Brussels shopkeepers are actively barricading and boarding up their stores, fearing potential protests and looting. This protective action comes after calls from extreme left-wing groups, with businesses aiming to prevent damage and closures.

De Morgen: 'Only struggle pays!': Brussels traders barricade shops after extreme left calls

Shopkeepers in Brussels have barricaded their stores following calls from extreme left-wing groups, with the slogan 'Only struggle pays!' being prominent.

De Standaard: Brussels shopkeepers board up windows fearing protest

Shopkeepers in Brussels are preparing for potential protests, with some opting to board up their storefronts preemptively to avoid damage and subsequent closures.

Conner Rousseau, the leader of the Flemish social-democratic Vooruit party, has publicly voiced his disappointment with Prime Minister Bart De Wever regarding ongoing federal budget negotiations. Rousseau stated that a constructive approach from Vooruit has not been met with goodwill.

De Standaard: Conner Rousseau expresses disappointment in the Prime Minister

For the first time, For.president Conner Rousseau has voiced his disappointment with Prime Minister Bart De Wever regarding budget talks, stating that a constructive approach did not yield goodwill.

Storm Austen continues to impact Belgium, causing damage throughout Flanders. A yellow code has been issued for heavy rain and strong winds, with gusts expected to reach up to 85 km/h.

HLN: Storm Austen causes damage across Flanders: Yellow code for heavy rain and wind

Storm Austen is causing damage throughout Flanders, with a yellow code issued for heavy rain and expected gusts of up to 85 km/h this evening.

RTBF: Storm Austen Hits Belgium

Storm Austen has impacted Belgium.

Internal conflict is brewing within the Socialist Party (PS) concerning the management of protests by Philippe Close, Mayor of Brussels, and Willy Demeyer, Mayor of Liège. There are calls within the party to publicly acknowledge police violence.

La Libre: "We Must Publicly Acknowledge Police Violence": Management of Protests by…

The handling of protests by Philippe Close and Willy Demeyer is causing internal conflict within the Socialist Party (PS), with calls to publicly acknowledge police violence.

Young people in Schaerbeek are expressing significant worries about safety, drawing comparisons between Brussels and Marseille. Concurrently, Flemish individuals are highlighting the severe financial burden of expensive nursing home bills, with some contemplating extreme measures like disinheritance to avoid public welfare recovery of costs.

La Libre: Concerns of Young People in Schaerbeek: "Brussels Has Become Marseille!"

Young people in Schaerbeek express worries, likening Brussels to Marseille.

HLN: Four Flemish people on the burden of expensive nursing home bills: 'I will…

Four Flemish individuals share the difficulties they face in paying expensive nursing home bills, with one stating they will disinherit themselves to avoid costs being recovered by the public welfare system.

Belgium will revert to winter time during the night of October 24th to 25th, 2026, marking the annual change.

RTBF: Belgium to Switch to Winter Time on October 24-25, 2026

Belgium will revert to winter time during the night of October 24th to 25th, 2026.

An analysis of Theo Francken's social media activity highlights his provocative style, frequently pushing the boundaries of both the government and his New Flemish Alliance (N-VA) party with far-right leaning commentary.

De Standaard: Theo Francken: "What a fuss here, young man"

An analysis of Theo Francken's social media activity reveals he is a provocative minister who frequently pushes the boundaries of the government and his party on the far-right.

Train services between Ottignies and Brussels-Luxembourg will be suspended from October 24th to November 1st to facilitate the completion of the RER project.

RTBF: Train Traffic Disruption Between Ottignies and Brussels-Luxembourg

Train traffic will be suspended between Ottignies and Brussels-Luxembourg from October 24th to November 1st to complete the RER project.