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12 stories from Belgium on One Turn, since October 6, 2026, newest first. Each links to its sources and to its place on the 3D globe.
Total car sales in Europe rose 10.2% year on year in September, data from the European Automobile Manufacturers' Association showed. Record gasoline and diesel prices are accelerating purchases of electric and hybrid vehicles, while registrations of conventional cars fell by double digits in key markets.
Government and business websites across Europe and elsewhere were taken offline as a precaution after critical vulnerabilities were found in PHP, a widely used programming language, and a security update was issued. The flaws were described as the most significant ever found by AI.
Day 1 of 3 · Later: Oct 22, Oct 23 · The story so far
European Commission regulators opened an investigation into Booking.com, alleging the platform has not done enough to protect consumers from fake listings and scams.
The European Commission's new Arctic strategy shifts focus from long-term climate concerns to security amid pressure from Russia and the US. It reaffirms EU opposition to Arctic oil and gas development, even as gas storage is depleted and prices near 2022 crisis levels.
Europe faces rising fuel costs through winter as Middle East disruptions limit supply and threaten infrastructure, with consumers hit hard unless governments step in.
Day 1 of 4 · Later: Oct 19, Oct 20, Oct 21 · The story so far
At an EU summit in Brussels, Ukraine's president asked European leaders for an additional €70 billion to fund the war effort. EU leaders reaffirmed their support as relations between Kyiv and the Trump administration deteriorate over Starlink restrictions and a US diesel deal with Russia.
Day 1 of 3 · Later: Oct 20, Oct 21 · The story so far
Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy agreed in Brussels to improve relations. Hungary lifted its objections to further EU accession talks for Ukraine after progress on rights for the ethnic Hungarian minority in Ukraine.
Day 3 of 4 · Earlier: Oct 12, Oct 13 · Later: Oct 17 · The story so far
The Council of the European Union adopted a 22nd round of sanctions over Russia's war in Ukraine. It lists 1,569 individuals and entities linked to Russia's military-industrial complex, the largest set of listings to date.
Day 2 of 4 · Earlier: Oct 12 · Later: Oct 16, Oct 17 · The story so far
The Council of the European Union approved its 22nd package of sanctions over Russia's war in Ukraine, listing 1,569 individuals and entities in Russia's military-industrial complex. The EU described it as its largest-ever package of listings.
Day 1 of 4 · Later: Oct 13, Oct 16, Oct 17 · The story so far
Riots broke out for a second day in Liège following student protests over education costs. Authorities closed Guillemins station and urged businesses to shut, and more than 100 people were arrested.
Day 3 of 3 · Earlier: Oct 6, Oct 7 · The story so far
Riots broke out in Liège for a second straight day after student protests over education costs, damaging shops and bus shelters. Authorities closed Guillemins railway station, urged businesses to shut, and arrested more than 100 people.
Day 2 of 3 · Earlier: Oct 6 · Later: Oct 8 · The story so far
Riots erupted in Liège after a day of student protests over education, damaging shops and destroying bus shelters in the city center.
Day 1 of 3 · Later: Oct 7, Oct 8 · The story so far
Figures: Belgium on World Bank Open Data, latest available year.