Tens of thousands take part in demonstrations against COVID restrictions as the Omicron variant fuels a new wave of infections.

“Police have fired water cannon and tear gas to disperse protesters near the European Commission’s headquarters in Brussels after a protest involving some 50,000 people opposing COVID-19 restrictions turned violent.

Although Belgium announced a slight easing of coronavirus restrictions on Friday, despite record infections, the government also said people must have booster shots after five months to maintain the COVID-19 passes which allow them to access bars or cinemas.”

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2022/1/23/police-fire-water-cannon-tear-gas-at-brussels-covid-protest