Heatwave and strike at Brussels Airport
This Monday, Belgium faces a weather alert for high temperatures, while social movements affect transport and industry. Here are the essential news points of the day.
The warning phase of the "high heat and ozone peaks" plan has been activated by the Celine organization, following forecasts from the Royal Meteorological Institute (RMI). Temperatures exceeding 30°C are expected starting Tuesday, caused by warm air currents coming from southern Europe towards our regions.
At Zaventem Airport (Brussels Airport), a strike launched at the baggage handler Aviapartner caused delays for about sixty flights this morning. The unions Synova, ACV Puls, and BBTK explain this movement by persistent dissatisfaction among staff regarding working conditions.
In the education sector, a survey conducted by several organizations (Fapeo, Ufapnec, and a student organization) reveals broad support for the teachers' movement. More than 80% of parents and 90% of students support their demands. Furthermore, 53.7% of students believe it is relevant to maintain end-of-year exams.
The industrial world is marked by two significant social conflicts. In Charleroi, workers at the Thy-Marcinelle steel plant are beginning their 24th day of strike to protest against a restructuring of the hot phase. In Seneffe, workers at the Syngenta company have been informed of a threat of closure for their site by the end of 2027.
On the political front, Walloon Minister Adrien Dolimont defended the confidentiality of certain budgetary documents before the Court of Audit. The dispute concerns standardized forms implemented by the government to harmonize information collection.
Finally, a joint police operation between the Boraine police zone and the French judicial police led to the dismantling of an illegal IPTV service network. Three people were placed in pre-trial detention following this intervention.
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