.