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Belgians rang in the new year differently across the country, but in Brussels and Antwerp in particular, some celebrations got out of hand.
Almost 30 officers in the Brussels-North police division called in sick this week in an act of protest following an incident in which a minor attacked an officer with a knife.
The City of Brussels is bracing itself for the next World Cup match featuring Morocco, after a previous victory this week led to rioting and 119 arrests.
A demonstration in Brussels to protest violence against women attracted several thousand people this weekend.
Brussels public transport operator Stib has launched a new campaign against the verbal and physical abuse its employees often face.
Violence broke out at a Standard Liège-Anderlecht football match this weekend, with Anderlecht fans throwing smoke bombs onto the playing field during the match.
Since the beginning of this year, the police have registered a dozen crimes in the vicinity of the Jeux d'Hiver nightclub in Bois de la Cambre.
The 12th shooting in just a few months took place in the Brussels municipality of Molenbeek on Monday, Bruzz reports.
When the coronavirus pandemic sparked a rise in domestic violence, campaigns were launched to offer women and children shelter and support during lockdown.
