Brussels attacks: At least 31 dead

At least 31 people have been killed and many seriously injured in attacks at Brussels international airport and a city metro station.

Brussels attacks: At least 31 dead

Twin blasts hit Zaventem airport at 07:00 GMT, killing 11 and injuring 81, Belgium's health minister said.

Another explosion struck Maelbeek metro station an hour later. The Brussels mayor said at least 20 people were killed, according to Belgian media.

Belgium has now raised its terrorism threat to its highest level.

The attacks come four days after Salah Abdeslam, the main fugitive in the Paris attacks, was seized in Brussels.

Prime Minister Charles Michel called the latest attacks "blind, violent and cowardly", adding: "This is a day of tragedy, a black day... I would like to call on everyone to show calmness and solidarity".

Source: http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-35869254

Vivianne Teitelbaum, Belgium Parliament Member... by i24news-en