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Brussels Shops Board Up Windows Amid Serious Looting Fears After Violent Protests

29 October 2026 at 07:29

Brussels, Belgium, 29 October, (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – Brussels shops have installed protective wooden panels across windows and entrances following looting and violent demonstrations in the Belgian capital. Retailers in prominent commercial districts have strengthened security arrangements … Read more

Belgium Tax Agency Cyberattack Sparks Major Disruption to Online Tax Services in Brussels

29 October 2026 at 07:24

Brussels, 29 October, (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – A Belgium tax agency cyberattack has disrupted government digital services, forcing the temporary shutdown of the MyMinfin online tax portal and several other platforms. Belgium’s Federal Public Service Finance (FPS Finance) … Read more

India Cyclone Evacuations Surge as Deadly Storm Causes Widespread Damage in Andhra Pradesh

29 October 2026 at 07:11

ANDHRA PRADESH, 29 October, (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – India cyclone evacuations have exceeded 180,000 as Cyclone Arnab battered the country’s eastern coastline, killing at least six people and causing widespread damage to homes, electricity networks and agricultural land.… Read more

Amazon Job Cuts Spark Major Tech Industry Fears Over Employment and AI in the US

29 October 2026 at 06:47

SAN FRANCISCO, 29 October, (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – Amazon job cuts have renewed concerns about employment stability across the global technology sector following reports that the American e-commerce and cloud computing company has eliminated up to 250 positions … Read more

EU–Canada Membership Plan Faces Strong Opposition in Brussels

28 October 2026 at 10:45

Brussels, Belgium, 28 October, (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – The EU–Canada membership proposal has encountered significant resistance from Germany, France, Italy and Greece, raising questions about European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen’s plans to establish a closer political … Read more

Ukraine Funding Gap Sparks Urgent €70 Billion EU Warning in Brussels

28 October 2026 at 10:40

Brussels, Belgium, 28 October, (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – The European Union has raised serious concerns over Ukraine’s projected €70 billion financing shortfall for 2027, warning that existing international commitments will not cover the country’s growing military and economic … Read more

Frontex Expansion Sparks Serious Human Rights Alarm in Brussels

28 October 2026 at 10:36

Brussels, 28 October, (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – The European Commission’s proposed Frontex expansion has triggered fresh human rights concerns after Brussels unveiled plans to triple the EU border agency’s standing corps to 30,000 personnel and strengthen its powers … Read more

i-Police Leak Scandal Sparks Major Legal Controversy in Brussels

28 October 2026 at 10:32

Brussels, 28 October, (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – The i-Police leak scandal has intensified political pressure on Belgian Justice Minister Annelies Verlinden after two spokespeople were formally placed under suspicion over alleged breaches of professional secrecy involving a failed … Read more

EU Approves Temu’s Major Product Safety Plan After €200m Fine in Brussels

27 October 2026 at 11:08

Brussels, 27 October, (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – The European Commission has accepted a Temu safety plan designed to strengthen consumer protection and address risks involving illegal products sold through the Chinese-owned online marketplace. The decision, announced on 26 … Read more

Brussels Court Orders Urgent Housing Sites for 60 Traveller Caravans

27 October 2026 at 11:01

Brussels, 27 October, (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – A Brussels court ruling has ordered the Brussels-Capital Region to provide properly equipped accommodation sites for travelling communities, including Roma families, following years of inadequate facilities. The judgment, delivered on 15 … Read more

Major Gas Leak Found After 250 Workers Evacuated Near Kanal Museum in Brussels

27 October 2026 at 10:42

Brussels, 27 October, (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – The Brussels Kanal gas leak was located after emergency services evacuated approximately 250 construction workers near the Kanal-Centre Pompidou museum project on Monday, 26 October. The incident prompted road restrictions, precautionary … Read more

EU Mobilises €4.9 Billion in Military Aid to Strengthen Ukraine’s Defence in Brussels

27 October 2026 at 10:34

Brussels, 27 October, (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – The European Union has authorised approximately €4.9 billion in EU Ukraine aid to support military equipment reimbursements and training for Ukrainian armed forces. The funding decisions, adopted by the Council of … Read more

9 Detained After Violent Protest Clashes in Brussels

26 October 2026 at 18:30

Brussels, Belgium, 26 October, (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – Brussels police detentions totalled nine following confrontations between officers and demonstrators on Saturday, 24 October, as approximately 400 people gathered in the Belgian capital to protest against government reforms, education … Read more

Anonymous TikTok Protest Calls Spark Police Alert in Brussels

26 October 2026 at 18:15

Brussels, 26 October, (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – Brussels police are closely monitoring anonymous social media accounts promoting demonstrations across the Belgian capital, amid concerns about misleading information, unidentified organisers and potential public safety risks. The Brussels TikTok protests … Read more

Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Leaves 5 Hospitalised in Ganshoren, Brussels

26 October 2026 at 17:59

Ganshoren, Brussels, 26 October, (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – Five people were hospitalised following a Ganshoren CO poisoning incident on Sunday, 25 October, after emergency services detected dangerous carbon monoxide concentrations inside a residential apartment. One person reportedly

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Brussels Square Redesign Announced After Shocking Tree Collapse in Brussels

26 October 2026 at 17:39

Brussels, 26 October, (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – The City of Brussels has announced a major Brussels square redesign following a tree collapse during Storm Austen that injured three people near the historic Grand-Place. The redevelopment will introduce … Read more

EU Launches Major Antitrust Investigation Into Swiss Minerals Giant Omya in Brussels

25 October 2026 at 07:39

Brussels, 25 October, (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – The European Commission has opened a formal investigation into Swiss minerals company Omya over concerns that its commercial agreements may have restricted competition in Europe’s paper manufacturing sector. The Omya antitrust … Read more

Hungary Rebuilds EU Ties After Major Funding Breakthrough, Brussels

25 October 2026 at 07:30

Brussels, Belgium, 25 October, (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – Hungary EU relations have entered a new phase following a diplomatic reset between Budapest and Brussels, marked by European Union funding decisions, anti-corruption reforms and renewed political engagement. Prime Minister … Read more

EU Inc Reform Brings Major 2026 Corporate Law Changes for European Businesses in Brussels

25 October 2026 at 07:20

Brussels, 25 October, (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – The European Union’s proposed EU Inc reform aims to transform how businesses establish and operate companies across the bloc, introducing a common corporate framework designed to reduce bureaucracy, simplify cross-border expansion … Read more

EU Ministers Face Crucial Agriculture Reforms and Fisheries Decisions, Luxembourg

25 October 2026 at 07:11

LUXEMBOURG, 25 October, (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – EU agriculture talks will begin on Monday, 26 October, as European Union ministers prepare for important negotiations on agricultural reforms, Baltic Sea fishing quotas and international trade. The discussions could shape … Read more

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