The Latest Breaking News from Brussels

Low emission zones are successful in cutting air pollution, study finds

Team in Belgium find improvement in air quality after launch of traffic measures in Brussels, Antwerp and Ghent

The Guardian - UK · May 16, 2025

George Simion seeks diaspora support in final days of Romanian presidential race

Ahead of Sunday's election, Romanian hard-right presidential candidate George Simion campaigns abroad, targeting the Romanian diaspora vote. Euronews spoke to him at the European Parliament in Brussels.

Euronews · May 15, 2025

Brussels looking to beef up the EU's collective defence clause

Article 42.7 of the EU Treaties was triggered once following the terrorist attack in Paris on November 13, 2015, but is generally seen as weaker than the collective defence clause in NATO.

Euronews · May 15, 2025

‘Bomb threat’ to Ryanair flight in Belgium triggers delays and diversions across Europe

‘We sincerely apologise to any passengers affected’ – Ryanair spokesperson

The Independent UK · May 13, 2025

Eurovision will allow European flag for fans in the audience but not for artists on stage

The European flag will be allowed at this year's Eurovision Song Contest, but with limitations for artists, something Brussels called "disappointing".

Euronews · May 13, 2025

Ryanair flight forced into emergency landing and security perimeter set up after 'bomb threat'

More than 160 passengers were ordered to stay aboard the Boeing 737 as officials investigated threat

Evening Standard · May 13, 2025

Flights resume at Brussels Charleroi Airport after bomb threat on board Ryanair plane

All flights into and out of one of the two Belgian capitals' airports were suspended for several hours following reports shortly before 11:00 am of a bomb on board a Ryanair flight from Portugal.

Euronews · May 13, 2025

Woman gives birth on Ryanair flight after Belgian politician comes to her aid

The flight from Brussels to Castellon was diverted to Limoges in France

The Independent UK · May 13, 2025

Trump needs prison space - can Europe help him out?

As the European Union scrambles to find bargaining chips for future trade talks with the Trump administration, there is something Brussels could offer to catch the US president’s attention: prison space.

Euronews · May 13, 2025

338 days without a government: Can Brussels break the deadlock? | Radio Schuman

Brussels has been without a regional government for almost one year. How is this impacting locals, and expats? Will there be another election to break the deadlock?

Euronews · May 13, 2025