Brussels airport eyeing limited reopening on March 30March 29, 2016 - 17:38 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Brussels airport on Tuesday, March 29 began trying out a make-shift check-in area that could allow a limited restart of passenger flights in the coming days after the attacks last week, Reuters reports. A temporary structure has been put up to bypass the departure area that was heavily damaged when two bombs exploded there last Tuesday. Shortly afterwards, a bomb exploded in a crowded Brussels Metro train, with both attacks killing at least 35 people, Reuters says. "What we have today is a test to see whether all our procedures are in order," a spokeswoman for Brussels Airport said. If all requirements were met, the airport could reopen on Wednesday at the earliest, but only at a maximum capacity of 20 percent. The tests include checking security and fire procedures as well as operational items such as the handling of baggage and the signs in the terminal, Reuters says. The coordinator for Brussels Airport, BSC, said initially only a few flights for Belgian flag carrier Brussels Airlines, partly owned by Germany's Lufthansa, would be allowed to depart. Once capacity was increased other airlines would be invited to forward their flight plans, a spokesman for BCS, which allocates the landing and departure slots available, added. Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads. Partner news | Armenian, Saudi Foreign Minister meet in Riyadh The two commended the positive dynamics of the development of political dialogue between Armenia and Saudi Arabia Pashinyan: Azerbaijan’s proximity shouldn’t worry border residents At the same time, he said that he “does not guarantee [the security of villagers] one hundred percent”. U.S. doesn’t see Russia as contributing to peace in Caucasus Patel made the remarks when asked about the implications of Russia’s withdrawal of peacekeepers from Karabakh. Up to 1% cashback when shopping on Wildberries with IDBank cards IDBank is launching an exclusive campaign on Wildberries for online shopping enthusiasts. |