A smelly problem in Brussels’ subway

The World

As the home of the European Commission and the European Parliament, Brussels is often considered the ‘Capitol of Europe.’ So, you’d think the city’s subway system would reflect the city’s place in the world. But as The World’s Clark Boyd reports, many in Brussels find plenty to sniff at when it comes to their Metro system.

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