On the picture H. E. Mark Rutte Prime Minister of the Netherlands.
After the terrorist attacks by four members of the Islamic State to Zaventem airport and Maelbeek metro station in Brussels leaving 31 people death and about 300 injured Belgium raised its terrorism alert to the highest level and three days of national mourning have been declared.
Their Majesties The King and Queen of the Belgians have visited the airport and met some of the 300 people injured in the attacks. About 150 people remain in hospital, 61 in intensive care.
A book dedicated to condolences still open at the Belgian Embassy for the victims of the terrorist attacks which took place in Brussels on March 22.
We encourage people to offer their respect and condolences, and to present themselves at the Belgian Embassy at the scheduled time.
- Wednesday march 23 from 13h to 18h
- Thursday march 24 from 13h to 16h
- Friday march 25 from 13h to 15h
One minute of silence has been observed today Wednesday march 23 at 17h in front of the Embassy of the Kingdom of Belgium in The Hague.
Diplomat Magazine acknowledges the terrible events that have occurred in Brussels. We wish to extend our warmest regards and wishes to the Belgian communities around the world.
Furthermore, we also express sympathy and most especially our deepest condolences to the families and friends of those who have suffered from the attacks and also to the Belgian diplomatic mission in the Netherlands.
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