Brussels Daily Press Review — 2026-09-10

Clear skies over Brussels: even the clouds took one look at the mobility debate and chose to walk.

TL;DR

Main Brussels stories today:

• A strategic committee on shootings in Brussels is due to meet this Friday afternoon at 16 Rue de la Loi.
• Two suspects linked to a Kalashnikov case at Brussels-South have had their detention confirmed for one month.
• Brussels has announced its first suicide prevention plan as the city marks Suicide Prevention Day.
• The Mobility Minister is calling for stricter rules for e-scooters.

🌤️ Weather

☀️ Clear in Brussels today — between 11°C and 21°C (now 11°C).

Strategic committee to meet over Brussels shootings

A strategic committee on shootings in Brussels is due to meet this Friday afternoon at 16 Rue de la Loi. Brussels prosecutor Julien Moinil warned that “anyone can take a bullet,” underlining the public safety concern behind the meeting.

Sources:

• Fusillades à Bruxelles : un comité stratégique réuni ce vendredi après-midi au 16, ru… - RTBF
• Fusillades à Bruxelles : “N’importe qui peut se prendre une balle”, s’inquiète le pro… - RTBF

Kalashnikov suspects in Brussels-South case kept in detention

Two suspects linked to a Kalashnikov case at Brussels-South have had their detention confirmed for one month. The case also appeared in court, keeping attention on heavy weapons and security around one of Brussels’ busiest stations.

Sources:

• Kalachnikov à Bruxelles-Midi: la détention des deux suspects est confirmée pour un mois - BX1
• Suspects in Brussels-South Kalashnikov case appear in court - Brussels Times

Brussels announces its first suicide prevention plan

Brussels has announced its first suicide prevention plan as the city marks Suicide Prevention Day. City Hall was lit up in blue for the occasion, putting mental health prevention visibly on the civic agenda.

Sources:

• City Hall lit up in blue as Brussels prepares for Suicide Prevention Day - Brussels Times
• Brussels announces first suicide prevention plan - Brussels Times

Mobility minister seeks stricter rules for e-scooters

The Mobility Minister is calling for stricter rules for e-scooters. The proposal targets a daily transport issue in Brussels, where shared and private scooters are now part of the street mix alongside pedestrians, cyclists, cars and public transport.

Source:

• Mobility Minister calls for stricter rules for e-scooters - Brussels Times

One dead in Avenue Louise apartment fire

One person died in a fire in an apartment building on Avenue Louise in Brussels. The incident adds to a morning of serious public safety news across the capital.

Source:

• One person dies in fire in Brussels apartment building on Avenue Louise - Brussels Times

Police suspect foul play after Berchem-Sainte-Agathe explosion

Police expect foul play after an explosion in Berchem-Sainte-Agathe. The case concerns a Brussels municipality and is being treated as more than an accident.

Source:

• Police expect foul play after explosion in Berchem-Sainte-Agathe - Brussels Times

Molenbeek athletics club suffers at least €17,000 fire damage

Molenbeek athletics club DACM suffered at least €17,000 in damage after a fire in the former canteen of the sports ground on Mahatma Gandhi Avenue. The club rented part of the building, where a large amount of its equipment was stored.

Source:

• Brand vernielt materiaal van Molenbeekse sportclub: ‘Minstens 17.000 euro schade’ - BRUZZ

Koekelberg’s Vanaudenhove pavilion renovated in Elisabeth Park

The Vanaudenhove pavilion in Koekelberg’s Elisabeth Park has been renovated. The work restores a local public landmark in one of Brussels’ major green spaces.

Source:

• Koekelberg : le pavillon Vanaudenhove dans le parc Elisabeth est rénové - RTBF