Brussels Airport attacks

Ten years on, the scars remain — but so does the solidarity that followed

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People embrace at the commemoration of the 22/03/2016 terror attacks at the memorial monument in the Rue de la Loi / Wetstraat in Brussels, Sunday 22 March 2026 in Brussels. On March 22 2016, 32 people were killed and 324 got injured in suicide bombings at Zaventem national airport and Maalbeek/ Maelbeek metro station, which were claimed by ISIL.
BELGA PHOTO POOL OLIVIER HOSLET

Across Brussels, people gathered today in quiet reflection. At the memorial on the Rue de la Loi, embraces between survivors, families and first responders spoke louder than words, a testament to shared grief and resilience.

Philippe of Belgium addressed the nation, honouring the victims and paying tribute to those who continue to carry the weight of that day. His words echoed a message of unity that has defined Belgium’s response over the past decade.

King Philippe – Filip of Belgium delivers a speech at the commemoration of the 22/03/2016 terror attacks at the memorial monument in the Rue de la Loi / Wetstraat in Brussels, Sunday 22 March 2026 in Brussels. BELGA PHOTO NICOLAS MAETERLINCK

At Maelbeek metro station and Brussels Airport, ceremonies unfolded in solemn silence, marked by flowers, candles, and the reading of names — a reminder that behind every number is a life, a story, and a loss that endures.

A decade later, Belgium remembers — not only the tragedy, but the strength that emerged in its aftermath.

A commemoration of the 22/03/2016 terror attacks in Brussels Airport is organized on Sunday 22 March 2026 in Zaventem. BELGA PHOTO BENOIT DOPPAGNE
The memorial wall pictured at the commemoration of the 22/03/2016 terror attacks in the Maalbeek – Maelbeek metro station in Brussels, Sunday 22 March 2026. BELGA PHOTO NICOLAS MAETERLINCK

This post was published on 22 March 2026 14:13

Bart Noëth

Working for 25 years in the aviation industry, I changed my career and became a firefighter/EMT in 2021. I like to spend my free time with my two sons, girlfriend, family and friends. I love to travel, wine and dine and support my favourite football squad KV Mechelen. Once an Ironman 70.3 finisher and dreaming of completing a full distance.

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