Belgium pension protests disrupt transport, schools

The nationwide strike that paralyzed Belgium's transport network on Monday highlighted growing opposition to proposed pension reforms, as labor unions mobilized an estimated 30,000 workers from across multiple sectors. The action brought air and rail services to a standstill and forced numerous schools to close their doors. In the Belgian capital, Brussels airport reported that nearly 50 percent of its flights were grounded after crew, including luggage handlers and security personnel, joined the walkout, and the national railway company NMBS operated...