Police used tear gas and water cannon at protest near Gara Centrala
Police dispersed protesters near Gara Centrala on Friday with tear gas and a water cannon, and several people were arrested.
Written later, from the reports of that day.
What it means for you
If you travel through Brussels, expect public transport disruption. Belgian trade unions are holding two separate days of action, on Friday and on Monday, against budget cuts planned by the federal government. Police did not say how many people took part in the protests.
What happened
Police intervened on Friday morning with tear gas and a water cannon to disperse protesters gathered near the Gara Centrala, the regional police said. A group of protesters dressed in black threw wooden beams, bottles and bins at officers. Several protesters were arrested.
In short
- Several protesters were arrested, according to the regional police.
- Belgian trade unions organised two separate days of action, on Friday and Monday.
- The actions are against budget cuts planned by the federal government.
- Public transport in Brussels and the rest of the country will be disrupted.
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