Brussels Daily Press Review — 2026-05-15
Brussels Daily Press Review — 2026-05-15
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Security & Justice
Cup Final: Maximum security at the foot of the Atomium BX1
Illegal ‘fricadelle’ trafficking, destined for Belgium, dismantled in a garage in northern France RTBF
Transport
EU-backed guarantee to unlock €150m loans for Spain’s smallest businesses Brussels Times
Train traffic interrupted between Schellebelle and Aalst Brussels Times
End of the line: How Belgian trains are retired Brussels Times
EU/International
EU Commission appoints veteran translator to lead multilingual services Brussels Times
NATO chief calls for stronger Europe as Ukraine urges bigger military push Brussels Times
Pentagon cancels deployment of thousands of US troops to Europe Brussels Times
Where are Europe’s tech champions? Brussels Times
Environment
Brussels to consider fighting rising aircraft noise pollution in court Brussels Times
€200m EU farm fund targets sustainability amid growing climate pressure Brussels Times
Society
Victorious, the Unionists celebrate but keep the championship in mind: ‘There will be no big festivities’ BX1
Abolition of the Senate: Federal majority accelerates, opposition denounces reform conducted ‘without hearings’ BX1
Handy indoor plant watering: Brussels residents discover the benefits of an olla. Ollas are a simple, yet little-known way to save water and effort when caring for houseplants. During a workshop in Etterbeek, people learn about all the advantages of these porous clay pots. BRUZZ
Listen to “Dai Dai” by Shakira & Burna Boy as well as our other new releases of the week on Tipik RTBF
Barry Baltus ready to overcome bad luck: ‘I have never ridden at such a high level’ RTBF
RTBF consultants make their World Cup selection: 20 Devils in common, big debate on attackers RTBF
Economy & Labour
David Hubert after Union’s triumph: ‘A huge reward for the work done behind the scenes’ BX1
‘Historic high’ in e-scooter use in Belgium due to fuel prices and strikes Brussels Times
Culture
When art house cinema turns to remakes, from ‘Tokyo Story’ to ‘Parallel Stories’ RTBF
Eurovision 2026: France plays the emotion and opera card with Monroe, the youngest contestant RTBF
Why do non-European countries participate in the Eurovision Song Contest? RTBF
Turkey and Armenia restart trade as EU urges border re-opening Brussels Times
The Brussels Times Gig Guide: What are the best concerts this May? Brussels Times
Sport
Belgian Cup: The fervor was strong in both Anderlecht and Saint-Gilles BX1
Anderlecht players disappointed after the Belgian Cup: ‘In the end, we let the match slip away’ BX1
Belgian Cup: Jérémy Taravel gives his analysis of Anderlecht’s ‘hard to swallow’ defeat BX1
Belgian Cup: Relive the historic Brussels derby between Union Saint-Gilloise and Anderlecht BX1
Adriano Bertaccini unfiltered after Union – Anderlecht: ‘At some point, you have to try to play football…’ RTBF
Anouar Ait El Hadj a good sport after Union’s Cup triumph: ‘I hope Anderlecht will return to the top’ RTBF
Read online: https://manneken.brussels/news/en/2026-05-15-press-review/
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