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flandersnews.be Mo 26 Feb Here are today’s top stories. Main Story  Economy Fires burn in the European District, police deploy water cannon at road blocks (VIDEO) After a good-spirited start the atmosphere at Monday's farmers' protest in Brussels turned nasty and police used water cannon to douse the flames of tires set alight by farmers protesting against EU farm policies. Transport Traffic disrupted as farmers converge on Brussels (VIDEO) Farmers’ organisations have today taken their protests and tractors to Brussels as EU farm ministers gather. Police have asked commuters not to travel to the capital by car today and to use public transport. Economy Why are farmers driving their tractors to Brussels today? It’s the meeting of European agriculture ministers that has mobilised many farmers. Hundreds of tractors are expected in Brussel. The farmers plan to head for Schuman Circus where European agriculture ministers meet to look at measures to a... Home News EU nationals can vote in the European elections, but must register by 31 March     Home News Unlicensed drunk driver mows down cycling enthusiasts in Ghent     Economy Flights delayed at Zaventem as baggage handlers strike     Education Flemish government vetoes university plans for English-only MSc programmes     Home News Yellow weather warning for rain in western parts     Society Michelin stars galore for Flemish eateries (VIDEO)     Consumer Affairs Parking scan cars often wrongly issue parking fines     Politics Why are some political parties investing in “news apps”?     Climate & Environment “Report unnecessary plastic packaging in supermarkets!” Follow Flandersnews elsewhere © VRT 2024 Privacybeleid Gebruiksvoorwaarden Contact