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'If we burn, you burn with us!': Why a Gen Z youth wave of protest is sweeping Europe - analysis

Chiara, a 21-year-old student in protest-hit Milan, believes “it's vital to take part in people's spontaneous movements born from an explosion of rage that made collective action possible.”

Protesters take cover behind a plywood board as French riot police and gendarmes use a water canon amid clashes during an authorised demonstration organised by labor unions in Paris, October 24, 2026.
A police officer falls during a demonstration as part of nationwide protests called by the "Yellow Vests" movement against the cost of living and rising fuel prices, in Nantes, France, October 17, 2026.

Paris's cost of living protests spiral into France's worst violence, riots in decades

Police detain a demonstrator during a students' protest in Brussels, Belgium, October 17, 2026.

Protesters clash with police in Brussels as anti-government demonstrations spread across Europe

European Commissioner for Migration, Dimitris Avramopoulos arrives at Fort St. Angelo in Birgu, Malta, to attend a meeting of Interior ministers from four EU countries, France, Germany, Italy and Malta on September 23, 2019.

Greek parliament lifts immunity of ex-Commissioner amid EU 'Qatargate' probe


Swiss didn't make a deal with the devil on US tariffs, minister says

Switzerland defends new US tariff deal as ministers reject claims it surrenders to Trump’s trade demands.

Swiss federal councillor Guy Parmelin, head of the Federal Department of Economic Affairs, Education and Research (EAER) looks on during South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa's state visit in Bern, in the House of Parliament (Bundeshaus), Switzerland, October 29, 2025.

Plane carrying Hegseth makes unscheduled landing due to windshield crack

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s plane made an unscheduled landing in the UK due to a windshield crack, but he is reported safe.

US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth attends a meeting of the Ukraine Defence Contact Group, after a meeting of NATO Defense Ministers at the Alliance headquarters, in Brussels, Belgium October 15, 2025.

European airports work to bring check-in back to normal after cyberattack

Governments and companies have been the targets of cyberattacks in recent months, including luxury carmaker Jaguar Land Rover, which had to pause production as a result.

Travellers queue to check-in at Heathrow Airport Terminal 4, following a disruption to check-in and boarding systems caused by a cyberattack which has affected several major European airports, resulting in flight delays and cancellations, in Greater London, Britain, September 20, 2025.

Cyber meltdown: Brussels airport axes Half of Sunday departures after overnight attack

Lekhli said carriers were ordered to scrap half of Sunday departures as passengers face long queues during manual check-in and boarding.

Parked airplanes seen in Brussels airport in Belgium.

European airports race to fix check-in glitch after cyberattack

Europe’s busiest airports, including Heathrow and Berlin, faced delays and cancellations after a cyberattack on Collins Aerospace disrupted check-in systems. Recovery efforts are underway.

Travellers wait near check-in desks at Heathrow Airport Terminal 2, amid flight delays and cancellations, resulting from a disruption to check-in and boarding systems caused by a cyberattack which has affected several major European airports, in Greater London, Britain, September 20, 2025.

Tune into today's top stories: Gaza hospital strike, France summons US ambassador

The Jerusalem Post's must-listen news roundup with Ezra Taylor—the top stories, clear and concise.

Mourners carry the body of Palestinian cameraman Hussam al-Masri, who was a contractor for Reuters, after he was killed along with other journalists and people in Israeli strikes on Nasser hospital, in Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip, August 25, 2025.

Person stabbed after pro-Palestinian protest in Brussels, suspect arrested

There is conflicting information on if the attacker and victim were connected to the demonstration.

People take part in the Red Line demonstration, protesting against conditions in Gaza and demanding government to impose sanctions against Israel, in Brussels, Belgium, June 15 2025.

Flemish gov't. appeals court decision imposing BDS penalties for exporting military goods to Israel

The court ruled that any containers exiting the Port of Antwerp will face a penalty of €50,000 per container, up to a total of €5 million, in a move celebrated by BDS NGOs across Belgium.

 Pro-Palestinian, anti-Zionist stickers on a Brussels store window, December 2023; illustative.

Brussels turns blue for world premiere of 'The Smurfs: The Movie'

Rihanna, who voices Smurfette, attended the premiere.

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Brussels mayor told of pro-terror content of Samidoun's Resistance Festival prior to event

This comes despite Mayor Spinette of Saint-Gilles claiming that “The information in our possession did not allow for a priori prohibition without jeopardizing freedom of expression.”

 A man holds a placard calling for a total boycott of Israel during a pro-Palestinian protest in Brussels, January 19, 2025. (illustrative)