# Brussels Daily Brief — 24 June 2026

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# Brussels Daily Press Review — 2026-06-24
## TL;DR
Main Brussels stories today:
- Otmane Souieh death: the three accused have been found guilty of acts of torture.
- Weather: temperatures keep rising, with up to 37°C expected this Wednesday.
- A woman was injured with a knife in Uccle, and a suspect has been arrested.
- Foyer anderlechtois: SLRB management says it received no complaint before the VRT report.

## 🌤️ Weather
Brussels: ☀️  +21°C

## Politics
**Belgian households will not receive EU energy support, as Brussels MR delays draw criticism.**

The absence of EU energy support for Belgian households is being described as incomprehensible amid delays linked to Brussels MR.

Source:
- 'Incomprehensible': No EU energy support for Belgian households as Brussels MR delays... - Brussels Times

## Transport
**Metro 3 hearings end with concerns that not all answers have been provided.**

The hearings on Brussels Metro 3 have ended, but doubts remain over whether the process has delivered all the necessary answers.

Source:
- Fin des auditions sur le Métro 3 : “Je ne pense pas qu’on ait toutes les réponses”, d... - BX1

## EU/International
**The man who coined “Brexit” reflects on a bittersweet legacy.**

The person credited with inventing the word “Brexit” looks back on the term’s legacy with mixed feelings.

Source:
- The man who invented the word 'Brexit' on his bittersweet legacy - Brussels Times

## Environment
**Public-sector strike disrupts waste collections in Brussels.**

Waste collections in Brussels are being disrupted because of strike action in public services.

Source:
- Grève dans les services publics : les collectes de déchets perturbées à Bruxelles - RTBF

## Society
**Otmane Souieh death: the three accused found guilty of acts of torture.**

The three defendants in the case of Otmane Souieh’s death have been found guilty of acts of torture.

Source:
- Décès d’Otmane Souieh: les trois accusés sont reconnus coupables d’actes de torture - BX1

**Weather: temperatures keep rising, with up to 37°C expected this Wednesday.**

Brussels faces another very hot day, with temperatures forecast to climb as high as 37°C.

Source:
- Météo: le mercure grimpe encore: jusqu’à 37°C ce mercredi - BX1

**Woman injured with a knife in Uccle; suspect arrested.**

A woman was wounded in a knife attack in Uccle, and police have arrested a suspect.

Source:
- Une femme blessée à l’arme blanche à Uccle, un suspect interpellé - BX1

**Foyer anderlechtois: SLRB management says it received no complaint before the VRT report.**

The management of the Brussels Regional Housing Company says it had not received any complaint about Foyer anderlechtois before the VRT report.

Source:
- Foyer anderlechtois : la direction de la SLRB soutient n’avoir reçu aucune plainte av... - BX1

**Advanced 24-hour veterinary clinic opens in Watermael-Boitsfort.**

A new high-level veterinary clinic has opened around the clock in Watermael-Boitsfort.

Source:
- Une clinique vétérinaire de pointe ouvre 24h/24 à Watermael-Boitsfort: “C’était un vr... - BX1

**Why so many co-owners clash with their property manager.**

A BRUZZ open call in May found that many Brussels residents have a complex, and sometimes deeply troubled, relationship with their property manager.

Source:
- Waarom zoveel mede-eigenaars botsen met hun syndicus - BRUZZ

## Economy & Labour
**Brussels public-service and non-profit workers take to the streets.**

Workers from Brussels public services and the non-profit sector demonstrated in the streets.

Source:
- Les travailleurs des services publics et du secteur non marchand bruxellois dans la rue - BX1

**Brussels rubbish collection disrupted by Tuesday’s public-sector strike.**

Tuesday’s public-sector strike caused disruption to rubbish collection in Brussels.

Source:
- Brussels rubbish collection disrupted due to Tuesday's public sector strike - Brussels Times

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*Read the full briefing (EN/FR/NL) online: https://manneken.brussels/news/en/2026-06-24-press-review/*
*Compiled from BX1, RTBF, Brussels Times. Brussels, 2026-06-24.*