The EU has strongly hit back at claims that efforts to tackle cancer in Europe is “in jeopardy” due to possible budget cuts.

The claim was made by the European Cancer Organisation, a not-for-profit federation of 41 Member Societies working … Read more

A packed programme for MEPs in Strasbourg has been opened by European Parliament president Roberta Metsola.

The centre right Maltese MEP official opened the 19-22 October plenary session in the French city on Monday.

She updated MEPs on progress with … Read more

Taking a bite of the “Big Apple” has never been more appetising than at Manhattn’s.

For the uninitiated, Manhattn’s is a very popular burger joint in Belgium, named after New York, nicknamed Big Apple.

From relatively humble roots, this particular … Read more

Emmanuel Macron needed one sentence on Sunday night to move the cause of France’s riots some 5,000 kilometres east. Protesters were angry about living costs and fuel, he told the nation, and both flowed from a war in the Persian … Read more

Brussels, 2o October, (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – The Brussels police transport unit has reported 110 arrests since January 2026, as authorities intensify operations against drug trafficking, fugitives and criminal activity across the Belgian capital’s public transport network.

The … Read more

Brussels, 2o October, (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – Thailand has issued an official travel advisory urging its citizens to exercise caution when visiting Belgium following demonstrations and civil unrest across several European countries. The Thailand travel warning, announced on … Read more

Brussels, 2o October, (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – The Belgian military union ACMP-CGPM has backed Defence Minister Theo Francken’s proposal to establish a specialised police-military security force, supporting plans to strengthen Belgium’s response to violent unrest, organised crime and … Read more

Brussels, 2o October, (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – A Global Oil Price Rally pushed Brent crude to a five-month high on Tuesday as escalating tensions in the Middle East raised concerns about international energy supplies, shipping security and inflation. … Read more

Strasbourg, 2o October, (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – The European Union has announced a sweeping new Arctic security strategy designed to strengthen European defence preparedness, protect vital infrastructure and deepen cooperation with northern allies amid growing geopolitical tensions.

The … Read more

Oslo, Norway, 2o October, (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is pursuing renewed diplomatic engagement with US special envoy Steve Witkoff as Zelenskyy US envoy talks focus on efforts to end Russia’s war, strengthen Ukraine’s security … Read more

Brussels, 2o October, (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – Europe cost of living protests have drawn attention to mounting financial pressures across the continent, as demonstrations in Belgium, France, Italy and Portugal highlight concerns about expensive housing, household energy bills, … Read more

Brussels, 2o October, (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – Ryanair has announced significant reductions to its Belgian flight network, with 20 routes and approximately 1.1 million passenger seats being removed from its winter 2026–27 schedule. The decision affecting Ryanair Belgian … Read more

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) October 20, 2026 – The European Parliament is currently reviewing a revised legislative package concerning automotive emission standards, which includes provisions allowing manufacturers to balance emissions performance over a multi-year period alongside lowered reduction … Read more

Geel (The Brussels Morning Newspaper) – October 20, 2026 – Residents in Bel, a hamlet located in the Belgian municipality of Geel, have initiated public demonstrations against municipal plans to redevelop the main street, citing concerns regarding property loss, reduced … Read more

Jakarta (Brussels Morning Newspaper) October 20, 2026 – The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies has deployed a Disaster Relief Emergency Fund operation to deliver humanitarian assistance across Indonesia following severe and protracted drought conditions … Read more

Charleroi (The Brussels Morning Newspaper) – October 20, 2026 – The East Allegheny High School varsity football team secured a 26–24 conference victory over Charleroi Area High School. The narrow win improved East Allegheny’s season record to 3–5 overall. Following … Read more

Bruges (The Brussels Morning Newspaper) October 20, 2026 – Belgian Champions League contenders Club Brugge KV are scheduled to host French side RC Lens at the Jan Breydel Stadium on Wednesday evening, 21 October 2026. Club Brugge enter matchday three … Read more

Antwerp (The Brussels Morning Newspaper) – October 9, 2026 – The Port of Antwerp-Bruges closed the annual trading period with stable container performance, recording throughput of 13.63 million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) despite severe geopolitical disruptions, industrial strike actions, and … Read more

Anderlecht (The Brussels Morning Newspaper) – October 20, 2026 – Ipswich Town’s Under-21 squad is set to commence its inaugural campaign in the Premier League International Cup tonight by hosting RSCA Futures, the youth development squad of Belgian side RSC … Read more

Brussels, 19 October, (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – Brussels Mayor Philippe Close has rejected a proposal to establish a joint police-military security unit, intensifying political disagreements over how Belgium should respond to violent unrest and public safety concerns. The … Read more