Brussels, 18 October, (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – Brussels migration tensions intensified during the European Council summit on 15–16 October, as EU leaders clashed over immigration policies, border security and Spain’s plans to regularise approximately 600,000 undocumented migrants. Denmark… 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, 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, October 16, 2026
At the EU Summit Europe Steps Up Pressure on Russia, Accelerates Ukraine’s EU Bid Amid Energy and Migration Crises also.

European Union leaders have pledged stronger support for Ukraine, accelerated progress towards EU membership and coordinated … 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

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) October 17, 2026 – Croatia secured crucial changes to European Council conclusions on Montenegro’s European Union accession process, successfully removing proposed deadlines for closing negotiating chapters while issuing a strict list of eight bilateral … Read more

Ghent (The Brussels Morning Newspaper) – October 17, 2026 – As seasonal shifts bring shorter days and lower sun angles across the Northern Hemisphere, individuals approaching later stages of life report a heightened awareness of environmental light changes. Psychological and … Read more

Geel (The Brussels Morning Newspaper) October 17, 2026 – The municipal authority of Balen has publicly expressed regret over a lack of prior consultation following the decision by Flemish Minister for Animal Welfare Ben Weyts to close sixteen animal enclosures … Read more

Bruges (The Brussels Morning Newspaper) – October 17, 2026 – Major works by the renowned late 19th-century Irish Impressionist painter Walter Frederick Osborne RHA, including historic depictions of Dublin Zoo and a Flemish market scene in Bruges, are featured as … 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