Brussels Daily Press Review — 2026-10-13

Rain, strikes, and politics: Brussels is leaking from every pipe today, and I’m still the professional.

TL;DR

Main Brussels stories today:

• Brussels unrest coincides with government crisis and Dilliès trip abroad. Brussels is dealing with the fallout from weekend riots while the regional government remains in crisis.
• Three hospital groups linked to the City of Brussels, Erasme and Iris Sud are due to be brought together.
• A metro station was closed after clashes between police and protesters near Brussels-Midi station.
• STIB is seeking compensation after one of its buses was destroyed during Friday’s protests in Brussels.

🌤️ Weather

🌧️ Patchy rain nearby in Brussels today — between 14°C and 21°C (now 15°C).

Brussels unrest coincides with government crisis and Dilliès trip abroad

Brussels is dealing with the fallout from weekend riots while the regional government remains in crisis. Minister-President Boris Dilliès is in Kazakhstan for a royal mission, a choice drawing criticism because Brussels’ leadership is expected to be at the helm during the turmoil.

Source:

• Brussel brandt: de kapitein hoort aan het roer te staan - BRUZZ

Three Brussels hospital networks are set to be grouped together

Three hospital groups linked to the City of Brussels, Erasme and Iris Sud are due to be brought together. The change concerns major health services used by Brussels residents across the city and the wider region.

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• Trois hôpitaux de la Ville de Bruxelles, Erasme, et Iris sud seront bientôt regroupés - RTBF

Police and protesters clash near Brussels-Midi, closing a metro station

A metro station was closed after clashes between police and protesters near Brussels-Midi station. The incident affected one of the capital’s main transport hubs.

Source:

• Metro station closed after police and protestors clash near Brussels Midi station - Brussels Times

STIB seeks compensation after bus destroyed during Brussels protests

STIB is seeking compensation after one of its buses was destroyed during Friday’s protests in Brussels. The case adds a direct public-transport cost to the unrest in the capital.

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• STIB seeks compensation after bus destroyed during Friday’s protests in Brussels - Brussels Times

Monday strike disrupts Brussels public transport services

Public transport in Brussels was disrupted on Monday by strikes. The disruption affected STIB services, with only some lines running.

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• Strikes disrupt public transport in Brussels on Monday - which lines are running? - Brussels Times

4,500 job seekers attend King Baudouin Stadium employment event

Around 4,500 job seekers went to King Baudouin Stadium for an employment event. The gathering comes as Brussels continues to lag on employment.

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• 4,500 job seekers head to King Baudouin Stadium as Brussels lags on employment - Brussels Times

Thousands march in Brussels for climate action

Thousands marched in Brussels to demand climate action. The mobilisation was framed by participants as urgent, with the message that time is running out.

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• ‘It’s one minute to midnight’: Why thousands marched for Climate Action in Brussels - Brussels Times

Woluwe-Saint-Lambert school uses Hope to fight bullying

A school in Woluwe-Saint-Lambert is using Hope in its work against bullying. The initiative includes an open-door approach, with staff stressing that pupils can come forward when they need help.

Source:

• “Mon bureau est toujours ouvert” : à Woluwe-Saint-Lambert, une école lutte contre le… - RTBF