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Responsibility for the security around Brussels Airport is set to shift this week from armed guards to a “shield” of cameras that can monitor all access roads.
Since the deadly terror attacks of 22 March, there have been at least 30 bomb threats reported each month in the Brussels-Capital Region, an average of one per day, writes Bruzz.
The University of Ghent prohibits its students and staff to travel to Turkey until further notice, after the recent terror attack at Istanbul Airport.
The Belgian security services have received indications about a possible terror attack in Brussels during Ramadan, the Muslim fasting period which began last week and runs until 5 July.
In early December, 2015, the Brussels Airport police requested additional resources to amp up security measures in the departure hall.
The purchase of a prepaid phone card in Belgium from now on requires proof of identity, decided the federal government.
Belgium relies on drone technology to help monitor the Port of Antwerp, Europe's second-largest seaport, defence minister Steven Vandeput revealed on Sunday during a Belgian television programme.
The organisers of major Belgian music festivals like Rock Werchter, Tomorrowland, Graspop, the Gentse Feesten and Lokerse Feesten on Monday will meet to discuss the security measures to be taken t
Belgium last week was the notable absentee at a European expert meeting on public transport.
