Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) October 30, 2026 – The European Commission has initiated a mandatory one-year standstill period on national attempts to enact country-specific social media bans for children. The decision effectively halts individual legislative proposals in member … Read more

Belgium (Brussels Morning Newspaper) October 29, 2026 – A comprehensive audit report released by the Court of Auditors has revealed that the failed i-Police digitalisation initiative cost Belgian taxpayers 139.4 million euros, nearly doubling the initial 76 million … Read more

Brussels, Belgium, 29 October, (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – Brussels electricity demand is facing renewed scrutiny after projections indicated that a major data centre in Neder-Over-Heembeek could consume approximately 3% of the Belgian capital’s annual electricity supply during its … Read more

Brussels, Belgium, 29 October, (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – The Bill Gates Brussels visit brought the Microsoft co-founder to the Belgian capital for meetings with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and senior EU officials, alongside a visit … Read more

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) October 28, 2026 – Nearly 30 per cent of all machinery in Belgian manufacturing plants is currently standing idle, reflecting an ongoing industrial slump described by sector federations as unprecedented. Reduced global demand, elevated … Read more

Johannesburg (Brussels Morning Newspaper) October 28, 2026 – South Africa faces a significant risk of returning to the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list barely a year after securing its removal. According to the latest quarterly assessment … Read more

BRUSSELS, 28 October, (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – The European Union and Canada are preparing to strengthen cooperation on artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, digital trade and advanced technologies ahead of a major summit in Montréal on 29–30 October. The proposed … Read more

Brussels, 28 October, (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – EU AI data access proposals are attracting renewed attention in Brussels after European Union governments agreed a negotiating position on reforms affecting data protection, artificial intelligence and digital privacy. The developments … Read more

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) October 27, 2026 – The Belgian federal government has announced a delay to its planned ban on smoking across outdoor hospitality terraces, originally scheduled to come into force on 1 January 2027. Spearheaded by … Read more

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) October 26, 2026 – The European Commission has formally accepted a comprehensive compliance action plan submitted by Chinese e-commerce retailer Temu to resolve safety violations under the Digital Services Act. The regulatory acceptance follows … Read more

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) October 26, 2026 – A press officer for The Left group in the European Parliament, Manus Carlisle, was deported by Israeli authorities after being detained for approximately eight hours at Ben Gurion International Airport. … Read more

Anderlecht (The Brussels Morning Newspaper) October 24, 2026 – Rangers midfielder Thelo Aasgaard has received widespread praise from Belgian news outlets following a prominent tactical display during R.S.C. Anderlecht’s 3–0 victory over Jagiellonia Białystok in the UEFA Europa … Read more

Antwerp (The Brussels Morning Newspaper) July 23, 2026 – Bunkering sales at the Port of Antwerp-Bruges recorded a 5.5 per cent year-on-year increase in total sales volume during the second quarter of 2026, driven by a strong rebound … Read more

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) October 23, 2026 – A marathon European Union summit held on October 15 and 16 has concluded without a breakthrough regarding the bloc’s upcoming long-term budget. While European leaders asserted that the path forward … Read more

Brussels, Belgium, 22 October, (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – The European Parliament has backed a three-year postponement of key methane emissions requirements affecting fossil fuel imports, marking a significant development in the European Union’s energy and climate policy. The … Read more

Brussels, 22 October, (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – The Senzanome closure will bring an end to one of Brussels‘ best-known Italian fine-dining establishments, with chef Giovanni Bruno preparing to close the restaurant on 31 October and launch a … Read more

Halle (The Brussels Morning Newspaper) October 22, 2026 – French actor Olivier Martinez and his legal team have publicly clarified that a brief departure from a Los Angeles courtroom was merely a short, judge-approved bathroom break. The clarification … Read more

Antwerp (The Brussels Morning Newspaper) – October 22, 2026 – Collectible design platform Objects With Narratives has announced the official expansion of its gallery operations into Antwerp, marking a significant strategic addition to its established exhibition presence in … 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

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