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Brussels Daily Press Review — 2026-06-09

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Brussels Daily Press Review — 2026-06-09

TL;DR

Main Brussels stories today:

  • The indictment chamber will rule on Wednesday on whether public prosecution ends after the death of Étienne Davignon.
  • A VUB study has produced a breakthrough in pancreatic cancer research.
  • The Dutch-speaking Prinses Paolaschool renovation in Woluwe-Saint-Lambert has been cancelled, with the opposition accusing the commune of deliberately blocking the file.
  • A planned inquiry into Anderlechtse Haard is being framed as a chance to tackle clientelism in social housing.

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Security & Justice

Eight judicial arrests were made after incidents during Monday’s demonstration.

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Two explosions at front doors disturbed Anderlecht overnight. Brussels firefighters reported an explosion in a residential block on Karveelstraat from Monday night to Tuesday, with no injuries.

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Police pursued suspected car thieves from Molenbeek to Puurs, where the vehicle crashed. Both occupants of the suspected stolen car were arrested.

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Protests over cuts in Francophone education have continued to cause unrest in central Brussels. Police have repeatedly used water cannon and tear gas, and street furniture has been damaged.

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Police seized Molotov cocktails during Monday’s protest, and eight people were arrested.

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Politics

Francophone Education Minister Valérie Glatigny has ruled out cancelling exams despite anger in the education sector.

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Francophone Education Minister Valérie Glatigny said no school had asked for exams to be postponed.

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Francophone Education Minister Valérie Glatigny says she wants to rebuild ties with teachers and students.

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Transport

Uber is launching a new Brussels transport offer for people with reduced mobility.

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A car fell from a bridge into the Botanical Garden tunnel, injuring the driver, who managed to escape the wreck. Camera images showed the car on its side blocking the tunnel.

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A new private transport service for wheelchair users is being launched in Brussels.

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Brussels users can now book wheelchair-accessible Uber vehicles.

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STIB has dismissed three drivers since 2023 after positive alcohol tests. Brussels Mobility Minister Elke Van den Brandt gave the figure in the Brussels Parliament on Tuesday.

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A car plunged from a bridge into a Brussels tunnel, causing long delays.

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New night trains to Brussels Airport are expected to run from next year.

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Environment

Brussels Environment says the transition toward a greener and fairer city is one of its key goals.

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Brussels Environment’s annual report says the number of cyclists has tripled in 15 years.

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Brussels is accelerating its push for a greener and fairer city, according to the annual report.

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Climate group Extinction Rebellion blocked the Brussels offices of an oil and gas lobby group.

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Society

Following the death of Étienne Davignon, the indictment chamber will decide on Wednesday whether public prosecution should be extinguished.

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A VUB study has produced a breakthrough in pancreatic cancer research.

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The planned full renovation of the Dutch-speaking Prinses Paolaschool in Woluwe-Saint-Lambert has been cancelled. The opposition says the municipal team around mayor Olivier Maingain deliberately mishandled a file that had been discussed since 1996.

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An inquiry committee into Anderlechtse Haard will go ahead. The case is being presented as an opportunity to reset social housing practices and curb clientelism.

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A social rental agency in Saint-Josse allegedly favoured relatives and friends. The AISSJ agency managed more than 200 homes in Saint-Josse-ten-Noode until the end of 2025.

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A Brussels property overview identifies the most and least expensive areas to buy an apartment.

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Culture

Troika Dance is returning for a seventh edition in the heart of Brussels.

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The Mozaïk festival is taking shape at Os à Moelle.

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Four Cinquantenaire institutions are joining forces. The three museums and one arts institution based there plan to strengthen their structural cooperation and improve the visitor experience.

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