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One Turn followed this story across 3 editions, from Liège, Belgium on October 6, 2026. Newest first.
Liège is a major university city in Belgium's French-speaking Wallonia region, where budget measures affecting education have prompted protests.
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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.
Sources: Al Jazeera · See it on the globe
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.
Sources: Al Jazeera, AA · See it on the globe
Riots erupted in Liège after a day of student protests over education, damaging shops and destroying bus shelters in the city center.
Why it matters: The unrest reflects growing anger over education policy in Belgium's French-speaking region.
Sources: AA · See it on the globe