The Press Junction.
The Press Junction.
11 July 2026
Shared e-scooters banned in the capital of Europe starting in 2027

Shared e-scooters banned in the capital of Europe starting in 2027

Following Paris, Madrid, and Prague, Brussels has now also decided to ban shared e-scooters. The contracts of the current providers, Bolt and Dott, run until the end of 2026 but will not be renewed.

Noteworthy: More accidents on Belgian roads when national team plays

Noteworthy: More accidents on Belgian roads when national team plays

The World Cup is just around the corner, which is good news for all football fans, but less so for those concerned about road safety. The Belgian traffic institute VIAS has observed a significant increase in traffic accidents on days when the Belgian national team is in action at a major football tournament.

Michelin-starred restaurant Noma bounces back after misconduct by fired head chef

Michelin-starred restaurant Noma bounces back after misconduct by fired head chef

Renowned Danish chef René Redzepi left Noma, the world-famous modern Nordic restaurant he co-founded, in March after admitting to having mistreated and physically assaulted staff for years.

Teenagers pelt Amsterdam canal boats with eggs and water balloons

Teenagers pelt Amsterdam canal boats with eggs and water balloons

Amsterdam canal boat captains are sounding the alarm as a troubling trend gains momentum.

Hantavirus detected on the world's most remote inhabited island

Hantavirus detected on the world's most remote inhabited island

A British man who was traveling on the cruise ship MV Hondius has tested positive for hantavirus. This was reported by the World Health Organization (WHO).

No more executions with nitrogen in Alabama: 'Too gruesome'

No more executions with nitrogen in Alabama: 'Too gruesome'

A federal judge has banned the U.S. state of Alabama from executing an inmate with nitrogen gas. Judge Emily C. Marks ruled that the method exceeds the ban on cruel and unusual punishment. The decision came a day after the appeals court overturned its earlier ruling, ruling that the method was indeed constitutional. The widely contested method has now been declared unconstitutional after all.

Donkeys help fight wildfires in Spain

Donkeys help fight wildfires in Spain

They don't slide down a pole or wear a firefighter's uniform, but in Spain, a group of donkeys have officially joined the ranks of the local fire department.

Hungarian anti-corruption boss indicted for corruption

Hungarian anti-corruption boss indicted for corruption

Viktor Orbán's political grip on Hungary is loosening, but not without a fierce struggle — and tensions appear to be mounting on multiple fronts.

Lyhanna death leads to urgency: France speeds up 70,000 child abuse cases

Lyhanna death leads to urgency: France speeds up 70,000 child abuse cases

The death of 11-year-old Lyhanna in France will not have been in vain: the French court will speed up 70,000 files on violence against children.

Protest against Trump family persists in Albania

Protest against Trump family persists in Albania

Protests against the Trump family's plans have been going on for days in Albania. The protest is known as the "flamingo revolution" and does not seem to be subsiding.