Brussels Protests Turn Violent as Police Clash With Demonstrators
Several hundred mostly young protesters clashed with Belgian police in Brussels on October 17, 2026, in unrest partly inspired by French demonstrations, prompting tear gas use and condemnation from Interior Minister Bernard Quintin, who described the violence as organized.
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| Oct 17, 10:29 AM | euronews.com | Protesters clash with police in Belgium as demonstrations turn violent across Europe |
| Oct 17, 10:24 AM | lemonde.fr | Belgian police fire tear gas at protesters |
| Oct 17, 7:26 AM | straitstimes.com | Protesters clash with police in Brussels |