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Farmers' Fury: Eggs, Stones, and Chaos Unleashed at European Parliament
In a substantial protest on Thursday, farmers unleashed chaos near the European Parliament, pelting eggs and stones at the iconic building. The demonstration, fueled by grievances over taxes and escalating costs, turned volatile as fires ignited in the vicinity.
Kaili sees daughter for the first time
Eva Kaili, a former vice president and member of the European Parliament who is facing corruption charges in Brussels over her role in what has been dubbed Qatargate, saw her daughter for the first time on Friday since she was remanded in custody last month.
The Greek politician's 22-month-old daughter was brought to the Haren prison in Brussels by her father, Alexandros Kailis.
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Many People Injured in Brussels after Police Dispersed Illegal Gatherings
At least 26 officers were injured during an operation to disperse a large crowd that gathered in the Bois de la Cambre park on the south side of the Belgian capital, the agency reported citing a police spokesman.
Water cannons and mounted policemen were deployed.
North Railway Station in Brussels Evacuated Due to a Bomb Threat
Belgian Brussels-North railway station is one of the three major stations that carries some 200,000 weekly and is located near several corporation headquarters, government offices and Flemish ministries.
The police have evacuated Bruxelles-Nord train station in the Belgian capital, a representative of the federal police told Sputnik Monday.
Policemen Fired at a Car in Brussels Because of Bomb Hoax
Police officers fired at a car in the Mollenbeck district of Brussels and called for sappers after the driver said explosives were in the car, Belgium's federal prosecutor's office were quoted by Reuters.
Man shouted “Allah hu Akbar” in Brussels shooting (video)
Belgian troops shot a suspected “terrorist” bomber in Brussels Central Station on Tuesday but there were no other casualties and the situation was brought under control after people were evacuated, officials said.
German police arrest Syrian bomb plot suspect
German police Oct. 10 arrested a Syrian man suspected of plotting a jihadist bomb attack after a two-day manhunt, in a case that has sparked fresh calls for greater checks on asylum seekers.
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Belgium wants deal with Turkey to stop foreign fighters
Belgium has requested an agreement between Turkey and European Union to monitor the movement of foreign fighters, the Belgian interior minister said on April 20.
Clashes between police and far-right protesters in Brussels
Violent incidents occurred at Belgian capital with police dispersing far-right protesters at memorial for the victims of Brussels attacks, using water cannon.
Police authorities intervened after tensions erupted between mourners and right-wing protesters during a crowded rally at Brussels’ Place de la Bourse on Sunday.
Algerian arrested in Italy as Belgium attack investigation widens
Italian police arrested an Algerian suspected of making documents for militants linked to the Brussels bombings and Belgian authorities charged a man connected with a French raid as the investigation into the attacks spread to other countries.