Bomb alerts issued on two passenger flights due to arrive at Brussels Airport
The alerts were reportedly radioed into air traffic control from the aircraft. Bomb alerts were reportedly issued on two passenger planes that arrived into Brussels Airport this evening. Belgian broadcaster VRT is reporting that the alerts were reportedly radioed from the aircraft to air traffic control and federal prosecutors are said to be taking the […]
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VIDEO: Belgians in Dublin get together to remember the victims of last week’s bombings
Amid all the 1916 celebrations, it’s worth taking a moment to remember those who lost their lives in Brussels last Tuesday. At least 31 people died in the three bomb attacks at Brussels airport and Maelbeek metro station and many more were injured. Belgians living in Dublin got together on Saturday after to march in […]
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Murder of a security guard at a Belgian nuclear power plant sparks terror alert
A security guard at a Belgian nuclear power plant has been found dead with his work pass stolen. The man was killed on Thursday evening while walking his dog in the city of Charleroi, with the news only revealed on Saturday morning by the Derniere Heure newspaper. His pass was quickly cancelled, amid fears that bombers […]
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Dublin Airport will now be policed by armed guards
Security is being heightened throughout Europe. The Irish government is taking additional steps to protect its citizens after the death and destruction endured by Brussels on Tuesday. In Dublin’s case, this will involve the introduction of armed guards to police the airport. According to The Irish Times, the capital’s newly-formed Regional Support Unit will provide […]
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Belgian police find a suicide note believed to be written by one of the Brussels bombers
Belgian police have found what they believe to be a suicide note penned by suspected Brussels bomber Ibrahim El Bakraoui. El Bakraoui and his younger brother, Khalid, are suspected of having perpetrated the attacks in which killed dozens of people in the Belgian capital yesterday. Today, a Belgian prosecutor revealed that police have found what […]
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The FAI have made a statement regarding security arrangements following the Brussels attacks
The FAI have made a statement about their security arrangements in response to yesterday’s attacks in Brussels. The Republic of Ireland will play Switzerland this Friday and Slovakia next Tuesday in Dublin’s Aviva Stadium. Given the nature of football matches, with many spectators gathered together in one small area, football associations the world over are […]
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