US EditionBelgium commemorates Brussels attacks 10 years on
The attacks killed 32 and wounded over 300, prompting increased intelligence sharing and a rise in state security staff from 600 to 950, officials said.
- Sunday marks Belgium's 10th anniversary of the November 13, 2015 attacks, with a national tribute attended by survivors including Christelle Giovannetti.
- On Tuesday, three suicide bombers detonated at Zaventem airport and a metro station after retreating to Brussels safe houses, linked to the Paris attack cell.
- Authorities report the state security service increased from 600 to 950 staff, and Gert Vercauteren noted that 'we have learnt the right lessons'.
- Victims' groups say some cannot have injuries recognised for compensation, and 14 victims were asked to repay payments, with Defence Minister Theo Francken admitting a mistake.
- With the threat level at three, commemorations come as recent incidents include a synagogue blast in Liège and attacks in the Netherlands, amid concerns over the war in the Middle East.
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Belgium recalled the victims of the terrorist attacks of ten years ago.
"Our security officials have a duty to learn from the past," said Prime Minister Bart De Wever. "The terrorist threat is maintained at level 3 out of 4 in the country and has been considered "serious" since an attack in Brussels in October 2023.
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