Brussels, 22 October, (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – Brussels riot fears have prompted retailers in the Belgian capital to board up shop windows and strengthen security following violent demonstrations, looting and vandalism. Several businesses along Rue Neuve, one of … Read more

Brussels, 22 October, (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – The Brussels scooter ban has been introduced across 19 drug-trafficking hotspots as regional authorities intensify efforts to tackle shootings, organised crime and public disorder. Brussels Minister-President Boris Dilliès signed the new … Read more

Brussels, 22 October, (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – Prime Minister Bart De Wever faces mounting political pressure as Belgium’s governing coalition struggles to agree on a €10 billion fiscal adjustment programme. The Belgian budget deadlock has delayed key financial … Read more

Brussels, 22 October, (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – Police searches at European Parliament offices in Brussels and Strasbourg have brought renewed attention to an investigation into suspected misuse of European Union funds. The EU Parliament raids concern financial activities … Read more

Doha, 21 October, (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – French President Emmanuel Macron has sharply criticised US President Donald Trump over his claims about violent protests in France, accusing foreign political leaders of spreading misleading information and exploiting the country’s … Read more

St Petersburg, Russia, 21 October, (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – Russian President Vladimir Putin has agreed in principle to restart trilateral negotiations involving Russia, Ukraine and the United States after 10 November, raising hopes of renewed diplomatic efforts to … Read more

Brussels, 21 October, (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – The European Commission has launched a formal Booking.com investigation over concerns that the online travel platform may have failed to protect customers adequately from fraudulent accommodation listings, phishing scams and potentially … Read more

Genk (The Brussels Morning Newspaper) October 21, 2026 – Public safety agencies in Belgium have witnessed the live operational demonstration of the newly launched DJI Dock 4 during the tenth anniversary of the nation’s UAS State Operator training programme at … Read more

St Petersburg, 21 October, (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – Russian President Vladimir Putin met US special envoy Steve Witkoff in St Petersburg on Wednesday as the Putin US envoy meeting marked another significant diplomatic effort to negotiate an end … 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.

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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

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

Genk (The Brussels Morning Newspaper) – October 19, 2026 – GEN Restaurant Group, Inc. has entered into a binding letter of intent to sell its U.S. restaurant operations to Chubby Group in a transaction valued at $100 million. Under the … Read more

Brussels, 19 October, (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – European stocks fall across major financial markets on Monday as violent protests in France intensify concerns about political stability, government debt and economic growth. French shares led regional losses after a … Read more

Moscow, 19 October, (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – Russian President Vladimir Putin has reportedly proposed a Ukraine peace summit with US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping, opening the possibility of high-level negotiations over the war … Read more

Kyiv, Ukraine, 19 October, (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – Russian missile and drone attacks have again targeted Ukraine’s electricity infrastructure, causing power disruptions across several regions and adding pressure to the country’s energy system ahead of winter. The renewed … Read more

Paris, 19 October, (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – President Emmanuel Macron is facing mounting political pressure after the France riots left public buildings damaged, businesses looted and thousands arrested across the country. The crisis deepened on Monday when Macron … Read more