Belgian Police Hunt for Dangerous Fugitive Convicted of Armed Robberies
17 January 2020
The Belgian federal police are searching for Ismaïl Ouchen, a potentially dangerous young man who was recently convicted on several sentences.
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Moroccans Lead in Acquiring Belgian Citizenship, New Data Shows
15 January 2020
Moroccans living abroad (MREs) top the ranking of citizens who have obtained Belgian nationality.
Far-Right Party Targets Moroccan Immigrants in Belgian Social Housing Controversy
15 January 2020
The New Flemish Alliance is campaigning against Moroccans benefiting from social housing in the Flemish region of Belgium and owning real estate in Morocco. These Moroccans (…)
Belgian Lawmaker Urges Right to Renounce Dual Citizenship Amid Detention Concerns
15 January 2020
Deputy Nahima Lanjri, from the Christen Democratisch en Vlaams (Christian Democrats and Flemish, CD&V) party, wished that Belgium would plead for its citizens, holding dual (…)
Belgian Customs Officer Suspended Over Controversial YouTube Videos
14 January 2020
The Federal Public Service Finances has suspended a Belgian customs officer, who has been in office for a week, for posting anti-Muslim, homophobic and conspiracy videos on (…)
Belgium to Honor Moroccan World War II Soldiers in 80th Anniversary Tribute
13 January 2020
To the Moroccan soldiers who fell with weapons in hand during World War II, Belgium wishes to be grateful. Motonobu Kasajima, general delegate of the Wallonia-Brussels (…)
Belgium to Honor Moroccan WWII Soldiers in 80th Anniversary Commemoration
11 January 2020
Belgium will pay tribute to the Moroccan soldiers who fell on the battlefield during World War II. This was announced on Thursday, January 9, 2020 in Rabat by the General (…)
Belgium Ordered to Repatriate 10 Children from Syria, Faces Daily Fines
10 January 2020
The Belgian government is ordered to work on the repatriation of ten children who are in Syria. Belgium takes note of this judgment, handed down on December 11 in summary (…)
Berber New Year 2970 Celebrated in Molenbeek with Ancient Amazigh Traditions
9 January 2020
The Marbel association is extending the New Year’s festivities by organizing the Berber New Year in Molenbeek. This will be on Friday, January 10 at the Karreveld Castle.
Moroccan Retiree’s Pension Slashed Due to Decades-Old Divorce Oversight
8 January 2020
Hakim*, a 65-year-old Liège resident of Moroccan origin, strangely receives half of his pension due to a separation by repudiation, effective for 41 years, but not recognized (…)