Civil UnrestEurope
Liège Student Protests: Nearly 200 Arrests, March Allowed
Nearly 200 arrests in Liège since 1 October as student protests turn violent. The mayor has banned large gatherings, but an authorized march went ahead.
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SocietyEurope
Ten Arrested in Liège Protests; France Closes 500 Schools
Ten people were arrested in Liège as student protests swept Wallonia, while around 500 schools in France remained closed amid a spreading youth movement.
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EducationEurope
Liège Schools Blocked by Students Backing Teachers
Students blocked about a dozen schools in Liège in support of striking teachers. Police reported projectiles and vandalism; some protests stayed peaceful.
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Local News
Liège Converts 3,000 Free Parking Spaces to Paid Zones
Liège converts nearly 3,000 free parking spaces to paid parking in Outremeuse and Fragnée from November 2026, sparking mixed reactions.
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EducationBelgium
Liège Teachers Resume Strike as School Year Begins
Teachers in several Liège schools resumed strike action days after the new school year began, protesting austerity measures in education.
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Local News
Liège Cancels August 15 Fireworks Over Fire Risk
Liège cancels its August 15 fireworks display due to elevated fire risk from drought, following Huy's lead. The tir de campes is maintained.
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Local NewsSecurity
Belgian Woman Indicted in Paris Bank of America Attack Plot
A 24-year-old Belgian woman from Liège has been indicted and incarcerated in Paris for her alleged role in a foiled attack plot against Bank of America.
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Crime
Murder Probe Opened After Body Found in Meuse at Sclessin
Belgian authorities have opened a murder investigation after a man's body was found in the Meuse river at Sclessin, near Liège, with traces of blows.
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Environment
Meuse Turns Green in Liège: Scientists Solve the Mystery
ULiège researchers identify cyanobacteria bloom as the cause of the Meuse river's green color in Liège, a rare phenomenon linked to heat.
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Environment
Cyanobacteria Bloom Caused Meuse's Green Color in Liège
ULiège confirmed cyanobacteria caused the Meuse's green color in Liège. The rare bloom, linked to the heatwave, poses risks to pets.
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EnvironmentSociety
Five Years On, Belgian Flood Trauma Still Haunts Survivors
Five years after the 2021 Belgian floods killed 39, survivors in Liège still grapple with trauma. A new RTBF report captures their stories.
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Crime & SecurityEurope
Liège Synagogue Suspect Held as Probe Links to Iran Network
A suspect in the March explosion outside Liège synagogue remains detained as Belgian investigators uncover links to an Iran-backed network.
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Entertainment & Culture
Les Ardentes at 20: The Festival That Put Rap Center Stage
Belgium's Les Ardentes festival celebrates 20 years of championing hip-hop, evolving from a small local event into Europe's largest urban music festival.
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SocietyPolitics
Liège Ends Free School Childcare Amid Budget Pressures
Liège ends free school childcare, introducing fees up to €75 per child. The move follows Wallonia's Plan Oxygène austerity conditions.
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EducationEurope
Kayak Stages Keep Kids Busy During Belgium Teacher Strike
A Liège kayak club organizes micro-stages for children during school closures caused by a teachers' strike against austerity measures in Belgium.
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EducationPolitics
Defying Court Order, Picket Line Disrupts School in Liège
Despite a court order with €1,000 fines, teachers from other schools maintain a picket line at Sainte-Véronique in Liège, disrupting classes.
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EducationPolitics
Liège Parents Win Court Order to Lift School Strike Pickets
Liège parents win court order to remove school strike pickets at Sainte-Véronique, allowing students access amid a dispute over education reform.
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EmergencyIndustry
Renewi Fire in Seraing Probed as Possible Arson
A fire at Renewi's waste facility in Seraing mobilized 30 firefighters overnight. Investigators probe possible arson after a suspect was caught on camera.
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JusticeEconomy
Belgian Police Raid 10 Firms in €8.5M Leave Fraud Probe
Belgian authorities raid ten Liège companies and arrest seven suspects in a €8.5 million paid education leave fraud scheme involving over 150 firms.
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ReligionHistory
Jesuits Prepare to Leave Liège After 456 Years
After 456 years, the Jesuits are leaving Liège. The farewell Mass on June 13 closes a historic chapter in Belgian religious and educational history.
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EducationPolitics
Liège Crisis: Exams Canceled as Austerity Decree Passes
Liège cancels exams in 13 secondary schools as Wallonia's controversial education austerity decree clears budget committee, deepening the crisis.
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LaborBelgium
Bpost Workers Strike in Liège and Seraing Amid Tensions
Bpost postal workers in Liège and Seraing strike on Friday, disrupting mail delivery after a new collective agreement was rejected by major unions.
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Culture & Society
Liège Suspends Patrick Bruel's Honorary Citizenship Title
Liège temporarily suspended Patrick Bruel's honorary citizenship after multiple sexual assault and rape allegations emerged against the French singer.
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JusticeSociety
Liège Man Inherited €1M and Two Houses While on Welfare
A Verviers man inherited two houses and over €1 million while fraudulently receiving CPAS benefits. The Liège court sentenced him to community service.
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Crime & JusticeEurope
Suspect in Liège Synagogue Attack Arrested in Turkey
Iraqi militia commander Mohammad al-Saadi charged with orchestrating the Liège synagogue bombing and 18 other terror attacks across Europe.
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Crime & JusticeBelgium
Four Arrest Warrants Sought After Ans Shooting in Belgium
Belgian prosecutors seek four arrest warrants for attempted murder after a shooting in Ans wounded three men. Nine detained, five released.
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