Estonia explores peatland restoration to enhance climate resilience and defense strategy
Peatlands can help stop both Russian tanks and climate change.
Polish war memorial in Roeselare restored in time for September commemoration
Roeselare – The Polish war memorial in Roeselare has been restored by specialists Jan Vranken and Michiel Dejonghe of Updo Stonerenew following an incident of vandalism involving graffiti earlier this month, ahead
Genk receives €6.2M to restore heathlands and enhance biodiversity
Genk – The heathlands of Genk, including Opglabbekerzavel, Schemmersberg, and Boxbergheide, are undergoing restoration with the support of €6.2 million; Environment Minister Jo Brouns commended the initiative for enhancing biodiversity and promoting
Completion of first restoration phase at Mariapark in Lommel led by Freddy Jansens
Lommel (24brussels) – The first phase of Mariapark’s restoration in Lommel is complete. Led by Freddy Jansens, the project has successfully restored the Lourdes grotto, chapels, and statues. The second phase is
Restoration of Ghent Altarpiece delayed, now set to return in 2027
Restoration of Ghent Altarpiece Delayed Until Spring 2027 The restoration of the Ghent Altarpiece by the Van Eyck brothers will now conclude in spring 2027, postponed from the previous announcement of 2026.
Leuven allocates 35 million euros for city hall restoration by 2029
Restoration of Leuven’s City Hall Scheduled to Begin in October 2025 The restoration and repurposing of Leuven’s city hall will commence on 1 October 2025, with expected completion in 2029. The project
Brussels reopens Horta Facade as a skills training center
Brussels – The demolished facade of Victor Horta’s Hôtel Aubecq will be reconstructed as a construction training center, merging heritage with vocational education. The restoration will utilize over 600 stones stored in
Three Belgian projects win European heritage award
Three Belgian projects have received the prestigious 2025 European Heritage Award/Europa Nostra Award, an initiative supported by the European Union that recognises outstanding achievements in the preservation and promotion of cultural heritage
Flemish-led mangrove island in Ecuador shows rapid growth
Six months after Flemish dredging company Jan De Nul planted mangroves on a man-made island off the Ecuadorian coast, the project is showing remarkable success. Scientific monitoring now confirms that over 30,000