Brussels, 21 October, (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – Belgian Interior Minister Bernard Quintin has accused far-left activists of encouraging young protesters to engage in violence during recent Brussels riots and disturbances in Liège. Speaking before the Belgian Chamber of … Read more

Brussels, 21 October, (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – The European Union is implementing tougher trade protection measures designed to shield European steel manufacturers from global overcapacity and growing competition from imported products. The EU steel import rules introduce stricter … 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.

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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

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

Brussels, 19 October, (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – Belgium’s federal government is discussing a Belgian police reserve that would receive military training and support civilian officers during violent riots. Defence Minister Theo Francken has proposed the new force following … Read more

Brussels, 18 October, (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – Delhaize online orders have returned to full capacity in Belgium following a major cybersecurity incident that disrupted supermarket operations, delivery services and internal ordering systems. The restoration, confirmed on Saturday, 17 … Read more

Liège, Belgium, 18 October, (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – Liège education protests have intensified concerns about rising tuition fees, school funding and access to education in French-speaking Belgium. Hundreds of students demonstrated in the eastern city earlier this … Read more

Brussels, 18 October, (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – Belgium’s federal government has shelved a proposed €4 billion emergency budget package for 2027, shifting its attention towards a broader agreement to deliver €10 billion in savings by 2029. The decision, … Read more

Brussels, 18 October, (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – The EU energy cost dispute has intensified following a European Council summit in Brussels on 15–16 October, where European leaders disagreed over carbon pricing, electricity bills and measures to protect industries … 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

Kyiv, Ukraine, 15 October, (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has raised serious concerns that Washington’s recent approach towards Moscow could strengthen Russia’s position in the ongoing war. The Zelenskyy US warning comes as tensions deepen … Read more

Brussels, 15 October, (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – Sweden has rejected the latest EU budget proposal, intensifying disagreements among European Union leaders meeting in Brussels over the bloc’s €1.62 trillion spending framework for 2028–2034. Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson … Read more

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 15 October, (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – Saudi Arabia’s military coalition announced on Thursday that it had intercepted and destroyed a cruise missile over the Medina region, home to one of Islam’s holiest cities. The reported … Read more

Peshawar, Pakistan, 15 October, (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – At least 35 people, including dozens of children and a female teacher, have died in a Pakistan school roof collapse in Peshawar, northwestern Pakistan. The disaster struck the privately operated … Read more