Sarhan Basem
Boat crash in Ghent injures one, raises urgent safety concerns
Ghent (The Brussels Morning Newspaper): On 21 September in Ghent, a boat lost control at Ketelvest, crashing into…
Hasselt transport disruptions: Unions and Frederik Wittock address issues
Hasselt ( The Brussels Morning Newspaper): Unions are active over Limburg's 2025 transport schedule, highlighting service gaps. Frederik…
Ostend celebrates James Ensor: 75 Years of Art and Legacy
Ostend (The Brussels Morning Newspaper): In 2024, Ostend celebrates James Ensor's 75th anniversary with over 100 events and…
Mechelen police seize noisy car, Mayor Somers calls for order
Mechelen (The Brussels Morning Newspaper): Police in Mechelen seized a noisy car driven by a 19-year-old after numerous…
Leuven’s 2024 transplantoux games: 500 athletes, led by Frederik Peters
Leuven (The Brussels Morning Newspaper): The Belgian Transplantoux Games in Leuven (Sept 21-22, 2024) featured 500 athletes, including…
Mechelen’s mARTa: Revitalizing sacred heart church for local arts
Mechelen (The Brussels Morning Newspaper): The socio-cultural center mARTa is transforming the Sacred Heart Church in Mechelen, supported…
Bike-sharing launches in Geraardsbergen: 1,800 rides and 1,500 users
Geraardsbergen (The Brussels Morning Newspaper): A new bike-sharing program in Dender and Flemish Ardennes, launched by Hoppy, has…
Ghent Film Festival Showcases New Voices and Films
Ghent (The Brussels Morning Newspaper): The Ghent Film Festival showcases 95 long and 29 short films, featuring renowned…
Netherlands to receive first 1.3 billion from EU Commission
Brussels (The Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Netherlands to receive 1.3 billion euros from European Commission’s coronavirus recovery fund.…
Antwerp police record 5,385 violations; 81% speeding in safety zones
Antwerp (The Brussels Morning Newspaper): From September 9 to 15, police in Antwerp found 5,385 violations in a…
Bilzen police use drone to enforce bike zone rules, issued 7 fines
Bilzen (The Brussels Morning Newspaper): On 18th September, the police in Bilzen, under Chief Dirk Claes, used a…
Belgium’s Coalition Talks Slow Ahead of Elections
Belgium (The Brussels Morning Newspaper): Negotiations for Belgium's new federal government are slow, with De Wever seeking a…
Mayor’s action: Tienen train station to be repaired in 2025, 18 rooms planned
Tienen (The Brussels Morning Newspaper): Tienen's old train station will start repairs in early 2025 after the mayor…
Mechelen’s €1.6M Cathedral roof restoration led by architect Wim Jacobs
Mechelen (The Brussels Morning Newspaper): Mechelen is restoring St. Rumbold's Cathedral roof for €1.6 million, led by architect…
Tienen and Leuven’s Cycle Highway F24: Deputy Tom Dehaene promoting safety
Tienen (The Brussels Morning Newspaper): Cycle highway F24, connecting Leuven and Tienen, has increased usage. Deputy Tom Dehaene…