Brussels fortifies shopfronts ahead of Saturday protest

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Brussels is barricading shopfronts ahead of an unofficial protest scheduled for Saturday, as retailers fear a repeat of looting that followed an October 17 demonstration. Stores on Rue Neuve, including Nike and JD, have boarded up windows after being pillaged during last week's riots. Luxury boutiques on Avenue Louise have also installed protective shutters, while police plan to monitor these high-end targets closely. The anonymous calls for a "peaceful" social protest have spread via AI-generated flyers. Last Saturday's unauthorized march led to 150 arrests in Brussels and Liège, and similar gatherings are planned across Europe.


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