Belgium: Opening of a new prison in Antwerp

Sep 2, 2026

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Minister of Public Modernisation Vanessa Matz; Minister of Justice Annelies Verlinden, Geert De Poorter, President FOD Justice and Antwerp province governor Cathy Berx pictured during the official opening of the new de Kade jail in Antwerp, Wednesday 2 September 2026. The prison will have capacity for 440 inmates. It will be divided into one wing for 330 men, one wing for 66 women and one wing comprising a medical centre and a care unit for 44 people. Each wing will consist of living units for 22 inmates. DIRKxWAEM 185048499
Minister of Public Modernisation Vanessa Matz pictured during the official opening of the new de Kade jail in Antwerp, Wednesday 2 September 2026. The prison will have capacity for 440 inmates. It will be divided into one wing for 330 men, one wing for 66 women and one wing comprising a medical centre and a care unit for 44 people. Each wing will consist of living units for 22 inmates. DIRKxWAEM 185048248
Minister of Justice Annelies Verlinden pictured during the official opening of the new de Kade jail in Antwerp, Wednesday 2 September 2026. The prison will have capacity for 440 inmates. It will be divided into one wing for 330 men, one wing for 66 women and one wing comprising a medical centre and a care unit for 44 people. Each wing will consist of living units for 22 inmates. DIRKxWAEM 185048238
Illustration picture taken during the official opening of the new de Kade jail in Antwerp, Wednesday 2 September 2026. The prison will have capacity for 440 inmates. It will be divided into one wing for 330 men, one wing for 66 women and one wing comprising a medical centre and a care unit for 44 people. Each wing will consist of living units for 22 inmates. DIRKxWAEM 185048491
Minister of Justice Annelies Verlinden attends the official opening of the new de Kade jail in Antwerp, Wednesday 2 September 2026. The prison will have capacity for 440 inmates. It will be divided into one wing for 330 men, one wing for 66 women and one wing comprising a medical centre and a care unit for 44 people. Each wing will consist of living units for 22 inmates. DIRKxWAEM 185049611
Opening Of The New Prison In Antwerp ANTWERPEN, BELGIUM - SEPTEMBER 02: The official opening of the new de Kade prison in Antwerp, The new prison in Antwerp has been designed in line with current prison policy, with the aim of ensuring that life inside is as close as possible to the normality of the outside world. It has a capacity of 440 inmates and comprises various buildings linked by courtyards and streets on a human scale..on September 02, 2026 in Antwerpen, Belgium, 02 09 2026 Antwerpen Belgium Copyright: xBertxVanxDenxBrouckex
Opening Of The New Prison In Antwerp ANTWERPEN, BELGIUM - SEPTEMBER 02: The official opening of the new de Kade prison in Antwerp, The new prison in Antwerp has been designed in line with current prison policy, with the aim of ensuring that life inside is as close as possible to the normality of the outside world. It has a capacity of 440 inmates and comprises various buildings linked by courtyards and streets on a human scale..on September 02, 2026 in Antwerpen, Belgium, 02 09 2026 Antwerpen Belgium Copyright: xBertxVanxDenxBrouckex
Opening Of The New Prison In Antwerp ANTWERPEN, BELGIUM - SEPTEMBER 02: The official opening of the new de Kade prison in Antwerp, The new prison in Antwerp has been designed in line with current prison policy, with the aim of ensuring that life inside is as close as possible to the normality of the outside world. It has a capacity of 440 inmates and comprises various buildings linked by courtyards and streets on a human scale..on September 02, 2026 in Antwerpen, Belgium, 02 09 2026 Antwerpen Belgium Copyright: xBertxVanxDenxBrouckex
Opening Of The New Prison In Antwerp ANTWERPEN, BELGIUM - SEPTEMBER 02: The official opening of the new de Kade prison in Antwerp, The new prison in Antwerp has been designed in line with current prison policy, with the aim of ensuring that life inside is as close as possible to the normality of the outside world. It has a capacity of 440 inmates and comprises various buildings linked by courtyards and streets on a human scale..on September 02, 2026 in Antwerpen, Belgium, 02 09 2026 Antwerpen Belgium Copyright: xBertxVanxDenxBrouckex
Opening Of The New Prison In Antwerp ANTWERPEN, BELGIUM - SEPTEMBER 02: Annelies Verlinden (cd&v) Minister of Justice is present at the official opening of the new de Kade prison in Antwerp, The new prison in Antwerp has been designed in line with current prison policy, with the aim of ensuring that life inside is as close as possible to the normality of the outside world. It has a capacity of 440 inmates and comprises various buildings linked by courtyards and streets on a human scale..on September 02, 2026 in Antwerpen, Belgium, 02 09 2026 Antwerpen Belgium Copyright: xBertxVanxDenxBrouckex
Illustration picture taken during the official opening of the new de Kade jail in Antwerp, Wednesday 2 September 2026. The prison will have capacity for 440 inmates. It will be divided into one wing for 330 men, one wing for 66 women and one wing comprising a medical centre and a care unit for 44 people. Each wing will consist of living units for 22 inmates. DIRKxWAEM 185045073
Opening Of The New Prison In Antwerp ANTWERPEN, BELGIUM - SEPTEMBER 02: Vanessa Matz (Les Engagés) Minister of Government of Buildings is present at the official opening of the new de Kade prison in Antwerp, The new prison in Antwerp has been designed in line with current prison policy, with the aim of ensuring that life inside is as close as possible to the normality of the outside world. It has a capacity of 440 inmates and comprises various buildings linked by courtyards and streets on a human scale..on September 02, 2026 in Antwerpen, Belgium, 02 09 2026 Antwerpen Belgium Copyright: xBertxVanxDenxBrouckex
Opening Of The New Prison In Antwerp ANTWERPEN, BELGIUM - SEPTEMBER 02: An Jannsens director of the Antwerp Prison is present at the official opening of the new de Kade prison in Antwerp, The new prison in Antwerp has been designed in line with current prison policy, with the aim of ensuring that life inside is as close as possible to the normality of the outside world. It has a capacity of 440 inmates and comprises various buildings linked by courtyards and streets on a human scale..on September 02, 2026 in Antwerpen, Belgium, 02 09 2026 Antwerpen Belgium Copyright: xBertxVanxDenxBrouckex
Opening Of The New Prison In Antwerp ANTWERPEN, BELGIUM - SEPTEMBER 02: Vanessa Matz (Les Engagés) Minister of Government of Buildings and Annelies Verlinden (cd&v) Minister of Justice are present at the official opening of the new de Kade prison in Antwerp, The new prison in Antwerp has been designed in line with current prison policy, with the aim of ensuring that life inside is as close as possible to the normality of the outside world. It has a capacity of 440 inmates and comprises various buildings linked by courtyards and streets on a human scale..on September 02, 2026 in Antwerpen, Belgium, 02 09 2026 Antwerpen Belgium Copyright: xBertxVanxDenxBrouckex
Opening Of The New Prison In Antwerp ANTWERPEN, BELGIUM - SEPTEMBER 02: Vanessa Matz (Les Engagés) Minister of Government of Buildings and Annelies Verlinden (cd&v) Minister of Justice are present at the official opening of the new de Kade prison in Antwerp, The new prison in Antwerp has been designed in line with current prison policy, with the aim of ensuring that life inside is as close as possible to the normality of the outside world. It has a capacity of 440 inmates and comprises various buildings linked by courtyards and streets on a human scale..on September 02, 2026 in Antwerpen, Belgium, 02 09 2026 Antwerpen Belgium Copyright: xBertxVanxDenxBrouckex
Illustration picture taken during the official opening of the new de Kade jail in Antwerp, Wednesday 2 September 2026. The prison will have capacity for 440 inmates. It will be divided into one wing for 330 men, one wing for 66 women and one wing comprising a medical centre and a care unit for 44 people. Each wing will consist of living units for 22 inmates. DIRKxWAEM 185043180
Illustration picture taken during the official opening of the new de Kade jail in Antwerp, Wednesday 2 September 2026. The prison will have capacity for 440 inmates. It will be divided into one wing for 330 men, one wing for 66 women and one wing comprising a medical centre and a care unit for 44 people. Each wing will consist of living units for 22 inmates. DIRKxWAEM 185043243
Illustration picture taken during the official opening of the new de Kade jail in Antwerp, Wednesday 2 September 2026. The prison will have capacity for 440 inmates. It will be divided into one wing for 330 men, one wing for 66 women and one wing comprising a medical centre and a care unit for 44 people. Each wing will consist of living units for 22 inmates. DIRKxWAEM 185043230
Opening Of The New Prison In Antwerp ANTWERPEN, BELGIUM - SEPTEMBER 02: Vanessa Matz (Les Engagés) Minister of Government of Buildings and Annelies Verlinden (cd&v) Minister of Justice are present at the official opening of the new de Kade prison in Antwerp, The new prison in Antwerp has been designed in line with current prison policy, with the aim of ensuring that life inside is as close as possible to the normality of the outside world. It has a capacity of 440 inmates and comprises various buildings linked by courtyards and streets on a human scale..on September 02, 2026 in Antwerpen, Belgium, 02 09 2026 Antwerpen Belgium Copyright: xBertxVanxDenxBrouckex
Opening Of The New Prison In Antwerp ANTWERPEN, BELGIUM - SEPTEMBER 02: Vanessa Matz (Les Engagés) Minister of Government of Buildings and Annelies Verlinden (cd&v) Minister of Justice are present at the official opening of the new de Kade prison in Antwerp, The new prison in Antwerp has been designed in line with current prison policy, with the aim of ensuring that life inside is as close as possible to the normality of the outside world. It has a capacity of 440 inmates and comprises various buildings linked by courtyards and streets on a human scale..on September 02, 2026 in Antwerpen, Belgium, 02 09 2026 Antwerpen Belgium Copyright: xBertxVanxDenxBrouckex
Opening Of The New Prison In Antwerp ANTWERPEN, BELGIUM - SEPTEMBER 02: Annelies Verlinden (cd&v) Minister of Justice is present at the official opening of the new de Kade prison in Antwerp, The new prison in Antwerp has been designed in line with current prison policy, with the aim of ensuring that life inside is as close as possible to the normality of the outside world. It has a capacity of 440 inmates and comprises various buildings linked by courtyards and streets on a human scale..on September 02, 2026 in Antwerpen, Belgium, 02 09 2026 Antwerpen Belgium Copyright: xBertxVanxDenxBrouckex
Opening Of The New Prison In Antwerp ANTWERPEN, BELGIUM - SEPTEMBER 02: Annelies Verlinden (cd&v) Minister of Justice is present at the official opening of the new de Kade prison in Antwerp, The new prison in Antwerp has been designed in line with current prison policy, with the aim of ensuring that life inside is as close as possible to the normality of the outside world. It has a capacity of 440 inmates and comprises various buildings linked by courtyards and streets on a human scale..on September 02, 2026 in Antwerpen, Belgium, 02 09 2026 Antwerpen Belgium Copyright: xBertxVanxDenxBrouckex
Opening Of The New Prison In Antwerp ANTWERPEN, BELGIUM - SEPTEMBER 02: Vanessa Matz (Les Engagés) Minister of Government of Buildings and An Janssens.director of the prison are present at the official opening of the new de Kade prison in Antwerp, The new prison in Antwerp has been designed in line with current prison policy, with the aim of ensuring that life inside is as close as possible to the normality of the outside world. It has a capacity of 440 inmates and comprises various buildings linked by courtyards and streets on a human scale..on September 02, 2026 in Antwerpen, Belgium, 02 09 2026 Antwerpen Belgium Copyright: xBertxVanxDenxBrouckex
Opening Of The New Prison In Antwerp ANTWERPEN, BELGIUM - SEPTEMBER 02: Vanessa Matz (Les Engagés) Minister of Government of Buildings and Annelies Verlinden (cd&v) Minister of Justice are present at the official opening of the new de Kade prison in Antwerp, The new prison in Antwerp has been designed in line with current prison policy, with the aim of ensuring that life inside is as close as possible to the normality of the outside world. It has a capacity of 440 inmates and comprises various buildings linked by courtyards and streets on a human scale..on September 02, 2026 in Antwerpen, Belgium, 02 09 2026 Antwerpen Belgium Copyright: xBertxVanxDenxBrouckex
Opening Of The New Prison In Antwerp ANTWERPEN, BELGIUM - SEPTEMBER 02: Vanessa Matz (Les Engagés) Minister of Government of Buildings and Annelies Verlinden (cd&v) Minister of Justice are present at the official opening of the new de Kade prison in Antwerp, The new prison in Antwerp has been designed in line with current prison policy, with the aim of ensuring that life inside is as close as possible to the normality of the outside world. It has a capacity of 440 inmates and comprises various buildings linked by courtyards and streets on a human scale..on September 02, 2026 in Antwerpen, Belgium, 02 09 2026 Antwerpen Belgium Copyright: xBertxVanxDenxBrouckex
Opening Of The New Prison In Antwerp ANTWERPEN, BELGIUM - SEPTEMBER 02: Vanessa Matz (Les Engagés) Minister of Government of Buildings and Annelies Verlinden (cd&v) Minister of Justice are present at the official opening of the new de Kade prison in Antwerp, The new prison in Antwerp has been designed in line with current prison policy, with the aim of ensuring that life inside is as close as possible to the normality of the outside world. It has a capacity of 440 inmates and comprises various buildings linked by courtyards and streets on a human scale..on September 02, 2026 in Antwerpen, Belgium, 02 09 2026 Antwerpen Belgium Copyright: xBertxVanxDenxBrouckex
Opening Of The New Prison In Antwerp ANTWERPEN, BELGIUM - SEPTEMBER 02: Vanessa Matz (Les Engagés) Minister of Government of Buildings and Annelies Verlinden (cd&v) Minister of Justice are present at the official opening of the new de Kade prison in Antwerp, The new prison in Antwerp has been designed in line with current prison policy, with the aim of ensuring that life inside is as close as possible to the normality of the outside world. It has a capacity of 440 inmates and comprises various buildings linked by courtyards and streets on a human scale..on September 02, 2026 in Antwerpen, Belgium, 02 09 2026 Antwerpen Belgium Copyright: xBertxVanxDenxBrouckex
Opening Of The New Prison In Antwerp ANTWERPEN, BELGIUM - SEPTEMBER 02: Vanessa Matz (Les Engagés) Minister of Government of Buildings and Annelies Verlinden (cd&v) Minister of Justice are present at the official opening of the new de Kade prison in Antwerp, The new prison in Antwerp has been designed in line with current prison policy, with the aim of ensuring that life inside is as close as possible to the normality of the outside world. It has a capacity of 440 inmates and comprises various buildings linked by courtyards and streets on a human scale..on September 02, 2026 in Antwerpen, Belgium, 02 09 2026 Antwerpen Belgium Copyright: xBertxVanxDenxBrouckex
the official opening of the new de Kade jail in Antwerp, Wednesday 2 September 2026. The prison will have capacity for 440 inmates. It will be divided into one wing for 330 men, one wing for 66 women and one wing comprising a medical centre and a care unit for 44 people. Each wing will consist of living units for 22 inmates. DIRKxWAEM 185032414
the official opening of the new de Kade jail in Antwerp, Wednesday 2 September 2026. The prison will have capacity for 440 inmates. It will be divided into one wing for 330 men, one wing for 66 women and one wing comprising a medical centre and a care unit for 44 people. Each wing will consist of living units for 22 inmates. DIRKxWAEM 185032409
the official opening of the new de Kade jail in Antwerp, Wednesday 2 September 2026. The prison will have capacity for 440 inmates. It will be divided into one wing for 330 men, one wing for 66 women and one wing comprising a medical centre and a care unit for 44 people. Each wing will consist of living units for 22 inmates. DIRKxWAEM 185032394
the official opening of the new de Kade jail in Antwerp, Wednesday 2 September 2026. The prison will have capacity for 440 inmates. It will be divided into one wing for 330 men, one wing for 66 women and one wing comprising a medical centre and a care unit for 44 people. Each wing will consist of living units for 22 inmates. DIRKxWAEM 185032387
the official opening of the new de Kade jail in Antwerp, Wednesday 2 September 2026. The prison will have capacity for 440 inmates. It will be divided into one wing for 330 men, one wing for 66 women and one wing comprising a medical centre and a care unit for 44 people. Each wing will consist of living units for 22 inmates. DIRKxWAEM 185032343

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