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

Brussels, 18 October, (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – Belgium is facing renewed pressure from European Union partners over Belgium Russian assets negotiations, as EU leaders seek additional financial assistance for Ukraine following the European Council summit on 15–16 October. … Read more

Brussels, 18 October, (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has requested an additional €70 billion in European financial and military assistance for 2027, placing the Zelenskyy EU funding request at the centre of discussions following the … Read more

Brussels, 18 October, (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – The EU budget crisis has intensified after European Union leaders concluded a two-day summit in Brussels without reaching an agreement on the bloc’s proposed €1.62 trillion long-term spending framework. Disagreements over … Read more

Brussels, 18 October, (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – Brussels police clashes erupted on Saturday, 17 October, as hundreds of demonstrators confronted security forces near Brussels-Midi railway station. Officers deployed tear gas and water cannon after protesters erected barricades and … 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

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

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

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