Evidence of new terrorist plot in EU capital

Belgian police arrested two people on the 27-28 December 2015 suspected of planning terrorist attacks in Brussels during the festive season. Raids had taken place in Brussels and the provinces of Flemish Brabant and Liege, and six people detained.

The Belga news agency reported that there was 'a possible and credible threat of Paris-type attacks' against: visitors to the tourist attraction Grand Place, the main police station adjoining the square; and against police and military personnel in general.

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ESO: Background information: Brussels remains on highest security alert amid 'imminent threat' http://www.europeansources.info/record/brussels-remains-on-highest-security-alert-amid-imminent-threat/

BBC News, 29.12.15: Belgium arrests two over 'New Year plot' http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-35192511

Politico, 29.12.15: Two arrested over Christmas-New Year terror plot in Brussels http://www.politico.eu/article/two-arrested-over-christmas-new-year-terror-plot-in-brussels/

Deutsche Welle, 29.12.15: Belgium arrests two over 'New Year plot' http://dw.com/p/1HUuH

BBC News, 30.12.15: Belgium terror alert cancels Brussels New Year fireworks http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-35201552

Politico, 30.12.15: Terror threat forces Brussels to cancel New Year festivities http://www.politico.eu/article/terror-threat-forces-brussels-to-cancel-new-year-festivities/

Deutsche Welle, 31.12.15: Belgium charges tenth suspect in Paris attacks http://dw.com/p/1HWT5

BBC News, 31.12.15: Brussels police detain six over 'New Year terror plot' http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-35199793

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