Belgium's capital, Brussels, remains on its highest level of alert Wednesday through at least Monday as authorities continue to search for several suspects connected to the Paris attack. But the city did return to some normalcy with kids going back to school and much of the city's subway system reopening.
Brussels Schools, Metro Reopen
- By VOA News

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Warmer weather and the illusion that the Brussels is no longer under threat brought more tourists out on Wednesday than in the previous three days, 25 Nov. 2015. (Heather Murdock/VOA)

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In the markets local businesses prepare for the Christmas season, Nov. 25, 2015. Brussels famed Christmas markets are set to open Friday, but the level 4 alert level is not expected to be reduced until Monday. (Heather Murdock/VOA)

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Belgian soldiers patrol in a subway station in Brussels, Nov. 25, 2015. Brussels' metro re-opened on Wednesday after staying closed for four days following tight security measures linked to the fatal attacks in Paris.

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Subways in Brussels reopened Wednesday morning and locals said while they are still nervous about what the government calls an “imminent” attack, life must go on, Nov. 25, 2015. (Heather Murdock/VOA)