Strasbourg, 2o October, (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – The European Union has announced a sweeping new Arctic security strategy designed to strengthen European defence preparedness, protect vital infrastructure and deepen cooperation with northern allies amid growing geopolitical tensions.

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Oslo, Norway, 2o October, (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is pursuing renewed diplomatic engagement with US special envoy Steve Witkoff as Zelenskyy US envoy talks focus on efforts to end Russia’s war, strengthen Ukraine’s security … Read more

Brussels, 2o October, (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – Europe cost of living protests have drawn attention to mounting financial pressures across the continent, as demonstrations in Belgium, France, Italy and Portugal highlight concerns about expensive housing, household energy bills, … Read more

Brussels, 2o October, (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – Ryanair has announced significant reductions to its Belgian flight network, with 20 routes and approximately 1.1 million passenger seats being removed from its winter 2026–27 schedule. The decision affecting Ryanair Belgian … Read more

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) October 20, 2026 – The European Parliament is currently reviewing a revised legislative package concerning automotive emission standards, which includes provisions allowing manufacturers to balance emissions performance over a multi-year period alongside lowered reduction … Read more

Antwerp (The Brussels Morning Newspaper) – October 9, 2026 – The Port of Antwerp-Bruges closed the annual trading period with stable container performance, recording throughput of 13.63 million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) despite severe geopolitical disruptions, industrial strike actions, and … Read more

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