Brussels tightens security for Prodi's return

Brussels will tighten its security checks, particularly on post coming from Italy, after European Commission President Romano Prodi received a parcel bomb at his house in Bologna Saturday 27 December, Ansa reports.

Romano Prodi opened the letter bomb at his home in Bologna but was unhurt.

The Belgian authorities have been discussing for the past week what security measures are needed for Mr Prodi’s return to Brussels after the Christmas holidays, and have been in continuous contac...