Demonstrators in the center of Brussels. File photoBRUSSELS, Oct 16 In the Belgian capital on Sunday afternoon there was a demonstration of those who are dissatisfied — including high inflation and rising energy prices, Belgian media reported. «About 2,000 people (according to police ) and 4,000 people (according to the organizers) gathered this Sunday afternoon in the center of Brussels for a «Day of Justice» demonstration, the RTBF television and radio company said in a note. These are mainly residents who have already opposed the measures introduced in response to the coronavirus pandemic , but their dissatisfaction is no longer limited to this, it notes. «Inflation and energy prices are also of concern to them … Everyone is especially outraged by politicians, but also by the media,» the RTBF said. measures, vaccinations, masks and COVID certificates are still strong, but rising inflation and apparently out-of-control energy prices have also brought many demonstrators to the streets.» notes Le Soir. No incidents were reported during the protest. However, firecrackers were heard regularly, according to Le Soir.
