Protests Held In Belgium Over Flotilla Arrests

Aldi store staff in Belgium have initiated spontaneous protests against the company's decision to open stores on Sundays. Employees learned of the directive late last week, leading to immediate action. The protests highlight a conflict between management's operational plans and employee concerns. Approximately 100 protesters gathered Thursday evening in front of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Brussels. The demonstration was organized by Global Summit and Greenpeace Belgium following the arrest of about 175 participants from a new humanitarian flotilla by the Israeli military. Additional protests in support of the flotilla occurred in Ghent and Antwerp to demand international law compliance.