Nationwide strike in Belgium disrupts travel, closes schools over pension reform fears.

A nationwide strike in Belgium on Monday disrupted air and rail travel, with over 40% of flights at Brussels Airport cancelled and only a third of trains operating. The strike, organized by major unions, protests potential pension reforms being discussed by parties in government formation talks. Schools were also closed, and tens of thousands of teachers joined a rally in Brussels against the proposed reforms.

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