The Belgium airport and subway explosions March 22, 2016

The latest from Euronews in Brussels, as well as WTOP's reporters on the local reaction.

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The Belgium newspaper "Le Soir" has shared a first picture of the metro
Le Soir
@lesoir
La première photo de l'explosion dans le métro à #Bruxelles https://t.co/Q6YSUN8EIv https://t.co/FUZoS7HZdm
11:03 - 22 mars 2016
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by Duncan Hooper via euronews.com 3/22/2016 10:06:14 AM
Via @LeFigaro_News . Map of Brussels attacks twitter.com/DavidKenner/st…

by James Franey via twitter 3/22/2016 10:06:26 AM
All Telenet Hotspots are free to use in #Brussels . Do not use telephone - network saturation

by CrisisCenter Belgium via twitter 3/22/2016 10:07:52 AM
All flights cancelled at #brusselsairport for the rest of the day. Avoid the surroundings of the airport >> brusselsairport.be/en/alarm/69875/

by Brussels Airport via twitter 3/22/2016 10:10:15 AM
Pictures from various scenes across Brussels.

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by Duncan Hooper 3/22/2016 10:10:18 AM
Antwerp station also evacuated

by Charlotte Cullen via euronews.com 3/22/2016 10:15:01 AM
Évacuation of Brussels metro twitter.com/RavenHUWolf/st…

by James Franey via twitter 3/22/2016 10:20:28 AM
LIVE on #Periscope periscope.tv/w/ab_CejFsWkVw…

by James Franey via twitter 3/22/2016 10:20:46 AM
Going on @CBSNews to discuss Brussels attacks

by James Franey via twitter 3/22/2016 10:23:36 AM
French interior minister says decided to deploy 1,600 additional police officers at borders and on transport.

Reinforced security also reported in the UK

by Charlotte Cullen 3/22/2016 10:23:47 AM
@BCazeneuve : French public transport only open to ticket holders, security controls and checks will be stepped up snpy.tv/25i6rjs

by lesley.alexander via twitter 3/22/2016 10:26:46 AM
The Foreign office has set up a helpline
Foreign Office (FCO)
@foreignoffice
#Brussels: Anyone affected or concerned about family and friends can contact our helpline on +44 207 008 0000 https://t.co/RA0EomITWB
11:09 - 22 mars 2016
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by Duncan Hooper via euronews.com 3/22/2016 10:27:37 AM
CrisisCenter Belgium
@CrisiscenterBE
All Telenet Hotspots are free to use in #Brussels. Do not use telephone - network saturation
11:07 - 22 mars 2016
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by Duncan Hooper via euronews.com 3/22/2016 10:29:08 AM
MTPD is closely monitoring events in Brussels w/our fed partners. If you see something, say something: 202-962-2121 or text MyMTPD. #wmata

by Metro Transit Police via twitter 3/22/2016 10:30:04 AM
No known, specific or credible threat to Metro at this time. Additional K9 sweeps + patrols starting this AM as precaution. #wmata

by Metro Transit Police via twitter 3/22/2016 10:30:06 AM
Belgium is sending 225 extra troops to Brussels

by Charlotte Cullen via euronews.com 3/22/2016 10:30:11 AM
Facebook has activated its safety check for Brussels following attacks facebook.com/safetycheck/br… http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CeJTz8LXEAA7fee.jpg

by The WorldPost via twitter retweeted by jamesfraney 3/22/2016 10:31:25 AM
Margaritis Schinas
@MargSchinas
.@EU_Commission midday press-briefing will take place today as every day. Accredited journalists with badge can access #berlaymont. #Schuman
10:40 - 22 mars 2016
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by Duncan Hooper via euronews.com 3/22/2016 10:31:41 AM
Reactions to the Brussels blasts have been pouring in from around the world:
- "A very sad day for Europe": High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs Federica Mogherini
- Spanish royal family has expressed dismay
- Greek prime minister Alexis Tsipras has expressed solidarity with the Belgian people

by lise.pedersen via euronews.com 3/22/2016 10:31:50 AM
La police prépare un point presse pour les faits à Maelbeek. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CeJSQx9WoAANe5h.jpg

by Grégoire Lory via twitter retweeted by fredobouchard 3/22/2016 10:33:17 AM
Belgian Prime minister Charles Michel to speak in 20 minutes time

by James Franey via twitter retweeted by fredobouchard 3/22/2016 10:33:37 AM
Some media already switching to clash of civilizations panic mode.
Not helpful. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CeJWkx9WwAAe6-m.jpg

by MiddleEast_BRK via twitter retweeted by jamesfraney 3/22/2016 10:38:39 AM
by Daniela Schwarzer via twitter 3/22/2016 10:38:55 AM
A quick summary of what's going on from our journalists live on euronews

by Charlotte Cullen via euronews.com 3/22/2016 10:42:45 AM
Latest reports saying that 15 people killed in the metro blast, that's according to public broadcaster RTBF. It also reported 55 people wounded.

by Charlotte Cullen via euronews.com 3/22/2016 10:44:01 AM
Belgian PM Charles Michel says attackers are blind and cowardly.
He calls it a "Black Day" for Belgium.
Michel says 'We are must face this test together.'

by lise.pedersen via euronews.com 3/22/2016 10:45:47 AM
Belgian PM doesn't give any exact figures.
Latest unconfirmed reports announce 15 dead at the Maalbeek metro station.

by lise.pedersen via euronews.com 3/22/2016 10:47:12 AM
Les élèves doivent rester dans les écoles à #Bruxelles , pas de sorties pendant midi.

by CrisisCenter Belgium via twitter 3/22/2016 10:47:31 AM
Belgian PM Charles Michel speaking now twitter.com/AP/status/7122…

by James Franey via twitter 3/22/2016 10:47:37 AM
Leerlingen moeten in de school blijven in #Brussel , ook over de middag.

by CrisisCenter Belgium via twitter 3/22/2016 10:47:43 AM
School children must stay at school in #Brussels , also during midday.

by CrisisCenter Belgium via twitter 3/22/2016 10:48:15 AM
Police close to Maelbaek metro station have enlarged the security perimeter, telling everyone in the area to leave and go home #Brussels

by James Franey via twitter 3/22/2016 10:48:37 AM
REAX PARIS: Paris mayor Anne Hidalgo has announced the Eiffel Tower will be illuminated tonight with the colours of the Belgian flag.

by lise.pedersen via euronews.com 3/22/2016 10:49:49 AM
Area around EU institutions totally locked down by military and police squads

by Simon Marks via twitter 3/22/2016 10:50:52 AM
An eye witness speaks to euronews

by Charlotte Cullen via euronews.com 3/22/2016 10:51:08 AM
Very hard to implement twitter.com/wioym/status/7…

by James Franey via twitter 3/22/2016 10:51:45 AM
At press conference, Belgium's prosecutor Frederic Van Leeuw gives figure of 21 dead.

by lise.pedersen via euronews.com 3/22/2016 10:52:18 AM
Police on the scene at Maelbeek metro station say evacuation of area is a precautionary measure. #Brussels

by James Franey via twitter 3/22/2016 10:53:43 AM
Press conference: Belgian PM says no information on whether the attacks are linked to the arrest of Salah Abdeslam last week

by lise.pedersen 3/22/2016 10:54:49 AM
More videos from people being evacuated on the Brussels metro
Quentin Genaille
@zhuyida
Evacuation du metro juste avant Maelbeek #brussels traumatisant https://t.co/5MmRIelAC2

9:41 - 22 mars 2016
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Evan Lamos
@evanlamos
This was the scene a short while ago, between the Arts-Lois and Maelbeek metro stations in Brussels. https://t.co/aTZjqsF7Gt

10:29 - 22 mars 2016
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by Charlotte Cullen via euronews.com 3/22/2016 10:55:49 AM
[Live] @CharlesMichel: Belgium controls & checks to be reinforced on borders & public transport #Bruxelles snpy.tv/1S2YuF2

by lesley.alexander via twitter 3/22/2016 10:57:27 AM
AFP - The president of the Front National, Marine le Pen, "is offering her support to the people of Belgium" and calls for the "immediate closure" of borders between France and Belgium.

by lise.pedersen via euronews.com 3/22/2016 11:00:50 AM
French PM Manuel Valls has reiterated his "We are at war" announcement that followed the Paris attacks, expressing "solidarity" and "compassion" for the victims of the Brussels attacks (source AFP)

by lise.pedersen 3/22/2016 11:03:22 AM
Brussels: Images released of people walking out of Brussels metro through tunnels

by Charlotte Cullen via euronews.com 3/22/2016 11:03:51 AM
Supporters of Islamic State praised on social media blasts in Brussels that killed about 20 people on Tuesday (source Reuters)

by lise.pedersen via euronews.com 3/22/2016 11:08:57 AM

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