Sarhan Basem
Parties Propose Improvements for Antwerp’s Public Transport
Antwerp (Brussels Morning) - N-VA aims to improve tram and bus services in Antwerp by investing in tram…
Belgium’s Persistent Challenge: Overcrowded Prisons and Suicides
Brussels (Brussels Morning) - Belgium ranks among Europe's top ten most overcrowded prisons, with brutal conditions criticized by…
VUB Student Restaurant Vandalized with Pro-Palestinian Slogans
Brussels (Brussels Morning) - Pro-Palestinian slogans were vandalized on VUB student restaurant walls. Vrije Universiteit Brussel filed a…
Man Attacks Car Inspectors, Faces Charges in Hesselt
Hesselt (Brussels Morning) - A man in his thirties attacked car inspection facility employees after his vehicle failed…
Ghent University Seeks Mandatory Eviction of Activists
Ghent (Brussels Morning) - A bailiff found 50 students occupying the UFO building for a month. Ghent University…
Brussels Committees Demand Urgent Reforms to Combat Rising Insecurity and Poverty
Brussels (Brussels Morning) - In August 2023, over 50 Committees representing 30,000 Brussels residents highlighted rising insecurity and…
Belgium Implements Financial Incentives to Tackle GP Shortage
Brussels (Brussels Morning) - The Belgian government plans to offer financial incentives to trainee General Practitioners who choose…
New Guidelines: Festivals Mandated to Display Prices in Euros
Brussels (Brussels Morning) - Starting next summer, festival organizers must display prices in euros for drinks and food,…
Environmental Groups Challenge Belgium’s Pesticide Authorizations
Brussels (Brussels Morning) - Three environmental NGOs are suing Belgium for illegally authorizing the use of "highly toxic"…
Brussels Ring Road Tragedy: Truck Overturn Causes Traffic Chaos
Brussels (Brussels Morning) - The accident on the Brussels ring road involved a truck carrying grain that overturned, …
Mechelen’s Safety Measures: Cycling Bans, Fines and Support
Mechelen (Brussels Morning) - Mechelen bans cyclists and scooter users on Bruul for safety. 128 violators fined 58…
Aalst Care Center Faces Safety Suspension
Aalst (Brussels Morning) - The Malting House faces challenges with medication safety and staff-resident communication. Inspectors monitor progress…
Genk: Drone Innovations Enhancing Safety and Efficiency
Genk (Brussels Morning) - Police in Genk and Bree use drones for events and traffic monitoring. Fire brigade…
Antwerp School Implements Phone Lockers
Antwerp (Brussels Morning) - Phones stored in secure lockers with magnetic releases at school to prevent conflicts. Students…
Early Retirement Trends on the Rise in Belgium
Brussels (Brussels Morning) - Belgium's retirement age is 65, but many retire earlier, with 41.6% leaving before 65.…