Brussels Daily Press Review — 2026-05-14

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Security & Justice

Cup Final: maximum security at the foot of the Atomium BX1

Illegal ‘fricadelle’ (meatball) trafficking, destined for Belgium, dismantled in a garage in northern France RTBF

War in Ukraine: At least ten dead and forty wounded in a large-scale attack on Kyiv RTBF

Politics

3500 athletes compete in the Malmedy region during the Special Olympics RTBF

Transport

EU-backed guarantee to unlock €150m loans for Spain’s smallest businesses Brussels Times

Train traffic interrupted between Schellebelle and Aalst Brussels Times

End of the line: How Belgian trains are retired Brussels Times

STIB announces Brussels travel disruptions due to Belgian Cup final Brussels Times

EU/International

EU Commission appoints veteran translator to lead multilingual services Brussels Times

NATO chief calls for stronger Europe as Ukraine urges bigger military push Brussels Times

Pentagon cancels deployment of thousands of US troops to Europe Brussels Times

Where are Europe’s tech champions? Brussels Times

EU Commissioner urges bans on conversion practices as survey reveals harm Brussels Times

EU Commission’s €10b bond issue fuels defence and Ukraine support Brussels Times

Environment

€200m EU farm fund targets sustainability amid growing climate pressure Brussels Times

Society

Victorious, the Unionists celebrate but keep the championship in mind: ‘There will be no big festivities’ BX1

Abolition of the Senate: federal majority accelerates, opposition denounces reform conducted ‘without hearings’ BX1

Union celebrates new cup triumph: ‘Our board deserves applause’. The heir from Saint-Gilles wins his third trophy in three years in a cup clash with record champion Anderlecht. ‘I’ll never get used to it,’ says captain Christian Burgess. BRUZZ

Arrival of Israeli conductor splits Bozar’s board of directors. While board members like Jos Gysels bid farewell to Bozar after the programming of Israeli conductor Lahav Shani, other members say ‘this is not a matter for the board of directors’. BRUZZ

Traditional motorcycle blessing in Jette attracts 300 bikers: ‘Always a good atmosphere’. Three hundred motorcyclists gathered on Thursday morning at Kardinaal Mercier Square in Jette for a traditional motorcycle blessing by Father Dirk Vannetelbosch. ‘This is a true Ascension Day tradition. Due to the heavy rainfall, I was wetter than the bikers themselves for once.’ BRUZZ

Lennik takes steps against flight route 07L, Dilbeek prefers consultation over court. The noisy flight route RNP-07L leads to a flood of citizen complaints in the overflown municipalities in the Brussels Region and the Flemish Periphery. BRUZZ

Economy & Labour

David Hubert after Union’s triumph: ‘An enormous reward for the work done behind the scenes’ BX1

Culture

Investigation into violent theft in the heart of the Marolles. Brussels police are investigating a violent theft in the Marolles. Footage shows two perpetrators overpowering, filming, and robbing the victim. BRUZZ

Why do non-European countries participate in the Eurovision Song Contest? RTBF

Turkey and Armenia restart trade as EU urges border re-opening Brussels Times

The Brussels Times Gig Guide: What are the best concerts this May? Brussels Times

EU highlights partnerships to reshape labour market challenges Brussels Times

Sport

Belgian Cup: fervor was high in both Anderlecht and Saint-Gilles BX1

Anderlecht players disappointed after the Belgian Cup: ‘In the end, we let the match slip away’ BX1

Belgian Cup: Jérémy Taravel gives his analysis on Anderlecht’s ‘hard to swallow’ defeat BX1

Belgian Cup: relive the historic Brussels derby between Union Saint-Gilloise and Anderlecht BX1

BRUZZ 24 on Union’s victory against Anderlecht in the cup final. Union won the Belgian Cup for the second time in three years during extra time against Anderlecht. Union supporters cheer, but Anderlecht’s hardcore fans are also being closely monitored. ‘Today, the biggest risk for incidents is with Anderlecht’s hardcore fans,’ says Kenneth Hutse of the South police zone. Also in the episode: today the Horst Festival also started. BRUZZ

WATCH. On the road with a police spotter, who monitors Anderlecht’s hardcore fans. ‘Today, the biggest risk is with Anderlecht’s hardcore fans,’ Kenneth Hutse said a few hours before the cup final kick-off. He works as a spotter for the South police zone, meaning he monitors supporters in plain clothes to prevent possible incidents. BRUZZ was allowed to follow him. BRUZZ