Kosovo heads to polls hoping to break political deadlock
After nearly a year of political paralysis, Kosovo returns to the polls on Sunday in a vote that could determine if the country makes progress on its stalled path toward…
2025-12-27
2025-12-27
POLITICO’S 2025 Backhanded Awards
Step right up for a celebration of the year’s finest political facepalms. POLITICO’s Backhanded Awards are back with all the sparkle of a flickering, energy-efficient fl…
2025-12-27
POLITICO’s most-read stories of 2025
Well, it’s (almost) over. 2025 was a monster year of news for Europe, but a couple stories in particular shook the continent — and piqued our readers’ interest. The firs…
2025-12-26
US & Nigeria hit 12 ISIS militants in Jabo after Trump warning
Europe (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – On December 25, 2025, U.S. forces and Nigeria struck ISIS-linked Lakurawa militants in Jabo village with a dozen Tomahawk missiles,…
2025-12-26
Trump to POLITICO: Zelenskyy ‘doesn’t have anything until I approve it’
President Donald Trump on Friday cast himself as the ultimate arbiter of any peace deal between Ukraine and Russia, in an exclusive conversation with POLITICO. Ukrainian…
2025-12-26
Jimmy Kimmel sparks backlash over ‘Tyranny’ comment in UK speech
UK (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – Jimmy Kimmel sparked controversy on Channel 4’s 2025 Alternative Christmas Message, criticising the U.S. and Trump. Tom Bevan called hi…
2025-12-26
Afghanistan: A Shared Homeland of Ethnicities and Faiths
Historical Background Throughout history, Afghanistan has been a shared homeland for a wide spectrum of ethnic groups, languages, and religious communities. Situated at …
2025-12-26
NMBS keeps 4 stations open overnight amid freezing temperatures
Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – Belgium faces its coldest Christmas in 15 years. NMBS keeps Brussels-South, Antwerp-Central, Ghent Sint-Pieters, and Liège-Guille…
2025-12-26
Cyclocross Machelen 50th anniversary evening race with Sam Gooris
Diegem (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – The Diegem cyclocross celebrates its 50th anniversary with a 25th night race, featuring Thibau Nys, Laurens Sweeck, Michael Vanthou…
2025-12-26
De Warmste Week dismantling underway in Genk by 70 workers
Genk (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – De Warmste Week dismantling began at Cosmogolem Park, Genk. About 70 workers, led by VRT’s Gunther Lenders, are removing stages, cont…
2025-12-26
Vilvoorde hosts Together at the Table Christmas dinner for 100
Vilvoorde (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – On Boxing Day, Het Volkshuis in Vilvoorde hosted “Together at the Table”, serving 100 guests, including homeless people, led by …
2025-12-26
Jumping Mechelen honours Haley with safety gear & mental support
Mechelen (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – Jumping Mechelen provides lights, reflective bracelets, and safe-route maps for riders after Haley’s death. Organisers, including…
2025-12-26
Elderly Antwerp couple crashes on Zwaluwstraat in Londerzeel
Londerzeel (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – On December 25, 2025, in Londerzeel, an elderly couple from Antwerp crashed on Zwaluwstraat. The woman was trapped and taken to…
2025-12-26
Brussels welcomes 2026 with Atomium laser show and fireworks
Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – Brussels will host the “Fusion” New Year’s Eve event at Heysel Stadium on Dec 31, 2025. DJ Brieuc, Arteventia, and the City organ…
2025-12-26
Storm Shadow Missiles Raise Global Alarm
The war in Ukraine continues to evolve into a conflict defined not only by territorial battles but by technology, diplomacy, and global political pressure. Recent claims…
2025-12-26
AA Gent hosts Westerlo with young squad to secure victory
Ghent (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – AA Gent coach Rik De Mil will field young, less experienced players as the team hosts Westerlo tomorrow, Dec 27, 2025, seeking a hom…
2025-12-26
Nearly 2,400 flights cancelled at Brussels Airport in 2025 due to strike action
Successive strikes at Brussels Airport led to the cancellation of 2,395 flights last year, according to figures requested by MP Kjell Vander Elst (Open VLd), reports Bel…
2025-12-26
KVHV removed from Ghent market by Quinten over Voorpost funds
Ghent (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – KVHV, the Catholic Flemish Student Union, was removed from the Ghent Christmas Market stall (Dec 2025) by Look i Like’s Quinten Goek…
2025-12-26
US Attack Eyewitnesses Speak Out
Military conflicts are often explained through official briefings statistics and strategic objectives. What is rarely centered are the voices of civilians who experience…
2025-12-26
Nigeria Strike Narrative Under Fire
An intense international debate has emerged after a senior humanitarian leader sharply criticized how a recent military incident in Nigeria was described by political fi…
2025-12-26
Baby Jesus placed in beer crate nativity at Don Bosco Buizingen
Buizingen (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – Don Bosco Buizingen’s Christmas service featured a nativity built from Den Herberg beer barrels. Former pastor Rik Devillé’s com…
2025-12-26
Jabo Village Bombing Survivors Speak Out
The early morning calm of a rural community was shattered in seconds when a powerful explosion tore through homes and farmland. Residents say the blast came without warn…
2025-12-26
Trump Warns of Christian Slaughter After Strikes
Statements made by Donald Trump following recent military strikes quickly ignited global debate. When Trump warned of a possible slaughter of Christians, the remark spre…
2025-12-26
Zelenskyy unveils 20-Point US peace plan amid Russia strikes
Europe (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – Ukraine’s Zelenskyy unveiled a 20-point US peace plan; Russia struck Zaporizhia, Kharkiv, Sumy, and Odesa. Over 132 drones downed. …
2025-12-26
Digital Censorship Debate Intensifies After US Court Ruling
The global digital censorship debate has reached a critical moment as governments, courts, and technology platforms struggle to define the limits of online speech. A rec…
2025-12-26
Sea Swimmers Warning Issued as Cold Alert Continues
A renewed sea swimmers warning has been issued by police as freezing conditions persist and two people remain missing following incidents along the coastline. With a col…
2025-12-26
Arkansas Powerball Jackpot Hits $1.8 Billion
The Arkansas Powerball jackpot has captured national attention after a single ticket sold in the state won a staggering $1.8 billion prize just days before Christmas. Th…
2025-12-26
Tanzania Helicopter Crash on Mount Kilimanjaro Kills Five
The Tanzania helicopter crash on the slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro has shocked the nation and drawn international attention to the dangers of aviation in extreme environme…
2025-12-26
Why RFK Jr.’s plan to follow Europe on vaccines is getting panned
President Donald Trump has told his health secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., to consider aligning the U.S. vaccination schedule with those in Europe, where many countrie…
2025-12-26
Next XRP Explosive Rally Signals Are Building
The cryptocurrency market is once again buzzing with anticipation as analysts point to mounting evidence that the next XRP explosive rally could be approaching. After ye…