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Schools reopen in Brussels

Schools have started to reopen in Brussels after a four-day security clampdown that followed the Paris attacks. But some parents worry whether it is

Tunisia

Bus bomber kills presidential guards in Tunisian capital

A suspected suicide bomb attack on a bus carrying Tunisia’s presidential guard has left 13 people dead. EYE ON AFRICA - At least 12 presidential

Canada

Canada reduces refugee intake to 10,000 by the year's end

Canada is to reduce the number of Syrian refugees allowed into the country to 10,000 by the year’s end. Originally Ottawa planned to accept 25,000

Sport

Heightened security to be introduced at upcoming major sporting events

Organizers of next summer’s European football championships in France have announced the fan zones will go ahead as planned but with reinforced

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Brussels firms feel pinch amid terror alert

This close to Christmas, business is normally booming for the shops and traders in Brussels. But the security measures in place amid a terror alert

Belgium

Brussels clampdown to last another week but schools to reopen on Wednesday

Brussels remains on high alert this Tuesday after the Belgian Prime Minister Charles Michel cited a “serious and imminent” threat that justifies

Belgium

Belgium to maintain high security alert for another week

Belgian police have charged a fourth man over the deadly attacks on Paris. The terrorism suspect was one of 16 people detained on Sunday. The rest

Europe News

Strasbourg steps up security after Paris attacks

After the Paris attacks, the European Parliament has stepped up its security measures in Brussels and Strasbourg. Security is also tight ahead for

Europe News

ISIL threat is 'a wake-up call for Europe', says leading defence expert

Euronews asked Serge Stroobants, Brussels representative at the Institute for Economics and Peace, for his assessment of the current terror threat in

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Security stepped up in Rome ahead of Catholic jubilee

The Paris terror attacks have already seen security increased in Rome. But today (Monday, November 23) it will be stepped up even more, a fortnight

Belgium

Brussels remains on high alert: 'multiple operations underway' across Belgium

Belgian police sealed off streets in the centre of Brussels during raids late on Sunday night. Armed officers mounted several security operations –

Belgium

Brussels remains on high alert: 'multiple operations underway' across Belgium

Brussels' terror alert status will remain at the maximum level, while the city's schools and metros are to stay shut on Monday.

Belgium

Brussels still on maximum terror alert as hunt for Paris fugitive continues

Brussels remains on its highest terror alert as the hunt continues for a fugitive suspect of the Paris attacks, who remains at large. The streets in

Belgium

Brussels on full security alert, metro closed

Brussels has been placed on its highest level of security alert after what officials describe as a “serious and imminent threat”. The Belgian capital

Belgium

Brussels mayor advises bars and restaurants to close from 6pm

The Belgian capital is on the highest level of terror alert, with the mayor recommending that city centre bars and restaurants close from 6pm CET on

Belgium

A 'serious and imminent' threat - Brussels put on highest level of alert

The metro system in Brussels has been closed due to what officials have described as a “serious and imminent threat.” At four, Belgium is on its

France

Paris attacks: vigils held across city to remember victims, one week on

Vigils have been held to remember the victims of the Paris attacks, one week on. Crowds gathered across the city, as people struggle to come to terms

World News

Brussels and Paris mount extra security measures

Belgian authorities have stepped up security across the country as the investigation continues into the Paris attacks. Two of nine people arrested

Europe News

EU backs French demands for better surveillance after Paris attacks

EU governments have backed French demands for better tracking of jihadis by stepping up security checks and retaining airline passenger data

Europe News

EU mulls tighter border checks after Paris attacks

The EU is looking to tighten the external borders of the bloc’s passport-free Schengen Zone as interior ministers met in Brussels on Friday. Those