Brussels, Belgium, 22 October, (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – The Belgian federal government is considering the future of its Belgium BNP Paribas stake, valued at approximately €5.4 billion, amid discussions about reducing state ownership of financial institutions. The … Read more

Brussels, 22 October, (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – Brussels riot fears have prompted retailers in the Belgian capital to board up shop windows and strengthen security following violent demonstrations, looting and vandalism. Several businesses along Rue Neuve, one of … Read more

Brussels, 22 October, (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – The Brussels scooter ban has been introduced across 19 drug-trafficking hotspots as regional authorities intensify efforts to tackle shootings, organised crime and public disorder. Brussels Minister-President Boris Dilliès signed the new … Read more

Brussels, 22 October, (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – Prime Minister Bart De Wever faces mounting political pressure as Belgium’s governing coalition struggles to agree on a €10 billion fiscal adjustment programme. The Belgian budget deadlock has delayed key financial … Read more

Brussels, 22 October, (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – Police searches at European Parliament offices in Brussels and Strasbourg have brought renewed attention to an investigation into suspected misuse of European Union funds. The EU Parliament raids concern financial activities … Read more

2026 saw Asian politics dominated by young and Gen Z voters. Nepal held its first election – since protests sparked by Gen Z anger forced out the previous Prime Minister – seeing Belendra Shah becoming PM and the world’s youngest … Read more

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) October 21, 2026 – European Union leaders have collectively pledged to sustain and expand military, financial, and diplomatic support for Ukraine during a summit meeting in Brussels. The reaffirmation of European commitment follows publicly … Read more

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) October 21, 2026 – The European Commission has opened formal proceedings to assess whether Booking.com may have breached the Digital Services Act (DSA) by failing to diligently assess and effectively mitigate risks related to … Read more

It may be thousands of kilometres away but a Belgian animal park is doing its bit to protect the rainforest.

Pairi Daiza,near Mons, is helping to preserve 50 hectares (124 acres) of rainforest in one of the world’s most biodiverse … Read more

Emirates has officially unveiled its interactive stand at the 8th edition of AccessAbilities Expo – the region’s leading event for accessibility & inclusive innovation, taking place at Dubai World Trade Centre.

The exhibition was officially opened by HH Sheikh Ahmed … Read more

The body representing Europe’s peripheral regions has voiced some concerns at draft plans for the EU’s long term budget.

The Irish Presidency’s revised negotiating box for the 2028-2034 Multiannual Financial Framework proposes a total budget of € 1.622 trillion.

This, … Read more

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

Doha, 21 October, (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – French President Emmanuel Macron has sharply criticised US President Donald Trump over his claims about violent protests in France, accusing foreign political leaders of spreading misleading information and exploiting the country’s … Read more

St Petersburg, Russia, 21 October, (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – Russian President Vladimir Putin has agreed in principle to restart trilateral negotiations involving Russia, Ukraine and the United States after 10 November, raising hopes of renewed diplomatic efforts to … Read more

Brussels, 21 October, (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – The European Commission has launched a formal Booking.com investigation over concerns that the online travel platform may have failed to protect customers adequately from fraudulent accommodation listings, phishing scams and potentially … Read more

Anderlecht (The Brussels Morning Newspaper) October 21, 2026 – Ipswich Town Under-21s suffered a 1–0 defeat against RSCA Anderlecht in their opening fixture of the Premier League International Cup at Portman Road on Tuesday evening. First-team defenders Cédric Kipré and … Read more

Halle (The Brussels Morning Newspaper) – October 21, 2026 – French actor Olivier Martinez abruptly exited a Los Angeles courtroom during closed-door proceedings regarding a temporary restraining order and custody petition involving his 13-year-old son, Maceo. The court hearing followed … Read more

GHENT (The Brussels Morning Newspaper) October 21, 2026 – Ghent has recorded a shift in public dietary habits, with 83 per cent of residents identifying as flexitarians compared to 13 per cent twelve years ago. The transition follows a long-term … Read more

Genk (The Brussels Morning Newspaper) October 21, 2026 – Public safety agencies in Belgium have witnessed the live operational demonstration of the newly launched DJI Dock 4 during the tenth anniversary of the nation’s UAS State Operator training programme at … Read more