Sarhan Basem
Hasselt activists rally against PFAS pollution from Tenneco
Hasselt (The Brussels Morning Newspaper): Environmental groups in Limburg, like Greenpeace and Grandparents for the Climate, are protesting…
Ghent University introduces vegetable-focused meals at the Coupure campus
Ghent (The Brussels Morning Newspaper): Ghent University is launching a two-year pilot project at the Coupure campus, prioritizing…
Leuven taxi driver caught speeding in Grote Markt, violates Code 01.06
Leuven (The Brussels Morning Newspaper): In Leuven, police stopped a taxi speeding in Grote Markt. The driver, required…
Rise in anxiety and depression rates in Belgium
Belgium (The Brussels Morning Newspaper): A recent survey indicates increased anxiety (19% and depression (17%) rates. To handle…
Brussels Police Arrest Six in Major Arms Trafficking Operation
Brussels (The Brussels Morning Newspaper): Six arrests were made in Brussels for arms trafficking, with over 110 untraceable…
EU to deduct €200 million fine from Hungary’s funds
Brussels (The Brussels Morning Newspaper) - EU moves to deduct €200 million penalty from Hungary's EU funds, as…
Google wins court battle overturning €1.49-billion EU fine
Brussels (The Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Google succeeded in a court challenge against a €1.49-billion fine imposed by…
Belgium’s Coalition Talks Stalled Over Budget Issues
Belgium (The Brussels Morning Newspaper): Political negotiations in Belgium are delayed despite clear election results on June 9.…
Antwerp increases adapted transport budget to €600K, expands services
Antwerp (The Brussels Morning Newspaper): Deputy Kathleen Helsen reported a 43% rise in demand for Antwerp's adapted transport…
Mechelen approves pet burials: New rules by Alderman Vandersmissen
Mechelen (The Brussels Morning Newspaper): In February 2024, Mechelen's government approved pet burials alongside owners. Alderman Alexander Vandersmissen…
Hasselt: AEW, Detec Services, and Vandenbriele merge for sustainability
Hasselt (The Brussels Morning Newspaper): The new sustainability company, formed by AEW, Detec Services, and Vandenbriele, aims to…
Genk’s GO! Freinetschool joins 100 schools to green playgrounds
Genk (The Brussels Morning Newspaper): In Limburg, 100 schools, including GO! Freinetschool in Genk is transforming playgrounds into…
Howest University launches 45 Million euro campus revamp in Bruges
Bruges (The Brussels Morning Newspaper): Howest University is constructing a new campus in Bruges, accommodating 5,200 students by…
MEP Giuseppe Antoci urges EU action on mafia infiltration in economies
Brussels (The Brussels Morning Newspaper) - MEP Giuseppe Antoci highlighted Europol's report on criminal organizations infiltrating economies and…
European Parliament Begins Scrutiny of Von der Leyen’s New College of Commissioners
Brussels (The Brussels Morning Newspaper) - In a pivotal meeting today, European Parliament President Roberta Metsola and Commission…