Bernard Quintin

Student and labor protests in France and Belgium

4 clusters · 69 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Brussels protests against austerity measures turn violent

Student and labor protests in France and Belgium have escalated into widespread civil disorder. In Belgium, national mobilizations involving approximately 30,000 to 50,000 people in Brussels alone have targeted federal g

Drug trafficking violence in Brussels

9 clusters · 43 sources · last updated 20 days ago

Latest: Belgium extends military presence in Brussels stations

The surge of violence in Brussels linked to drug trafficking disputes has reached a critical level. By late August 2026, the region recorded 69 shooting incidents this year, contributing to approximately 170 shooting inc

Western Europe drought and escalating wildfires

15 clusters · 498 sources · last updated 20 days ago

Latest: Hoge Venen nature reserve suffers massive wildfire

The wildfire in the Hautes-Fagnes (High Fens) region, which burned approximately 3,366 hectares, has been encircled by firefighters. While the blaze is considered contained, authorities warn of ‘zombie fires’—underground

Mosque vandalism in Belgium

2 clusters · 11 sources · last updated 28 days ago

Latest: Brussels mosque targeted by swastika graffiti

A series of vandalism attacks targeting mosques in Belgium has prompted investigations and calls for increased security for religious sites. In Schelle, the Tawfieq mosque was vandalized with swastikas, hateful messages