Hundreds march against COVID-19 restrictions in Belgium

Brussels police fire tear gas as COVID restrictions protests turn violent

During a protest against coronavirus restrictions in Brussels, police used water cannons and tear gas. Authorities estimate 8,000 gathered, far fewer that the 35,000 a few weeks ago.

Belgian police fire water cannon at anti-lockdown protests

Two officers and four protesters hospitalised, and 20 people arrested, after clashes in BrusselsBelgian police have fired water cannon and used teargas to disperse protesters opposed to compulsory health measures against the coronavirus pandemic.About 8,000 people marched through Brussels towards the headquarters of the European Union, chanting “freedom” and letting off fireworks.Continue reading...

Belgian Police Use Water, Tear Gas on COVID Protesters

Belgian police used water cannon and tear gas Sunday to disperse some rowdy protesters in Brussels after most demonstrators marched peacefully to protest tightened COVID-19 restrictions that aim to counter a surge of coronavirus infections. Thousands came to reject the new measures announced Friday, the third week in a row that the government has tightened its rules as an avalanche of new cases strains the country's health services, depriving pe…

Covid: Water cannons and tear gas used after Brussels anti-restriction protests turn violent

Belgian police used water cannons and tear gas to disperse protesters in Brussels on Sunday after a small number of protesters marching against new Covid measures turned violent.

Belgian police fire water cannon and tear gas as crowds protest Covid rules

The protesters, some sharing conspiracy theories, set off fireworks as they attempted to reach the EU headquarters in Brussels.

Protest against coronavirus restrictions turns violent in Brussels

Demonstrators were protesting against rules imposed in October that oblige people to show Covid-19 passes to access bars and restaurants.