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Eiffel Tower Lights Up in Colors of Belgium’s Flag

© REUTERS / PHILIPPE WOJAZERThe Eiffel Tower is seen with the black, yellow and red colours of the Belgian flag in tribute to the victims of today's Brussels bomb attacks in Paris.
The Eiffel Tower is seen with the black, yellow and red colours of the Belgian flag in tribute to the victims of today's Brussels bomb attacks in Paris. - Sputnik International
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Following the deadly terrorist attacks in Paris in November, Brussels’ town hall was lit in the colors of the French flag. Today, sadly, the Eiffel Tower is being lit for Brussels.

On Tuesday, Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo announced that the tower would be lit in black, yellow, and red, to show solidarity after terrorist attacks of the morning left at least 31 dead and many more injured.

A number of other cities across the world have lit their monuments in the colors of the flags of Belgium and the European Union.

© REUTERS / STEFANO RELLANDINIThe Trevi fountain in Rome, Italy
The Trevi fountain in Rome, Italy - Sputnik International
The Trevi fountain in Rome, Italy

© AP Photo / Andrew MedichiniRome's Campidoglio Capitol Hill
Rome's Campidoglio Capitol Hill - Sputnik International
Rome's Campidoglio Capitol Hill
© REUTERS / FABRIZIO BENSCHThe Brandenburg gate, in Germany
The Brandenburg gate, in Germany - Sputnik International
The Brandenburg gate, in Germany
© REUTERS / ROBERT PRATTAThe courthouse in Lyon, France
The courthouse in Lyon, France - Sputnik International
The courthouse in Lyon, France
© AFP 2023 / Evert Elzinga The Royal Palace at Dam Square in Amsterdam
The Royal Palace at Dam Square in Amsterdam  - Sputnik International
The Royal Palace at Dam Square in Amsterdam
© AFP 2023 / Oksana ToskicBelgrade's Town Council building
Belgrade's Town Council building - Sputnik International
Belgrade's Town Council building

Makeshift memorials have also sprung up across Brussels.

© AP Photo / Martin MeissnerPeople bring flowers and candles to mourn at the Place de la Bourse in the center of Brussels.
People bring flowers and candles to mourn at the Place de la Bourse in the center of Brussels. - Sputnik International
People bring flowers and candles to mourn at the Place de la Bourse in the center of Brussels.

US President Barack Obama has ordered flags to remain at half-mast until March 26.

With nightfall in the United States, the One World Trade Center in New York City also honors the victims on Tuesday evening, as well as City Hall.

The Empire State Building will remain dark on Tuesday evening as a show of solidarity.

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