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title: "Brussels Daily Press Review — 2026-05-15" date: 2026-05-15 lang: en summary: "Top Brussels news for 2026-05-15: local politics, security, and daily life across the 19 communes." tags: ["news","brussels","press-review"] image: "/news/covers/2026/05/2026-05-15-cover.png"
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