Flights at Belgium's main international airport remain disrupted after drone sightings forced it to close temporarily and Prime Minister Bart De Wever called a meeting with senior ministers to discuss safety concerns.

It was the first time that airport in Brussels has been shut down by drones, and comes after a series of unidentified drone flights at the weekend near a military base where US nuclear weapons are stored.

Brussels Airport said delays and cancellations were still possible after the Tuesday evening shutdown "for safety reasons" and apologised, saying that "the safety of our passengers and staff remains our top priority".

De Wever convened a meeting of Belgium's National Security Council, which includes the country's defence, interior, justice and foreign ministers, for Thurs

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