The Belgians are outraged by the French magazine Charlie Hebdo cartoon. While the Belgians during the attacks in Paris (also on the blade itself) really sympathized, the satirical weekly Charlie published in the edition of this week some tasteless cartoons in the Belgian social media cause much fuss.
French President Francois Hollande on Friday warned of a sustained terrorist threat.
The second man himself in the Zaventem airport Tuesday blew indeed Najim Laachraoui. The federal prosecutor confirmed this Friday. DNA testing has shown this include.
In large-scale police operation Friday in the Brussels commune of Schaerbeek was the wanted terror suspect Mohamed Abrini have been arrested. That Belgian media reported, including Sudinfo.
In the investigation of terrorism following the attacks in Paris and Brussels, according to Belgian media, a 28-year-old Syrian from the city of Hama named as a suspect, Naim al-Hamed.
The high-speed Eurostar suffers Friday with a power outage at the French capital Paris. Several trains came to stand still and one fell out. Travellers are advised to take account of delays of up to 1,5 hour, Eurostar said on Twitter.
The Belgian police acknowledge that mistakes have been made in the search for Salah Abdeslam. Important information is not passed, the police recognize Mechelen-Willebroek. Here was no intent, chief Yves Bogaerts insures against the newspaper De Standaard.
(Reuters)- The role of terror suspect Salah Abdeslam was in his own little say in the attacks in Paris. He would only hotels and cars have arranged for the terrorist group.
In Belgium there is still seriously into account that the attacks in Brussels could have been much bloodier. The terrorists they want to make a battlefield alongside the bombings also with Kalashnikovs.
On the Dam in Amsterdam come Friday afternoon several Muslim organizations, peace movements PAX and the Humanist Association gathered for a rally against the recent attacks perpetrated in the name of Islam. These include for the attacks in Brussels, but also in Istanbul and Paris.
Belgian investigators have terror suspect interrogated Salah Abdeslam only an hour in the time between his arrest and the attacks Friday in Brussels Tuesday. Which have Abdeslams lawyer and two sources close to the investigation told Politico Europe. While conscious conversation in the prison of Bruges, which took place last Saturday, it was not about possible future terrorist acts.
Near Paris in Argenteuil, since Thursday evening an anti-terrorist operation underway, French media report. French Interior Minister Bernard Cazeneuve said in the late evening a concrete plan of an attack is therefore thwarted. At least one person was arrested.
Who were behind the attacks in Brussels and who are these people? Yet not all offenders is outdated identity. There seems to be a connection between the attacks this week, and in Paris last year. This has so far been known.
The arrested Salah Abdeslam, the terrorist who is responsible for the attacks in Paris last November, was in all likelihood also be part of the kamikazes blew themselves yesterday in Brussels.
The leader of the right-wing German party Alternative for Germany (AfD), Frauke Petry, Wednesday through social media denounced the condolence on the victims of attacks in Brussels. Petry said that the expressions of solidarity of hypocrites,, '' come.
Due to cancel the attacks in their cities Brussels holiday trip to the Belgian capital for next weekend. They put it off or choose another destination, leave Thomas Cook Netherlands (Neckermann and Vrij Uit) and De Jong Intra Vacations Wednesday.
With strict access controls has started again on the major stations on Wednesday rail and part of the underground movement in Brussels. Travelers should open their purse or briefcase for inspection of heavily armed soldiers or policemen and in some places leads to delays. Most leave their luggage inspected without grumbling or open their purse without asking. Further inconvenience is there because of the large stations opened only one entrance.
All of Europe is directly affected in the heart could not have said better French President Francois Hollande. The European Commission Zaventem airport and a few hundred meters and the Council of Ministers have suicide bombers from Islamic State of Europe changed forever.
The symbol of Paris, the Eiffel Tower was lit Tuesday night in the colors of the Belgian flag. According to the organization of the tower is done at the request of the mayor of Paris, who wants to express because of the attacks solidarity with the people of Brussels.
The Grote Markt looks unreal empty Tuesday afternoon. But what stands out most is the eerie silence. The tourists, they are piecemeal, take pictures or selfies. But they seem dumbfounded by the attacks of the Brussels Capital have made a besieged fortress.
After the terror, anger and grief repacking Belgians rapidly. Solidarity in Brussels thrives on the twitter trend #ikwilhelpen highlight. Free berths are available everywhere.
Many Belgians Tuesday searched social media to inform themselves and to pour out their hearts about the attacks in Brussels. The authorities have called on journalists to be cautious in reporting on the activities of the police, but eyewitness accounts, emotional outpourings and every detail about the attacks or the aftermath thereof shall immediately lightning speed round.
Since the arrest of Salah Abdeslam last Friday in Brussels Najim Laachraoui the most wanted terrorist in Belgium. His DNA was found on a flight address where traces of Abdeslam were found. Belgian media speculate that he might behind the attacks on Tuesday.
France puts 1600 additional police officers to monitor additional borders and secure public transport. That was decided after the attacks Tuesday in Brussels, said Interior Minister Bernard Cazeneuve after an emergency meeting with President Francois Hollande.
Facebook has activated the 'safety check'. People in Brussels can thus let their contacts know that they are safe. Thus the attack for some near: 'How many people you do not know in Brussels.'
A straw man, a big fish or an informer? According to Samia Maktouf, lawyer for the victims of November 13, Salah Abdeslam was one of the originators of the attacks.
A ring that's been in all probability the legendary Joan of Arc, is the subject of legal battles between France and England.
The Belgian police are looking for the terror suspect Najim Laachraoui in connection with the attacks in Paris. Police said Monday an APB spread to him at the request of the federal prosecutor and investigating magistrate in Brussels.
Who thought that the most wanted terrorist in Europe bomber was tucked away in a secret basement, is wrong. Abdeslam was despite the warrant bold enough to show up on the street. Just before his arrest last Friday he made a detour around.
