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Belgium Commemorates 10 Years Since Brussels Attacks

3/22/2026

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Giovannetti Honors Victims

Remembrance ceremonies on the 10th anniversary of the Brussels attacks honor the 32 victims, with Christelle Giovannetti, a survivor, emphasizing the importance of these tributes.
King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of Belgium will attend the commemorations.
The government says security has improved since the attacks, increasing security agents and creating a shared database on extremists, though many victims still face compensation issues.

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Benjamin Faces Pension Cut

Walter Benjamin, a Brussels attack survivor, faces a 70% pension cut to recover "overpaid" compensation.
He fears the debt will affect his daughter's future and limit her options.
The Belgian pensions service cites a 2017 law as the basis for the deductions.
Survivors remain distressed, with ongoing struggles for rightful compensation from the state.

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Giovannetti Honors Victims

Remembrance ceremonies on the 10th anniversary of the Brussels attacks honor the 32 victims, with Christelle Giovannetti, a survivor, emphasizing the importance of these tributes.
King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of Belgium will attend the commemorations.
The government says security has improved since the attacks, increasing security agents and creating a shared database on extremists, though many victims still face compensation issues.

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