Brussels Daily Brief — 24 June 2026
Brussels Daily Press Review — 2026-06-24
TL;DR
Main Brussels stories today:
- Otmane Souieh death: the three accused have been found guilty of acts of torture.
- Weather: temperatures keep rising, with up to 37°C expected this Wednesday.
- A woman was injured with a knife in Uccle, and a suspect has been arrested.
- Foyer anderlechtois: SLRB management says it received no complaint before the VRT report.
🌤️ Weather
Brussels: ☀️ +21°C
Politics
Belgian households will not receive EU energy support, as Brussels MR delays draw criticism.
The absence of EU energy support for Belgian households is being described as incomprehensible amid delays linked to Brussels MR.
Source:
- 'Incomprehensible': No EU energy support for Belgian households as Brussels MR delays... - Brussels Times
Transport
Metro 3 hearings end with concerns that not all answers have been provided.
The hearings on Brussels Metro 3 have ended, but doubts remain over whether the process has delivered all the necessary answers.
Source:
- Fin des auditions sur le Métro 3 : “Je ne pense pas qu’on ait toutes les réponses”, d... - BX1
EU/International
The man who coined “Brexit” reflects on a bittersweet legacy.
The person credited with inventing the word “Brexit” looks back on the term’s legacy with mixed feelings.
Source:
- The man who invented the word 'Brexit' on his bittersweet legacy - Brussels Times
Environment
Public-sector strike disrupts waste collections in Brussels.
Waste collections in Brussels are being disrupted because of strike action in public services.
Source:
- Grève dans les services publics : les collectes de déchets perturbées à Bruxelles - RTBF
Society
Otmane Souieh death: the three accused found guilty of acts of torture.
The three defendants in the case of Otmane Souieh’s death have been found guilty of acts of torture.
Source:
- Décès d’Otmane Souieh: les trois accusés sont reconnus coupables d’actes de torture - BX1
Weather: temperatures keep rising, with up to 37°C expected this Wednesday.
Brussels faces another very hot day, with temperatures forecast to climb as high as 37°C.
Source:
- Météo: le mercure grimpe encore: jusqu’à 37°C ce mercredi - BX1
Woman injured with a knife in Uccle; suspect arrested.
A woman was wounded in a knife attack in Uccle, and police have arrested a suspect.
Source:
- Une femme blessée à l’arme blanche à Uccle, un suspect interpellé - BX1
Foyer anderlechtois: SLRB management says it received no complaint before the VRT report.
The management of the Brussels Regional Housing Company says it had not received any complaint about Foyer anderlechtois before the VRT report.
Source:
- Foyer anderlechtois : la direction de la SLRB soutient n’avoir reçu aucune plainte av... - BX1
Advanced 24-hour veterinary clinic opens in Watermael-Boitsfort.
A new high-level veterinary clinic has opened around the clock in Watermael-Boitsfort.
Source:
- Une clinique vétérinaire de pointe ouvre 24h/24 à Watermael-Boitsfort: “C’était un vr... - BX1
Why so many co-owners clash with their property manager.
A BRUZZ open call in May found that many Brussels residents have a complex, and sometimes deeply troubled, relationship with their property manager.
Source:
- Waarom zoveel mede-eigenaars botsen met hun syndicus - BRUZZ
Economy & Labour
Brussels public-service and non-profit workers take to the streets.
Workers from Brussels public services and the non-profit sector demonstrated in the streets.
Source:
- Les travailleurs des services publics et du secteur non marchand bruxellois dans la rue - BX1
Brussels rubbish collection disrupted by Tuesday’s public-sector strike.
Tuesday’s public-sector strike caused disruption to rubbish collection in Brussels.
Source:
- Brussels rubbish collection disrupted due to Tuesday's public sector strike - Brussels Times
Read the full briefing (EN/FR/NL) online: manneken.brussels/news/en/2026-06-24-press-review Compiled from BX1, RTBF, Brussels Times. Brussels, 2026-06-24.