Society · Liège, Belgium · October 8, 2026

Second day of riots in Liège after student protests; 100+ arrested

Reported by 1 outlet · first reported Oct 6, 8:00 PM ET

Riots broke out for a second day in Liège following student protests over education costs. Authorities closed Guillemins station and urged businesses to shut, and more than 100 people were arrested.

Why it matters

The unrest reflects anger over the cost of education in Belgium.

Background

Liège is a major university city in Belgium's French-speaking Wallonia region, where budget measures affecting education have prompted 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

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