Sarhan Basem
Record 30% rise in drug violence: Deurne explosion and Antwerp’s growing crisis
Antwerp (Brussels Morning Newspaper): Last night, an explosion in Deurne damaged a home, possibly linked to drug violence,…
Mechelen’s 25-organization coalition drives renewable heating for fossil-free future
Mechelen (Brussels Morning Newspaper): Mechelen aims to be fossil-free by 2050, collaborating with 25 organizations, including Aquafin and…
Kato Herbots from Genk wins the OVAM Ecodesign Award 2023 for innovative solar project
Genk (Brussels Morning Newspaper): Kato Herbots, 23, from Sint-Truiden, won the OVAM Ecodesign Award for Students 2023 for…
Tessenderlo group restructures: 300 jobs at risk in Vilvoorde Gelatin factory
Vilvoorde (Brussels Morning Newspaper): The Tessenderlo Group plans to restructure its gelatin factories in Vilvoorde and Treforest due…
European Central Bank calls for urgency on digital Euro project
Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The European Central Bank is demanding urgent action on creating a digital euro,…
Bruges trains staff for kindness: 3,000 dementia patients supported by Alderman Marchal
Bruges (Brussels Morning Newspaper): Bruges, aiming to be dementia-friendly, created training videos for hospitality staff, emphasizing respectful interactions.…
EU and Greece collaborate on green energy initiatives
Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Agreement signed between Greece, the European Investment Bank and the Commission on a…
Jinnih Beels transitions from Antwerp alderman to provincial councillor amid political changes
Antwerp (Brussels Morning Newspaper): Jinnih Beels, former alderman for Education in Antwerp, has stepped away from city politics…
Brussels metro lines 1 and 5 were stopped by false bomb threats, service resumed
Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper): Metro lines 1 and 5 in Brussels were temporarily stopped due to bomb threats…
Ypres Hospital innovates with drone delivery, transporting blood samples in 14 minutes
Ypres (Brussels Morning Newspaper): The Jan Yperman Hospital in Ypres uses drones for blood sample delivery, reducing transport…
Bruges historic building sale: Mayor De Fauw’s plans and N-VA concerns
Bruges (Brussels Morning Newspaper): The historic building, built in 1861, was sold for restoration under Mayor De Fauw.…
EU anti-fraud office disrupts illegal refrigerant gas trade
Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The European Anti-Fraud Office conducted Joint Customs Operation KHIONE strived to disrupt the…
Germany warns civilians to prepare for World War Three
Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Tensions are increasing in Europe with Germany now warning its civilians that they…
Optima Bank’s Jeroen Piqueur faces court in Ghent over €115 million bankruptcy scandal
Ghent (Brussels Morning Newspaper): Optima Bank, declared bankrupt in June 2016 with debts of €115 million, faces legal…
Revitalizing Leuven: Ertzberg’s 2025 transformation of grain silos into 200 apartments
Leuven (Brussels Morning Newspaper): In 2025, Ertzberg will renovate Leuven's grain silos into a mixed-use space with 200…