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.
Month: March 2025
No Tervuren lawyers to defend rural charm
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.