After the moment of silence just before 8 in the morning at Brussels airport, at 9.11 a minute's silence was also observed at the Maelbeek metro station, in memory of the victims of the attacks of 22 March 2016. Several political figures were present .
The names of the 16 people who lost their lives that day were played over loudspeakers before a minute's silence was observed.
During this short period, no train passed through the station, whose advertising hoardings were replaced by posters commemorating 22 March 2016. For the occasion, several victims or relatives of victims went to the station, as well as representatives of the associations of V-Europe and Life4Brussels victims.
Stib's CEO, Brieuc de Meeûs, also
was present on behalf of the public transport company.
From a political point of view, the mayor of Brussels Philippe Close and the regional ministers of Brussels Elke Van Den Brandt and Bernard Clerfayt were present.
The judicial world was also present through the King's Attorney of Hal-Vilvoorde, Ine Van Wymersch.
After this moment of reflection and the one observed at the Brussels airport, it was time for the commemoration ceremony near the Schuman roundabout, in the presence of the Prime Minister.
Ine Van Wymersch.
After this moment of reflection and the one observed at the Brussels airport, it was time for the commemoration ceremony near the Schuman roundabout, in the presence of the Prime Minister.
Ine Van Wymersch.
After this moment of reflection and the one observed at the Brussels airport, it was time for the commemoration ceremony near the Schuman roundabout, in the presence of the Prime Minister.
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Terror in Brussels, the attacks of 22 March 2016 - Specials
The explosions, at the airport and in the metro, caused at least 31 victims and 230 injured.
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