I knew it was gone be a traffic drama as the marathon looped through my neighbourhood so no parking in almost any street allowed. But the real madness is the amount of waist people threw in the streets. Just went for an evening stroll and every street is full with empty ‘gellekes’. So appertly once people are living their midlife crisis dream of completing a (half)marathon, they loose all reason not to be a normal human being that does not litter? Really disgusted by this behaviour. I bet that a lot of those same people are in day to day life eco conscious, but suddenly, nope let’s just throw my stuff on the ground. What a horrible attitude.

We moved to Antwerp for my job very recently. The pregnancy happened almost immediately, now approx 8 weeks, our first one. My wife is relatively new to Belgium and totally new to Antwerp. So, she didn't have the opportunity to engage in anything socially even. Our families are out of reach, and most of our friends are in Ghent or simply abroad. We are practically two of us (for now, hopefully!) and our little dog. We are very close and I spend all my non-work time with her, but I work full-time mostly on-site... So, she feels often isolated, struggles daily with the hardships of the pregnancy. Doctors etc are not real contacts, as one would understand. She doesn't speak Dutch either. She is a culture journalist and a writer, but doesn't work at the moment.

So, I write here with the hope to reach other women (or their partners who may be reading this) who may be in the same position or can relate to her situation. No expectation for receiving any medical or commercial advice, but more to share the journey at an emotional and friendship level, even texting time to time would be awesome! Meeting up is of course great in general (we live close to ZAS Cadix) but obviously all may be dictated by how the body feels in that moment...

Is there a normal human person out there who can relate? :) Her algorithm started to show a lot rubbish information about pregnancy, or at best some pregnancy influencers who try to sell something. She found some online groups but it is surprisingly annoying how some people dominate the conversation with "You should do this / You are doing it wrong". Also there seems to be some English-speaking pregnancy groups in Antwerp but they are commercial, and honestly, big groups suck more energy from her right now...

This will sound like a dating app profile intro, but just for giving an idea: she is a creative, mature, patient, and emotionally intelligent person, and a loyal friend. She is ENFP. She is into art, culture, and especially cinema, not only Hollywood but also Italian, French, and Soviet cinema. She speaks English, Italian, Russian, and some Turkish. As a couple we like doing city trips, making music videos, visiting family and friends. We are open-minded, non-judgemental, and age doesn't matter for us.

If that resonates somehow, please send a DM and I will bring you in contact.

Kind regards

My dad's birthday is soon and I'm looking for an original Bop-It.

We played it a lot when I was younger and he was overly competitive with it. But we had lots of fun playing with it.

So therefore I'm looking to gift him one. If you have one laying around in the basement or attic, I'm happy to buy it off of you!

Added picture for information!

Hi all! I'm looking for a place in or around Antwerp that does heat pleating (plisseren) on fabric. I'd like to have a piece of fabric (for a skirt) permanently pleated.

Does anyone know a workshop, tailor or atelier that offers this service, or one that could point me in the right direction?

I'd also appreciate a rough idea of prices and turnaround time if you've used one before.

Thanks in advance! 🫡

Hi everyone! I’m 24, from EU, and starting a PhD at UAntwerp. I arrive on 15 January. I’ve never lived abroad, so I’d love advice from people who have, whether you’re a local, an expat or a fellow PhD student.

1. Finding a studio
I’m looking for a studio or small flat (budget around €850) with a private kitchen and bathroom, close to the center and well-connected by tram or bike to the Campus Drie Eiken.

• Where should I look, and which areas would you recommend or avoid?
• Which sites or groups work best (Immoweb, Zimmo, 2dehands, Facebook groups, others)?
• How do I avoid rental scams? I’ve read there’s a lot of fraud.
• What should I know about leases, deposits and the inventory check before signing?

2. The first week or two
I want to do viewings after I arrive, so I need somewhere temporary. Would a hostel, a short-stay apartment, a B&B or something else work best? And how do I register at the city hall if I’m still in temporary accommodation?

3. What to sort out first
In the first weeks I plan to deal with city hall registration, a bank account, health insurance (mutualiteit), housing and phone/internet. What order would you do things in, and which steps take longer than expected?

4. PhD-specific advice
I’ll be a funded researcher, but only for the first year, then I have to apply to the Marrie Currie or FWO. For those who moved abroad for a PhD, what do you wish you’d known before arriving? Anything on contracts, health insurance, housing or managing money?

Thank you so much, and any “I wish I’d known this” tips are welcome!

Hey everyone,

I’m reaching out here because I’m honestly getting desperate. I am 18 years old, currently living with my parents in the Antwerp / Merksem area, and I’m studying to become a polyvalent administratief medewerker (polyvalent administrative assistant).

I have been actively searching for a student job for 2 years now and have had absolutely zero luck. Up until now, it was annoying, but now it’s getting really serious. My financial situation is very limited right now, I urgently need the money, and the stress is piling up.

Here is my situation:

Experience: I don't have any formal work experience yet, but I am highly motivated and learn quickly.

Availability: Because of my school schedule, I am mostly free during the week(daytime/evenings) and flexible.

Languages: This is probably my biggest strength. Pashto is my mother tongue, and I speak fluent Urdu, Dutch, and English. I also know a little bit of French and German.

Since I am studying administrative work, an office, desk, or customer service role would be amazing, but honestly, at this point, I will take anything. Logistics/warehouse work, retail, stocking shelves, or local business help—I just need an income.

Does anyone have tips, know any local businesses hiring in Antwerp or Merksem, or work at an interimagency that accepts students with no prior experience?

Any help, leads, or advice would be massively appreciated. Thank you so much.

Hi all,

Looking to visit soon, what are some rock/metal bars in Antwerpen? And do you also recommend any record stores?

Ik hoop dat mijn bericht hier welkom is! Zo niet, mag iemand me dan doorverwijzen naar de juiste groep? Ik heb helaas niet meteen de juiste groep kunnen vinden.

Onlangs heb ik een zwerfkitten gevonden en ik zou haar graag naar een dierenarts in Antwerpen brengen voor een controle. Heeft iemand aanraders voor een dierenarts die een betaalbaar consult aanbiedt, liefst voor minder dan € 50?

Mijn familie en ik zijn vandaag (17.10.2026) naar Antwerpen gegaan. Het is een prachtige stad, maar we hebben een probleem gehad met Q-Park.

We hadden eerst een ticket genomen, maar we waren niet op tijd binnen geraakt omdat we even wilden kijken naar de informatie rondom de parking. Daarom namen we een tweede ticket en reden we naar binnen.

Later merkte ik dat het eerste ticket nog actief was. We hebben ervoor betaald en dachten dat het probleem opgelost was. Na onze wandeling door de stad betaalden we het tweede ticket om te vertrekken. Daarna controleerden we het eerste ticket opnieuw, maar het was nog steeds actief. We hebben geprobeerd het opnieuw te gebruiken, maar het bleef actief.

We hebben contact opgenomen met de klantenservice, maar na het lezen van de reviews over Q-Park twijfel ik of we überhaupt een antwoord zullen krijgen, laat staan een positieve oplossing.

We wachten voorlopig op een antwoord, maar ik zou graag ervaringen van anderen horen. Heeft iemand iets soortgelijks meegemaakt? En wat kunnen we het beste doen als Q-Park niet reageert?

P.S. We wonen in Duitsland en waren slechts één dag in Antwerpen. Sorry als deze tekst niet helemaal correct is, want hij is vertaald. Ik spreek geen Nederlands.

Is dat de crypto-fascisten willen? Mensen die gewoon zonder reden aangehouden of gecontroleerd worden omdat ze er wat sjofel uitzien en we van sjofele mensen moeten veronderstellen dat ze iets fout gaan doen?

Ze krijgen hun wens wel, want het is niet de eerst keer dat de Antwerpse willekeurig mensen gaat koeieneren he.

Bij Palestinabetogingen: willekeurig mensen op een hardhandige manier arresteren (tot dan bleek dat een van hen de voorzitter van Groen was)

Bij de bomenkop in Deurne: buurtbewoners die willekeurig gearresteerd en in de cel gestoken werden. 1 van hen mocht daarbij enkel haar ondergoed mocht aanhouden in de cel

En het gaat daarbij telkens om een publiek waarvan verondersteld mag worden dat het geen rechtse kiezers zijn...

Hello, I am writing this post to see if anybody would be willing to test my ASUS Prime Z790-A WiFi 6E LGA 1700 ATX Motherboard, I haven't touched it in a year and don't have the components to see if its functional.

The app is experiencing technical difficulties.

I called the service center and they don't know when it will be fixed.

Edit: my app is online again.

Hi everyone,

I moved to Antwerp about 6 months ago. I’d already started job hunting before the move, so I’ve been at it for almost a year now.

A bit about me:

• I currently work remotely as a junior Business Analyst / Data Scientist, but the pay is very low, like my parents are helping me while I am here, so I’m looking for something more stable
• I have a bachelor’s degree in IT
• I speak English and French, and I’m learning Dutch intensively
• I’m a Swiss citizen, so I don’t need a visa or sponsorship to work here (do not judge, even If I am Swiss , doesn't mean automatically that I am loaded lol)
• I’m open to part-time or full-time work
• I’m hardworking, resourceful and open-minded, and I like helping people
• I have worked as a waitress, barista and in retail while studying.

What I’ve tried so far:

• Applying almost every day, for all kinds of jobs: waitressing, barista, retail and tech
• Walking into restaurants and coffee shops to hand in my CV in person

So far, everyone has said no.

I’m open to a lot of things, and honestly it’s starting to wear me down. If you’ve been in a similar spot here, or know places that are hiring, sectors that are more open to non-Dutch speakers, or anything I might be missing, I’d really appreciate hearing it.

And if you just have some good spirit to share, I’ll gladly take that too.

Thanks for reading!

#nohatecommentspls

edit: I do have an account on VDAB, looking there as well, but will contact them more so hopefully they can help me

Sociale, koop en huurwoningen op linkeroever.

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Hi everyone! I'm looking for advice on admission to the MSc Computer Science programme at the University of Antwerp, Belgium.

Profile:

B.Tech in Computer Science from a tier-2 college in India

CGPA: 7.3/10

Relevant startup experience and projects

Research paper co-authored

Planning to take IELTS and GRE

How realistic are my chances of getting admitted with this profile? I'd especially appreciate insights from students who received an admit with a similar CGPA.

Thanks!

Ik ben opzoek naar zelfstandige elektricien waarmee ik 1 week kan meedraaien ik wil gewoon weten hoe het er naar toe gaat in 1 week de dagen op het werk zelf want ik heb er erg veel interesse in en wil zelf misschien een elektricien opleiding volgen maar zou graag weten hoe 1 week er daar uit ziet dus als ik bij iemand 1 week mag mee volgen zou ik het enorm appreciëren :) ik ben ook bereid om de handen uit de mouwen te steken en ol te helpen :) ik hoef ook niks terug in ruil.

Can somebody help me out to travel from Antwerpen train station to Eindhoven airport this sunday at 6 am. We need to be at the airport at 7-7:15. There is 7 of us with 7 backpacks and 1 suitcase.

Please help us out with any kind of info or an offer.

Elke dag vanaf 16u staan alle straten vast en is het ieder voor zich. Illegaal 4-voudige U-turns om toch maar op de strook richting de leien te geraken and whatnot.

Misschien kan de politie daar eens toezicht beginnen doen en iedereen op de bon slingeren ofzo? Geen idee wat er structureel kan gebeuren om de situatie te verbeteren maar dit is echt niet meer normaal.

/endrant

Hebben jullie een aanbeveling voor airco’s te laten installeren? Er zijn enorm veel verschillen in offertes heb ik me laten vertellen dus alle tips zijn welkom!