Brussels to remain under lockdown

The Belgian prime Minister has warned that shops and public transport still remain targets, and the lockdown has been extended.

Brussels will remain under the highest level or terror threat for at least the next week, according to Belgian Prime Minister, Charles Michel.

One what is the third day of the lockdown, armed forces will continue to patrol the streets of the Belgian capital, with fears of a repeat of the attack in Paris on Novemeber 13.

Speaking at a press conference, the Belgian head of state insisted that the country would get back to normal as quickly as possible, and vowed the schools and public transport will reopen Wednesday.

“The crisis center decided to maintain the alert level four, which means the threat remains serious and imminent”.

Belgian police asked people not to tweet about police, so the country responded by posting pictures of cats to the social media site.

“Authorities believe the likelihood of terror attacks will continue as members of [ISIL] return from Syria and Iraq.

“Additionally, there is a continuing threat from unaffiliated persons planning attacks inspired by major terrorist organisations but conducted on an individual basis”, Michel.