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€131 Million Housing Funding Crisis Sparks Major Payment Concerns in Brussels

17 October 2026 at 14:59

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 Parliament Approves Major Pay Indexation Freeze and 10% Spending Cuts

17 October 2026 at 14:54

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

Saint-Gilles Murder: Suspect Arrested in Shocking Killing of Mother of Two in Brussels

17 October 2026 at 14:48

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 Midi Clashes: Violent Protests Spark Major Police Response

17 October 2026 at 14:40

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

US President Donald Trump Waives Key Russian Sanctions Amid Deepening Rift

17 October 2026 at 13:51

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

Boluda Towage opens new Antwerp headquarters with advanced crew training simulator

17 October 2026 at 12:47

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

EU Leaders Face Critical Energy Price Dispute in Brussels

17 October 2026 at 09:31

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

Zelensky Seeks €70 Billion in Urgent EU Funding for Ukraine in Brussels

17 October 2026 at 09:24

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

EU Leaders Clash Over Major Budget Deal as Brussels Summit Ends Without Agreement

17 October 2026 at 09:15

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

Trump’s Russia Sanctions Waiver Sparks Serious EU Concerns, Brussels

17 October 2026 at 09:07

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

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