Phones have been placed in Belgian capital for residents to answer in the hope they can reassure potential abroad visitorsSoldiers in combat fatigues patrolling the cobbled streets,schools shuttered and the metro closed: the tranquil reputation of Brussels was battered by the four-day lockdown in November that build the highlight on Belgium’s terrorist links.
In the wake of some international headlines declaring the country to be a failed state, the Belgian capital is now attempting to rescue its image by inviting curious foreigners to “call Brussels”. Anyone with an internet connection can ring one of three specially commissioned phones in the centre of the city and hope someone picks up to pass the time of day.[br] Related: Brussels in lockdown - in pictures Related: Fingerprint of Paris attacks fugitive and traces of explosives found in Brussels flat Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com