Shipping Halted in Antwerp as Unions Renew Strikes Against Government

Shipping Halted in Antwerp as Unions Renew Strikes Against Government

The Port of Antwerp is reporting that disruptions caused by a strike against the government have continued to mount today with no ocean or inland ship...

Belgium has been paralysed for the fourth time this year by a 24-hour general strike called by unions over budget cuts and pension increases. Air and public transport services are disrupted. Brussels' main airport, Zaventem, has cancelled all flights, as has Charleroi Airport, Belgium's second-largest. It is located about 46 kilometres from Brussels and is popular with low-cost airlines.

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After a new day of mobilization, the FGTB defends the usefulness of strikes while experts warn about their economic cost and their impact on the attractiveness of Belgium for multinationals.

MADRID, 29 (EUROPA PRESS) The national strike in Belgium this Tuesday caused the cancellation of 50 flights in Spain with origin or destination to the European country, which means half of the operation for today's day between the two countries.According to the data provided to Europa Press by the airport manager Aena, [...] La entrada The national strike in Belgium causes the cancellation of 50 flights in Spain this Tuesday aparece primero en F…

Business activity and daily life in Belgium this Tuesday have been significantly slowed down by the general strike announced by the country's trade unions in protest against the policies of the federal government, led by Prime Minister Bart de Wever. — Ukrinform.