As European leaders gathered in Brussels today for a crucial summit, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is looking to Europe for stronger support as tensions with Donald Trump threaten to weaken the Western front against Russia. With energy security, financial assistance … Read more

A Taiwan civil rights worker has urged the European Parliament to press the EU “not to treat Taiwanese people as citizens of the People’s Republic of China.”

Speaking in Brussels, Lee Ming-che claimed that doing so “would amount to helping … Read more

Think Belgium and things like Manneken Pis, trappist beer and les frites may spring to mind.

There is, of course, also chocolate, probably the most iconic of Belgian products.

One of the country’s finest and best-known chocolate makers is Leonidas … Read more

Ghent (Brussels Morning Newspaper) October 16, 2026 – KAA Gent secured a 1–0 victory over Danish side AGF Aarhus in their opening match of the 2026–27 UEFA Conference League regular season at the Planet Group Arena on Thursday evening. Substitute … Read more

Genk (The Brussels Morning Newspaper) October 16, 2026 – GEN Restaurant Group, Inc. has agreed to sell the restaurant operations of 47 US locations to Chubby Group for $100 million in a binding transaction. Under the agreement, GEN retains full … Read more

Brussels, 16 October, (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – European Union leaders have demanded urgent action to tackle rising EU energy prices following a high-level summit in Brussels on 15–16 October. The European Council called for coordinated measures to protect … Read more

Geel (The Brussels Morning Newspaper) October 16, 2026 – Kempen endurance athlete Nick Peers secured a decisive victory in the men’s long-distance XL Strongman Cross-Duathlon in Geel, finishing over nine minutes ahead of his nearest competitor. In the women’s event, … Read more

McGregor (Brussels Morning Newspaper) October 16, 2026 – Tesla Chief Executive Elon Musk has unveiled a prototype of the long-delayed second-generation Tesla Roadster, demonstrating flying capabilities powered by cold-gas rocket thrusters developed in collaboration with SpaceX. During an … Read more

Kyiv, 16 October, (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – Russian Airstrikes have struck nine Ukrainian regions, damaging residential buildings, disrupting electricity supplies and leaving at least 15 civilians injured, according to Ukrainian officials. The latest attacks come as winter approaches … Read more

Bruges (The Brussels Morning Newspaper) October 16, 2026 – Inter Milan head coach Cristian Chivu has taken full responsibility for his side’s dramatic 4–3 defeat at home against Belgian champions Club Brugge in the UEFA Champions League league phase. The … Read more

Brussels, 16 October, (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – European Union leaders have delivered a strong message of solidarity with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy during a high-level summit in Brussels, as disagreements with US President Donald Trump intensify over Russia … Read more

Antwerp (Brussels Morning Newspaper) October 15, 2026 – German chemical manufacturer Covestro AG has announced plans to restructure its operations at the Port of Antwerp, placing up to 260 jobs at risk. The proposed changes involve reducing local polycarbonate production … Read more

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) October 16, 2026 – The European Commission has unveiled a comprehensive new strategy aimed at strengthening the fight against human trafficking across the European Union, focusing on modern technology, private-sector cooperation, dismantling organized crime, … Read more