Geography of Belgium

Sofia Airport Steps Up Security after Brussels Attacks

Bulgarian Transport Minister Ivaylo Moskovski has said no flights scheduled from Sofia to Brussels are to take place as of the moment.

Speaking to reporters, he has added a en emergency meeting presided by Interior Minister Rumyana Bachvarova on Tuesday afternoon will be held to establish whether the level of security alert should be raised.

Belgian intelligence service knew about an impending attack

Brussels is on high alert following the explosions occurred in capital’s airport and metro station killing at least 23 people.

As it was brought to light, Belgian authorities had advanced knowledge of the terrorist attacks in Brussels, but they did not know when and where they would take place.

Death Toll Rising, Scores Injured in Brussels Attacks

At least 26 people have been reported dead by different sources following the blasts at Zaventem Airport and the Maelbeek metro station in Brussels.

As many as 136 are described as heavily wounded.

Public broadcaster RBTF cites prosecuting authorities, according to which 11 people have lost their lives in the Zaventem explosions.

Blast occurred at Brussels metro station kills at least 10 (pics+vid)

An explosion occurred at a metro station in Brussels following two blasts in Belgian capital’s airport, killing at least 10 people according to local police, as cited by TASS.

Brussels shuts down trams, metros and buses following the explosions at airport and metro station.

The explosion heard at Maalbeek Metro Station in central Brussels which is situated near EU buildings.

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