Belgium Braces for 72-Hour National Strike Shutting Down Air, Rail and Urban Transport
Brussels Airport to Halt All Departures on 26 November as Nationwide Strike Looms
Port of Antwerp Warns of Strike-Related Delays as Logisticians Activate Contingency Plans
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Overnight Border Blitz Checks 734 Travellers on Belgian–French Frontier
A surprise Franco-Belgian police sweep between 21-22 November checked 734 travellers and seized multiple vehicles. The operation signals stepped-up enforcement ahead of the EU’s new Entry/Exit System and could translate into longer commutes for cross-border workers.
Belgium Braces for Three-Day National Strike Disrupting Flights, Trains and Urban Transport
A 24–26 November general strike will halt most Belgian trains, urban transport and outbound flights, forcing Eurostar and Brussels Airport to cancel services. Multinational firms should expect major travel disruption, cost increases and possible road checks, and activate remote-work or re-routing plans.
Overnight Border Blitz Sees 734 People Checked on Belgian-French Frontier
A night-time joint police operation checked 734 travellers on the Belgian-French border, resulting in arrests, fines and vehicle seizures. Businesses running cross-border staff movements should expect more spot checks and ensure all employees carry proper ID.