
Europe’s Capital Shaken by Gang Wars and Explosions— Again
Mayor of Saint-Gilles Jean Spinette said “We must all stand up and say enough is enough.”

Mayor of Saint-Gilles Jean Spinette said “We must all stand up and say enough is enough.”

Over the past five days, the Saint-Gilles quarter of the Belgian capital saw a series of explosions and shootings, bringing Brussels’ total violent incidents in 2025 to 96.

A firearm was discharged in Saint-Gilles: with no reported injuries to date, it nevertheless points to deteriorating public safety in the Belgian capital.