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Fridges stand empty in Belgian supermarkets after cyberattack

Supermarkets in several European countries have reported cyberattacks targeting refrigeration systems, causing food to spoil and forcing some stores to close off their fridges and freezers.

2 November 2026

Tech News

Cyberattacks hit supermarket fridges and freezers in Europe

A number of incidents have taken place affecting supermarkets in Belgium, Sweden, Netherlands, Estonia, Luxembourg, Finland and Ireland, with fridge and freezer temperatures turned up, spoiling food.

2 November 2026

Europe News

Breaking news. Belgium's king considering PM's resignation, palace says

King Philippe said he regrets that no agreement had been reached and that the country cannot afford a prolonged political crisis.

2 November 2026

Euronews Tech Talks

Winners and gender gap issues of the science Nobel Prizes | Podcast

Password is Euronews Tech Talks’ new monthly series unpacking tech and health tech news from Europe and the world. In this first episode, we discover who the scientists awarded Nobel Prizes are, and whether the award has a gender gap issue.

30 October 2026

Europe News

Belgium's finance and tax agency hit by cyberattack, filing deadlines

The online portal MyMinfin and several other services have been temporarily taken offline as a precaution while officials investigate and secure their systems.

28 October 2026

Europe News

Brussels shops boarded up amid fears of repeat of last week's looting

Luxury boutiques and high-street retailers in central Brussels covered their windows with wooden panels to protect against possible looting as fresh protests raise concerns over further unrest.

24 October 2026

Europe News

Belgium boosts heating-oil subsidies for vulnerable households

Belgium is stepping up targeted aid to shield vulnerable households from soaring energy costs, but the limited support may fall short as prices rise.

23 October 2026

Europe News

Protesters clash with police in Belgium as demonstrations sweep Europe

Belgian Interior Minister Bernard Quintin said on Saturday that the situation was "no longer simply a protest," calling it "pure and simple violence."

17 October 2026

Culture news

Royal treatment for giant pumpkins in Brussels annual celebration

Organisers in Belgium expect 50,000 visitors at a pumpkin festival that will celebrate the wonderous ways of using the big vegetable.

17 October 2026

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Belgium: Pumpkimania festival takes over Groot-Bijgaarden Castle

Foxes, owls and deer made from pumpkins have taken over Groot-Bijgaarden Castle near Brussels. The Pumpkimania festival features a 772kg giant, pumpkin boat rides and Halloween activities until 1 November.

16 October 2026

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Belgium: 9 minors arrested as clashes erupt near Brussels-Midi

Clashes near Brussels-Midi station leave around ten arrested, including nine minors, as student and anti-austerity protests continue in Belgium.

13 October 2026

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Tens of thousands march in Brussels demanding urgent climate action

Tens of thousands of people marched through Brussels on Sunday, 11 October, demanding stronger action on climate change ahead of next month's COP31 summit in Antalya, Turkey.

12 October 2026

Europe News

Police and protesters clash in Brussels amid anti-austerity rally

Police and protesters clashed in Brussels on Friday as tens of thousands of people rallied separately in the Belgian capital against rising living costs and budget-tightening measures introduced by the government.

9 October 2026

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Belgian city’s historic canals turn green after record-hot summer

A thick carpet of green duckweed has covered Ghent’s canals, disrupting tour boats and raising fresh concerns about climate change in Belgium.

5 October 2026

The Europe Conversation

Europe went all in on soft power for too long, Minister Francken says

In an interview with Euronews, the Belgian defence minister argued that Europe spent too long focusing on soft power instead of defence.

1 October 2026

Europe News

Chinese-run Brussels networking club raises intelligence concerns

The Global CEOs Dinner Club brings business leaders and political figures together at high-level events in Brussels and is now seeking to expand into France.

30 September 2026