Sarhan Basem
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…
Brussels LEZ Expansion Sparks Political Debate and Delays
Brussels (The Brussels Morning Newspaper): Brussels plans to ban over 600,000 old cars by 2025 to reduce pollution,…
Belgium’s Prison Overcrowding Crisis: Extended Leave Measures
Belgium (The Brussels Morning Newspaper): Belgium is letting more prisoners near release get extended leave to handle overcrowding.…
Belgium’s Troubling Care Crisis for French Disabled
Belgium (The Brussels Morning Newspaper): Since 2015, a French Court report highlights severe mistreatment in over 60 Belgian…
Belgium’s Rising Drug Driving Offenses and New Detection Methods
Belgium (The Brussels Morning Newspaper): Belgium's drug-related driving offenses surged from 2,300 in 2014 to 12,600 last year.…
Lommel’s Parelstrand Park: Groep Oostappen Faces Permit Crisis
Lommel (The Brussels Morning Newspaper): Groep Oostappen runs Parelstrand holiday park in Lommel, Belgium. They were declared in…
Halle’s Clay championships: Mattias Brants’ accessibility initiative
Halle (The Brussels Morning Newspaper): Halle is celebrating the World Championships on Clay, promoting accessibility for individuals with…
Rising Use of Sleep Aids Among Young People
Belgium (The Brussels Morning Newspaper): Over 16% of young people in Belgium use sleep aids, with stress as…