(Brussels Times) Today is the fourth anniversary of the terrorist attacks on Brussels Airport and Maalbeek metro station, and a subdued commemoration will take place amid scenes of another national crisis.
Four years ago this morning, terrorists exploded two suitcase bombs in the departures hall of Brussels Airport. One hour later, another bomb exploded on the Brussels metro as it stood in Maalbeek station in the European quarter.
A total of 32 people were killed in the two attacks, and 340 people injured.
The annual commemoration, organised by the office of the prime minister, which has taken place three times since the attacks, will this year not take place. The reason is the current state of lockdown the country finds itself in as a result of the coronavirus epidemic.
