Brussels lowers alert level, terror threat still “possible and likely”November 27, 2015 - 11:09 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Belgium has lowered the security threat level in Brussels after nearly a week on maximum alert following the Islamic State attacks in Paris, so that a threat is now considered “possible and likely” rather than “serious and imminent”, The Guardian reports. The reduction of the threat level from 4 to 3 on Thursday, November 26 brings the capital into line with the rest of the country, Peter Mertens of the Belgian Federal Crisis Centre said. Belgium raised its security alert immediately after the attacks on November 13, and a week later put Brussels on to maximum alert as police hunted a local suspect, as well as accomplices who the government said might be planning similar attacks in the Belgian capital. The suspect remains at large. Police have mounted a number of raids and searches over the past two weeks, the most recent on Thursday, and have charged five people with terrorism offences linked to the Paris attacks. The lowering of the threat level came as a surprise, since the government had said that it would most likely keep the highest threat level in the capital throughout the weekend. 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 | Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation. Armenia: Defense Ministry warns against involving army in political processes The Ministry’s statement came after a video surfaced online, showing soldiers joining the protests in Tavush. Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year. Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. |