Brussels businesses barricade as police brace for possible unrest

lalibre.be (French) —

Brussels remains calm on Saturday, October 24, despite AI-generated calls for protests circulating on social media, prompting authorities to prepare for potential unrest and businesses to barricade themselves. Belga news agency reported no incidents at Brussels-Central station and the Bourse square, two designated gathering points, with police confirming calm at other locations. Calls are spreading mainly on TikTok and Instagram via anonymous accounts like @manif.belgique. Shops on Rue Neuve, Avenue Louise, and Avenue de la Toison d'Or have closed and protected their windows as a precaution. Police are deployed at key sites, ready to intervene if needed.


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