Sarhan Basem
Cheating scandal in Ghent: Attorney General accused of leaking judge exam questions
Ghent (Brussels Morning Newspaper): In January, the High Council of Justice started investigating cheating in a judge exam.…
EU Parliament halts anti-corruption talks under Hungary’s Council Presidency
Strasbourg (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The European Parliament postponed Anti-Corruption Directive trilogues, citing concerns over Hungary's corruption and…
Belgium raises €52.8 million through new government bonds
Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Belgium’s Federal Debt Agency has announced that it collected €52.8 million through the…
Remco Evenepoel faces long recovery after breaking hand, ribs, shoulder blade
Belgium (Brussels Morning Newspaper): Remco Evenepoel, a 24-year-old Belgian Olympic cycling champion, is recovering from serious injuries after…
Belgian cyclist Remco Evenepoel, hospitalized after crash with Bpost Van
Belgium (Brussels Morning Newspaper): Belgian cyclist Remco Evenepoel, 24, had a serious accident while training when a Bpost…
Brussels inspects 450 vehicles: GCEV’s Olivier Van Craenenbroek addresses 30% rule violations
Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper): In 2024, Brussels' GCEV inspected 450 professional vehicles in Oudergem, Laken, Neder-Over-Heembeek, and Woluwe,…
Antwerp Hotel expansion: 75 Hotels, 5,823 Rooms, Didier Boehlen’s concerns rise
Antwerp (Brussels Morning Newspaper): Antwerp now has 75 hotels with 5,823 rooms, up from 65 hotels in 2019.…
Roeselare swears in 39 councillors: Mavor Kris Declercq and Rania Fahi take oath
Roeselare (Brussels Morning Newspaper): Last night on 3rd December, Roeselare's 39 municipal councillors were sworn in, with Mayor…
Didier Reynders, ex-EU justice chief, investigated for money laundering via lottery
Belgium (Brussels Morning Newspaper): Belgian police have raided properties linked to former EU Commissioner Didier Renders over allegations…
Bruges’ De Lijn wins pluim award for disability support amid 25% bus stop Cuts
Bruges (Brussels Morning Newspaper): De Lijn, awarded the Pluim for accessibility efforts, faced criticism for cutting 25% of…
Warehouse fire in Sint-Michiels, Bruges: No injuries reported, cause under investigation
Bruges (Brussels Morning Newspaper): A large fire broke out in a warehouse on Baron De Serretstraat, Sint-Michiels, near…
Flanders addresses 264 unsafe road spots: Minister De Ridder focuses on safety
Flanders (Brussels Morning Newspaper): Flanders has 264 unsafe road spots, with Antwerp having the most at 127. Flemish…
EU Commission backs tougher smoke-free environment measures
Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The European Commission has expressed support for the EU Council's Recommendation on stronger…
Telenet network issues: Thousands affected in Belgium, spokesperson Bart Boone responds
Belgium (Brussels Morning Newspaper): Since 3rd December Tuesday morning, Telenet customers in Belgium have had major network problems,…
Brussels’ food waste sorting increases collection to 21,593 tonnes, aims for 25,000
Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper): Since May 2023, Brussels has required food waste sorting, leading to a 30% increase…