Liege: (RightNow) Students in the eastern Belgian city of Liege protested for better educational conditions. Security officials have been put on alert.

According to local media, 107 individuals were arrested on charges of vandalism and arson. Tensions remain high at protest sites.

The Belgian government advised businesses to close early. The central station was temporarily shut down, affecting public movement.

Police have advised the public to avoid the city center. Security has been tightened due to the protests.

It is noteworthy that these protests began against French educational authorities’ plans to increase tuition fees. Belgium’s official languages are French and Dutch.