2023-10-18 09:04:39
10:54 a.m. The Swedish Prime Minister pays his respects in Brussels
The Swedish Prime Minister is in Brussels this Wednesday. Ulf Kristersson pays his respects at the scene of the shooting with Alexander De Croo. The two men pay tribute to the victims.
10:24 a.m. UEFA will make its decision on the match against Sweden by Friday at the latest
The European Football Confederation (UEFA) will deliver its decision no later than Friday on the possible continuation of the match between Belgium and Sweden, which started on Monday as part of qualifying for Euro 2024 and was interrupted at half-time. . The Belgian football federation (RBFA) confirmed this information on Wednesday. Discussions with UEFA and the Swedish federation revealed that the two federations did not wish to continue the meeting. “UEFA is now examining whether such a decision complies with the regulations,” explained the RBFA.
09:40 Swedish Foreign Ministry warns Swedes abroad
The Swedish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in a message published on its website, invites Swedes abroad to show “increased vigilance” and to register online with svensklistan, the Swedish equivalent of Travelers Online . Following the attack in Brussels which claimed the lives of two Swedes on Monday evening, Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson stressed at a press conference on Tuesday that Swedes do not have to hide their identities. “This is our way of life. We must not hide, but increase security,” he declared. The message from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs emphasizes that Swedes must be “very careful and vigilant” and follow the advice of local authorities.
07:52 The Islamic State group claims responsibility for the attack
The Islamic State (IS) group claimed responsibility on Tuesday for a shooting in Brussels that killed two Swedish fans and seriously injured a third on Monday, saying the attack targeted Sweden because of its membership in a global coalition fighting against the jihadists. “An ISIS fighter carried out an attack on Swedish nationals on Monday,” IS said in a statement published on Amaq, the organization’s media outlet, adding that “This attack occurs in the context of operations carried out by IS to target nationals of the countries of this coalition.”
7:45 p.m. Where is the investigation Tuesday evening?
Arnaud Gabriel summarizes everything we know about the investigation Tuesday evening, 24 hours after the terrorist attack
9:04 p.m. “We had not imagined such a tragedy”
Guest of RTL info 7 p.m., Philippe Close, the mayor of Brussels, returned to the events of Monday evening. “It was a match that was not considered risky at all“, he said. “It must be admitted that we did not think that stories like that of the burning Korans would be imported anywhere other than Sweden. We had not imagined such a tragedy.“
8:32 p.m. The VUB will resume normal activities on Wednesday
The VUB will resume the normal course of its activities on Wednesday while the threat level has fallen to level 3, the Brussels university said in a press release on Tuesday evening.
However, the university recommends remaining vigilant. The campus will also continue to be subject to increased surveillance, the VUB further specifies.
8:02 p.m. Random checks at the French border
Random checks still take place for cars entering France from Belgium. The police check the identity of all passengers and look inside the vehicle, for example in the trunk. A football match is also planned between France and Scotland in Lille. There were slowdowns all day.
7:46 p.m. The author was imprisoned in Sweden
The radicalized man suspected of having killed two Swedes during an attack on Monday evening and who was shot dead by police on Tuesday morning in Brussels had served a prison sentence in Sweden in the years 2012-2014, said Tuesday Swedish Migration Agency.
“He served a prison sentence in Sweden in 2012-2014,” office spokesperson Jesper Tengroth told AFP, without wanting to specify the reason for the sentence and its duration.
7:22 p.m. De Moor wants to “react firmly” if countries refuse to recover their nationals
Secretary of State for Asylum and Migration Nicole de Moor announced on Tuesday that she wanted to “react more firmly” if countries do not cooperate with Belgium by agreeing to take back their nationals subject to an obligation to leave Belgian territory.
Ms. de Moor intends to use “measures in terms of commercial investments, development cooperation and visa policy” as a means of putting pressure on these countries, she explained during the subsequent press conference at the National Council of security.
7:06 p.m. The perpetrator of the attack in Brussels landed in Lampedusa in 2011
The perpetrator of the terrorist attack perpetrated Monday evening in the center of Brussels, killing two people, landed on the Italian island of Lampedusa in 2011, aboard a small boat, the Italian press agency Ansa reported on Tuesday .
The island of Lampedusa, located in the Mediterranean Sea, is a frequent entry point for migrants seeking to reach Europe.
According to Ansa, the man who carried out the fatal attack in the center of Brussels on Monday evening, Abdesalem L., a 45-year-old Tunisian, landed on the island of Lampedusa in 2011. After staying in Italy, he left for Sweden where he “seems to have been expelled”.
The Swedish Prime Minister had already indicated earlier in the day that the attacker had stayed in this Scandinavian country.
7:03 p.m. Why was the terrorist still on the territory?
Why didn’t the attacker who killed two Swedes in Brussels on Monday evening and who had an order to leave the territory leave?
The Minister of Justice Vincent Van Quickenborne provided some explanations to our microphone. “This person was not on the Ocam list, not on the list of terrorists“, he said. “He was not convicted of terrorist acts, he had no criminal record. He was known for a few things. Our services investigated, but these facts did not give rise to putting him on the terrorist list.”
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6:21 p.m. Volodymyr Zelensky expresses solidarity with Belgium and Sweden
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed solidarity following Monday evening’s terrorist attack in Brussels, in which two Swedes lost their lives and a third was seriously injured. “Ukraine stands firmly with our Swedish and Belgian friends against terrorism,” the president wrote on X, formerly Twitter.
“After yesterday’s attack in Brussels, my thoughts are with the Swedish Prime Minister, the Swedish people and all those who were affected,” he added. “I also express my solidarity with Alexander De Croo and the Belgian people.”
6:01 p.m. The “lone wolf” thesis closer to reality
Frédéric Van Leuw, federal prosecutor, indicates that at this stage of the investigation it does not appear that any structure organized Monday’s attack. “The lone wolf thesis seems closer to reality,” he says.
5:59 p.m. Two people arrested
According to the federal prosecutor, four searches took place this morning and two individuals were arrested for questioning because of their “potential contact with the alleged perpetrator of the attack.”
5:53 p.m. The federal prosecutor returns to the neutralization of the terrorist
Frédéric Van Leuw, federal prosecutor, indicates that an AR15 type war weapon and a bag of clothing were found in the cafe where the terrorist was shot this morning. Two handguns and a knife were found in the immediate vicinity of his home. The origin of these weapons will have to be determined.
5:37 p.m. The author’s mobile
According to Vincent Van Quickenborne, an investigation must show that Sweden was targeted “because of the copies of the Koran which were burned there.”
5:13 p.m. The threat level returns to 3 in Brussels
Prime Minister Alexander De Croo announces during the press conference of the National Security Council that the threat level has returned to 3 in Brussels. The whole territory is therefore at 3 now. “We were able to neutralize the culprit and therefore there is no longer any imminent threat.“, he said.
4:19 p.m. The condition of the third victim is judged “satisfactory”
According to our information, the condition of the third victim of the attack, still hospitalized, is currently considered “satisfactory”.
4:08 p.m. The services did not make an error, says the federal prosecutor at the entrance to the CNS
The National Security Council (CNS) has been meeting since 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday at 16, rue de la Loi, to assess the situation after the Islamist attack committed Monday evening in Brussels.
In particular, it must assess the level of the threat and examine whether and where errors may have been made by the services concerned. Federal prosecutor Frédéric Van Leeuw responded briefly to this question: “I don’t think so.”
3:50 p.m. The Swedes “very shocked” according to a journalist
Hugo Lindkvist, a journalist with the Swedish media Dagens Nyheter, was sent to Brussels today. He evokes the state of mind of his compatriots after this targeted attack.
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3:49 p.m. Police operation in Schaerbeek ends
The ongoing police operation in Schaerbeek, following the neutralization of the perpetrator of the attack by the police on Tuesday morning, is coming to an end.
The security perimeter, which extended from Place Verboekhoven to Place du Pavillon, was lifted. The various trams in the area have resumed their usual circulation.
Only the “al Khaima” cafe, where the suspect was neutralized by the police earlier and located on Van Oost Street, is still subject to police surveillance.
3:37 p.m. Belgium and Sweden will pay joint tribute to the victims on Wednesday
The Belgian and Swedish Prime Ministers will pay tribute on Wednesday to the victims of the Brussels attack which cost the lives of two Swedes, they announced on Tuesday.
“Sweden and Belgium together mourn the victims of yesterday’s attack,” said the head of the Belgian government, Alexander De Croo, in a message on X.
He said he had invited his Swedish counterpart to the Belgian capital to “commemorate the victims and pay tribute to the police services”.
“We wish the Swedish people strength and courage to get through these difficult times,” he added.
The Swedish Prime Minister, Ulf Kristersson, responded to this message by indicating that he would go to Brussels to commemorate the victims.
3:34 p.m. UEFA announces the observation of a minute of silence during matches this Tuesday evening
A minute of silence will be observed during the Euro 2024 qualifying matches on Tuesday in tribute to the victims of the Brussels attack, the European Football Union (UEFA) announced on Tuesday.
“A minute of silence will be observed during all Euro 2024 qualifying matches this Tuesday evening, in memory of the two victims of the terrorist attack yesterday (Monday, editor’s note) in Brussels before the match between Belgium and Sweden “, wrote UEFA on X (formerly Twitter).
3:10 p.m. The King of Sweden in shock following the attack
Swedish King Carl XVI Gustaf was in shock following the attack on Monday evening in Brussels, which claimed the lives of two Swedes and injured another.
“My family and I were shocked to learn the news that two Swedes were killed a few hours before the football match between Sweden and Belgium last night. Our thoughts are with the deceased and their loved ones,” said the sovereign.
King Philippe and Queen Mathilde said on Monday that they sympathized with the relatives of the victims. “Our thoughts go first to the victims, their families and loved ones,” the Royal Palace said on X (formerly Twitter).
2:46 p.m. One of the victims of the attack lived in Switzerland
One of the two Swedes killed in an attack in Brussels lived in Switzerland, the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA) said. The authorities do not provide any other information, for reasons of personal protection.
1:39 p.m. The profile of the victims becomes clearer
Two men lost their lives in the terrorist attack in Brussels on Monday evening. They are a 60-year-old man (born in 1963) and a 70-year-old man (born in 1952). The third victim was seriously injured but it appears that she is now out of danger, according to the mayor of Brussels.
1:37 p.m. There will be a press conference at the end of the National Security Council
A press conference will be devoted Tuesday around 6 p.m. to the decisions that will be taken during the National Security Council, we learned from the office of Prime Minister Alexander De Croo. The Security Council will meet from 3 p.m. at 16 rue de la Loi. The Prime Minister, Deputy Prime Ministers and relevant ministers will participate, as well as the heads of the services concerned. Monday evening, we learned that the Security Council would meet, among other things, to analyze the level of threat. This level was set at 3 for the whole country and 4 – the highest level – for Brussels.
1:13 p.m. Most Basic Fit gyms closed in Brussels
Around forty Basic Fit sports halls are closed “until further notice” in the Brussels Region, staff members were informed on Tuesday. “Following recent events and the alert phase 4 declared in Brussels by the authorities, some of our Brussels clubs remain closed (around forty, Editor’s note) until further notice” and group lessons are therefore canceled. Other clubs, elsewhere in the country, are maintaining their usual opening hours.
12:58 p.m. The perpetrator of the attack in Brussels stayed in Sweden
The perpetrator of the attack perpetrated Monday evening in Brussels, which cost the lives of two Swedes and injured another, stayed in Sweden, said the Prime Minister of this Scandinavian country, Ulf Kristersson, on Tuesday during a press conference.
00h46The Red Devils leave the stadium
At 12:45 a.m., the Red Devils finally leave the King Baudouin stadium by bus.
00:44 Swedish and Belgian authorities in contact to find the attacker
The Belgian and Swedish authorities are in contact to try to find the attacker responsible for the attack perpetrated Monday evening in the center of Brussels and which cost the lives of two people. This was indicated on X, formerly Twitter, by Swedish Foreign Minister Tobias Billström.
“Devastated by the news of the murder of two Swedish football fans in Brussels this evening and the serious injury of a third person. All my thoughts are with their families and loved ones,” he wrote on the social network.
“The Swedish authorities are working closely with their Belgian partners to find the murderer,” he added.
00h29The Council of Muslims of Belgium condemns the attack
The Muslim Council of Belgium, the representative body of the Islamic faith, condemned in the strongest terms the attack committed in Brussels on Monday evening which cost the lives of two people. He called on the authorities “to be extremely firm in protecting our national community and in shedding light as quickly as possible on this importation of conflicts which do not concern us.”
“The Muslim Council of Belgium and the ministers of Muslim religion will redouble their efforts, for their part, to counter this deadly ideology and its devastating impact,” adds the body in a press release.
Presenting his most sincere condolences to the families of the victims, he called “for solidarity and vigilance, but also for balance and the refusal of stigmatization in these difficult times”
00h23 “He is likely to die to become a martyr for the cause”
Eddy Quaino, permanent CGSP-police delegate, spoke in our special edition. “He is likely to die to become a martyr for the cause“, he said. “In the police, we are all well aware that on Belgian territory we have around 700 radicalized people who can commit an isolated act at any time. To obtain such a weapon (kalashnikov), you cannot find it on the local market. There is a sector behind it.”
“The first elements are the observation on the scene“, he continues.There will be searches at his home, we will question his family and those close to him to try to find possible points of contact. In order to appeal to him as quickly as possible. This author is dangerous, armed and it seems he wants to die to become a martyr for the cause.“
00h18The Netherlands in contact with the Belgian authorities
The Netherlands is monitoring the situation in Brussels, where a double assassination of Swedish nationals was carried out in the streets of the capital, and is in contact with the Belgian authorities, argued the Dutch coordinator for the fight against terrorism and security. security, Pieter-Jaap Aalbersberg, via the social network
“Terrible news about the shooting in Brussels“, commented M. Aalbersberg. “My thoughts are with those affected“.
The threat level in the Netherlands remains at level 3 on a scale of 5.
00:13 The Swedish fans have left the stadium
The 700 Sweden fans left the stadium last. They left peacefully and will be escorted to their hotel.
00h11What do we know about the alleged perpetrator?
The profile of the alleged author is becoming clearer: according to our colleagues, his first name is Abdesalem, he is 45 years old: that is significantly older than what we knew at the time of the attacks. This is a person who was probably radicalized in isolation. She is originally from Schaerbeek. It would be a asking for asylumand this since 2019, according to several media
12:00 a.m. Supporters from stand 3 can leave the King Baudouin stadium 11:59 p.m. Stand 4 of the stadium is evacuated in turn 11:49 p.m. Swedish supporters taken care of
Swedish supporters present at the King Baudouin stadium will be escorted by the police to a secure location.
11:47 p.m. The evacuation of the stadium begins
Stand 1 of the King Baudouin stadium has started to be evacuated.
11:27 p.m. What we know about the attack
The spokesperson for the federal prosecutor’s office, Eric Van Duyse, spoke to our microphone regarding the events of this Monday evening.
11:25 p.m. Threat level raised to 3 throughout Belgium
The Coordination Body for Threat Analysis (Ocam) has raised the threat level nationally from 2 to 3, the National Crisis Center said Monday evening.
Earlier in the evening, this level had already been raised in the Brussels Region to 4, the highest level, “due to a serious and imminent threat”. “These threat levels will remain in effect until we have more information,” specifies the Crisis Center.
11:22 p.m. Press release from the Palais Royal
The Royal Palace says it is “shocked” by the shooting that hit Brussels, in a press release posted onOur thoughts go first to the victims, their families and loved ones. We express our support for the security forces who are doing everything possible to arrest the author of these acts.“
11:13 p.m. “The two teams decided together to stop the match”
Fredrik Reinfeldt, the president of the Swedish Football Federation, explained on Monday at the King Baudouin Stadium in Brussels the decision to stop the qualifying match for Euro 2024 between Belgium and Sweden. “Both teams decided together to stop the match.“
11:10 p.m. Evacuation of the King Baudouin stadium
Information will soon be communicated to supporters present at the King Baudouin stadium regarding its evacuation.
11:08 p.m. Official report
Two Swedish fans were killed in the terrorist attack and a taxi driver was injured. The federal prosecutor’s office indicates that he is out of danger.
11:06 p.m. Reaction from Emmanuel Macron
French President Emmanuel Macron said on Monday that Europe is “shaken” by referring to the “Islamist terrorist attack” which struck Brussels.
“A few minutes ago, Brussels was hit again by an Islamist terrorist attack which apparently, as I speak to you, took the lives of at least two other Europeans, two Swedes. Our Europe is shaken up,” said Emmanuel Macron during a visit to Tirana.
11:01 p.m. “We are reliving a terrorist attack”
Antoine Schuurwegen’s analysis of tonight’s events.
10:55 p.m. Roi Baudouin and Heysel metro stations closed
The Roi Baudouin and Heysel metro stations are closed on police orders, STIB announced on X.
10:52 p.m. The Crisis Center examines the evacuation of the King Baudouin stadium
The National Crisis Center is examining the evacuation of the King Baudouin stadium after the match between the Red Devils and Sweden was stopped on Monday.
“Authorities are examining how to get fans of the Belgium-Sweden match out of the stadium safely. Supporters receive more information on site“, wrote the Crisis Center, asking fans to follow the instructions of the emergency services. The match between Belgium and Sweden was stopped at half-time after a decision by two teams following the shootout that occurred in the center of Brussels. Supporters were asked not to leave the stadium.
10:51 p.m. Reinforced controls at the border between Belgium and France
Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin instructed Monday evening to strengthen controls at the border with Belgium, where a man, currently on the run, killed two people with a firearm in Brussels.
Early Monday evening, two people were killed in the northern districts of the Belgian capital by gunfire and the suspect is on the run, according to the Brussels prosecutor’s office. The French government activated the attack emergency level of the Vigipirate system on Friday, the highest, following the murder of a teacher in a high school in Arras, stabbed by a radicalized former student.
10:49 p.m. Press conference in 15 minutes
The federal prosecutor’s office will hold a press conference in 15 minutes in front of the National Crisis Center, said the spokesperson for the prosecutor’s office.
10:45 p.m. Serene atmosphere in the stadium
In the King Baudouin stadium, the atmosphere is rather serene according to Olivier Schoonejans, present this evening for the Belgium-Sweden match which was stopped. “There are chants of support for the Swedish fans“, he said. “There is no one around the stadium anymore. Everyone understands that this is a case of force majeure.“
10:44 p.m. The regional crisis center remains mobilized to coordinate operations
Prime Minister Alexander De Croo, Interior Minister Annelies Verlinden and Justice Minister Vincent Van Quickenborne visited the Federal Crisis Center on Monday evening to monitor the situation.
For his part, Minister-President Rudi Vervoort announced, initially the triggering of a provincial crisis phase following the gunshots in the center of Brussels, before the federal crisis phase was triggered, on the 9:45 p.m. strike due to the terrorist dimension of the events.
According to Mr. Vervoort, the Regional Crisis Center, however, still allows the coordination of police operations with the mayor of the City of Brussels, Philippe Close, the head of the Brussels Ixelles police zone, Michel Goovaerts, the general director of brusafe, Sophie Lavaux, in connection with the federal crisis center.
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10:37 p.m. Threat level raised to 4 in Brussels-Capital Region
The threat level has been raised to 4, the maximum, for the Brussels-Capital Region, the National Crisis Center announced Monday evening on X (formerly Twitter).
Two people died Monday evening in Brussels following gunshots that occurred not far from Place Sainctelette. Prime Minister Alexander De Croo described the events as an attack and called for vigilance.
“Threat level 4 for the Brussels-Capital region. Increased vigilance is requested. Avoid unnecessary travel,” wrote the National Crisis Center on the social network
The Center also asks “not to share any images or videos related to this incident”.
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