Weekend Brief
Brussels Weekend Brief
Saturday, 14 November 2026
The week's biggest Brussels stories, ranked by how many independent source items covered the same topic.
Flight-path challenge hits administrative turbulence
An administrative error cost Brussels a route to challenge the 'Crucke' flight path, prompting political criticism. Regional officials said legal action remained possible, including joining other appeals.
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- Brussels Times Government of Brussels to join any appeals against
- BX1 Survol de bruxelles dirk de smedt veut saisir le conseil detat contre la route crucke
- BRUZZ Geblunder rond vlieglawaai? Van den Brandt schuift hete aardappel door naar Crucke
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- BX1 Elke van den brandt sur la bourde de son cabinet dans le dossier du survol de bruxelles cela ne nous empeche pas daller en justice
- BX1 Une erreur prive la region bruxelloise dun recours contre le survol de bruxelles
- BX1 "On voudrait saboter la défense des Bruxellois qu'on ne s'y prendrait pas autrement": DéFI dénonce la bourde dans le dossier du survol de Bruxelles
- Brussels Times Brussels decides to appeal against permanent flight route
- Brussels Times Brussels Region can't appeal decision on flights over Brussels after missing deadline
Peterbos drug-gang trial opens
The Peterbos drug-trafficking trial opened in Brussels, with a leading defendant suspected of six attempted murders. The alleged gang leader denied involvement in shootings.
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Municipal workers mobilise against austerity
Brussels municipal and social-welfare workers planned protests against austerity, while Molenbeek workers demanded employment guarantees. Molenbeek's mayor said no economic redundancies were planned.
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Pressure for a regional drugs strategy
Brussels' new drugs commissioner was given three months to draft a coordinating strategy. Research into increasing crack consumption in public spaces also prompted calls for a regional response.
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- Brussels Times New Brussels drugs commissioner given three months to draft co-ordinating strategy
- BRUZZ Onderzoek naar crackgebruik in publieke ruimtes in Brussel: 'Aanpak lijkt op gedoogbeleid'
- BX1 Violences liees a la drogue la commissaire bruxelloise aux drogues a trois mois pour presenter une strategie
Regional property sales face scrutiny
The United States expressed interest in buying the Brussels Minister-President's official residence, valued at 45 million. Separately, Ecolo sought to suspend sales of two regional buildings in Schaerbeek and Woluwe-Saint-Lambert.
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Brussels student rooms average 705
Student rooms in Brussels cost an average of 705 a month, making the capital the country's most expensive student-housing market.
UZ Brussel services recover after network outage
A network outage suspended outpatient care and emergency services at UZ Brussel before operations returned to normal. Reporting said the disruption was not a cyberattack.
Two injured in Brussels shooting
Two people were injured in a shooting on Chaussee d'Anvers on Wednesday evening.
Saint-Josse disputes financial supervision
Saint-Josse approved its 2025 accounts amid tensions over a cumulative deficit of nearly 25 million. The municipality is challenging regional coercive supervision before the Council of State.
Fatal shooting linked to police officer's killing
Reports linked the suspects in police officer Nordine El Talbi's killing to the fatal shooting of an Albanian man in Ixelles hours earlier.