Sarhan Basem
Julie Taton’s Candidacy Rejected Amid Residency Controversy
Belgium (The Brussels Morning Newspaper): Julie Taton, a Federal MP, wanted to run in local elections in Mons…
Police Investigate Gunshots at Café on Brogniez
Brussels (The Brussels Morning Newspaper): Police responded to gunshots at a café on Rue Brogniez, finding a man…
EU Parliament reveals new interparliamentary delegation
Brussels (The Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The political groups and non-attached Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) in…
Molenbeek street sweepers end strike after failed talks with Mayor
Sint-Jans-Molenbeek (The Brussels Morning Newspaper): Street cleaners in Sint-Jans-Molenbeek ended their strike on September 19 after failed negotiations…
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…