BRUSSELS, October 16, 2026
At the EU Summit Europe Steps Up Pressure on Russia, Accelerates Ukraine’s EU Bid Amid Energy and Migration Crises also.

European Union leaders have pledged stronger support for Ukraine, accelerated progress towards EU membership and coordinated … Read more

Brussels, 17 October, (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – A €131 million Brussels housing funding dispute has intensified political tensions in Belgium’s capital, raising concerns about unpaid construction bills and the future of public housing investment. The disagreement centres … Read more

Brussels, 17 October, (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – The Brussels Parliament has approved a freeze on inflation-linked increases to supplementary allowances for members holding special parliamentary responsibilities, as the regional legislature seeks to reduce its operating expenditure. The Brussels … Read more

Brussels, 17 October, (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – Belgian authorities have arrested a 26-year-old man in connection with the violent killing of a mother of two in Saint-Gilles, Brussels. The suspect was detained three days after the woman’s body … Read more

Brussels, 17 October, (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – Brussels Midi clashes erupted on Saturday as hundreds of demonstrators confronted police near the Belgian capital’s main international railway station. Officers deployed tear gas and water cannon after protesters erected barricades … Read more

Washington (Brussels Morning Newspaper) October 17, 2026 – US President Donald Trump issued an executive order on Friday evening waiving major sanctions and tariffs against Russia just two days before they were scheduled to take effect. The executive … Read more

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) October 17, 2026 – Croatia secured crucial changes to European Council conclusions on Montenegro’s European Union accession process, successfully removing proposed deadlines for closing negotiating chapters while issuing a strict list of eight bilateral … Read more

Ghent (The Brussels Morning Newspaper) – October 17, 2026 – As seasonal shifts bring shorter days and lower sun angles across the Northern Hemisphere, individuals approaching later stages of life report a heightened awareness of environmental light changes. Psychological and … Read more

Geel (The Brussels Morning Newspaper) October 17, 2026 – The municipal authority of Balen has publicly expressed regret over a lack of prior consultation following the decision by Flemish Minister for Animal Welfare Ben Weyts to close sixteen animal enclosures … Read more

Bruges (The Brussels Morning Newspaper) – October 17, 2026 – Major works by the renowned late 19th-century Irish Impressionist painter Walter Frederick Osborne RHA, including historic depictions of Dublin Zoo and a Flemish market scene in Bruges, are featured as … Read more

Antwerp (The Brussels Morning Newspaper) October 16, 2026 – Boluda Towage has officially opened its new Belgian headquarters at Noorderplaats in Antwerp, introducing modernized office infrastructure alongside a dedicated tugboat simulator designed to train captains and crew members. The strategic … Read more

Anderlecht (The Brussels Morning Newspaper) – October 17, 2026 – GNK Dinamo Zagreb secured their first victory of the 2026–27 UEFA Europa League league phase following a dramatic 1–0 home triumph over Belgian side RSC Anderlecht at Maksimir Stadium. Forward … Read more

Brussels, 17 October, (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – The EU membership debate has returned to British politics as Prime Minister Andy Burnham prepares for a major summit in Brussels, raising fresh questions about the United Kingdom’s long-term relationship with … Read more

Brussels, 17 October, (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – European Union leaders are intensifying efforts to strengthen Europe’s industrial competitiveness as EU trade defences against unfairly priced Chinese imports become an increasingly important part of the bloc’s economic strategy. The … Read more

Brussels, 17 October, (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – An EU migration dispute exposed divisions among European leaders during the European Council summit in Brussels on 15 and 16 October, as Denmark, Italy and Poland demanded tougher language on irregular … Read more

Brussels, 17 October, (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – The Hormuz oil supply crisis has intensified following a series of attacks on commercial vessels near the Strait of Hormuz, raising concerns over international energy security and rising fuel prices. The … Read more

Brussels, 17 October, (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – The EU energy crisis has placed European leaders under renewed pressure to address high electricity and fuel costs following a Brussels summit that exposed disagreements over carbon pricing, industrial competitiveness and … Read more

Brussels, 17 October, (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has appealed to European Union leaders for an additional €70 billion in financial assistance for 2027, warning that Ukraine’s growing military expenditure threatens its ability to sustain … Read more

Brussels, 17 October, (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – European Union leaders have ended a two-day summit in Brussels without agreeing on the bloc’s next long-term budget, as disagreements over spending priorities, national contributions and financial reforms threaten to delay … Read more

Brussels, 17 October, (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – US President Donald Trump’s decision to waive major new economic penalties targeting Russia has raised questions about transatlantic sanctions policy as European governments continue efforts to support Ukraine. The Russia sanctions … Read more