Society · Liège, Belgium · October 7, 2026

Over 100 arrested in second day of riots in Liège

Reported by 2 outlets · first reported Oct 5, 8:00 PM ET

Riots broke out in Liège for a second straight day after student protests over education costs, damaging shops and bus shelters. Authorities closed Guillemins railway station, urged businesses to shut, and arrested more than 100 people.

Why it matters

The unrest reflects tensions over the cost of education in Belgium and has disrupted a major transport hub.

Background

Liège is a major city in Belgium's French-speaking Wallonia region. Education policy in Belgium is managed by the language communities, and changes to fees and funding have prompted student protests.

The story so far

1. Oct 6Student protests turn to riots in Liège, Belgium
2. Oct 7Over 100 arrested in second day of riots in Liège
3. Oct 8Second day of riots in Liège after student protests; 100+ arrested

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Sources

• Al Jazeera ↗October 7, 2026
• AA ↗October 6, 2026

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