Brussels Daily Press Review — 2026-05-15

TL;DR

Main Brussels stories today:

• Brussels football after the Cup final
• Aircraft noise pressure on Brussels
• Shared mobility in daily Brussels life
• Metro 3 extension faces significant delays

🌤️ Weather

brussels: ☁️ +7°C

Environment

Brussels to consider fighting rising aircraft noise pollution in court Brussels Times

Society

Easy houseplant 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

What to do in Brussels this weekend: 15 - 17 May Brussels Times

Brussels’ Metro 3 extension could take at least another 10 years to build Brussels Times

Economy & Labour

‘Historic high’ in e-scooter use in Belgium due to fuel prices and strikes Brussels Times

Culture

The Brussels Times Gig Guide: What are the best concerts this May? Brussels Times

Sport

Brussels football after the Cup final. The Belgian Cup final becomes one Brussels story: Union celebrates, Anderlecht digests the defeat, analysts pick through the match, and security/fan-zone logistics around the Atomium frame the day for supporters.

Angles to read:

• Fervor was high in both Anderlecht and Saint-Gilles - BX1
• David Hubert after Union’s triumph: ‘A huge reward for the work done behind the scenes’ - BX1
• Victorious, Unionists celebrate but keep the championship in mind: ‘There won’t be big festivities’ - BX1
• Anderlecht players disappointed after the Belgian Cup: ‘In the end, we let the match slip away’ - BX1
• Jérémy Taravel gives his analysis on Anderlecht’s ‘hard to swallow’ defeat - BX1
• Relive the historic Brussels derby between Union Saint-Gilloise and Anderlecht - BX1
• Maximum security at the foot of the Atomium - 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
• Union Saint-Gilloise wins first-ever 100% Brussels final to take Belgian Cup - Brussels Times
• Anderlecht fans shroud stadium in purple-and-white haze causing delay - Brussels Times
• First-ever 100% Brussels final in the Belgian Cup on Thursday - Brussels Times