Carbon Monoxide Scare at Eid Al-Adha Celebrations in Brussels
2 August 2020
While they were barbecuing during the celebration of Eid Al-Adha on Friday, July 31, Belgian Muslims almost suffered carbon monoxide poisoning. Alerted, the Brussels (…)
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Remittances to Morocco Surge 200% as Pandemic Halts Travel
1 August 2020
In July 2020, remittances from Moroccans residing in Belgium to Morocco increased by 200% compared to the same period last year.
Belgium Revokes Citizenship of 8 Terror Convicts with Moroccan Ties
31 July 2020
Eight people, including Moroccans, convicted of terrorism, have been stripped of their Belgian nationality in their absence. The justice system accuses them of "having (…)
Record-Breaking Cannabis Seizure in Brussels: 11.5 Tons from Morocco, Suspects Still at Large
31 July 2020
11.5 tons of cannabis resin from Morocco had been seized at the Brussels Morning Market (Mabru). Two months later, the alleged traffickers are still at large.
Belgian Muslims Urged to Cancel Mosque Prayers for Eid Al-Adha Amid COVID-19 Surge
30 July 2020
The epidemiological situation is worrying in Antwerp, due to the worrying rise in contaminations. In this regard, the Executive of Muslims of Belgium (EMB) recommends that (…)
Belgian Man Exonerated After 14-Year Legal Battle Over Drug Charges
29 July 2020
After 14 years of trial, the court of appeal on April 20, 2010 sentenced Saïd Kasbaoui to 4 years in prison for a crime he never admitted. Released after two years of sentence, (…)
Antwerp Shisha Bar Owners Protest COVID-19 Smoking Ban
26 July 2020
Many shisha bar managers in Antwerp are opposed to the ban on individual and collective use of shisha (water pipes) in public places. This measure, which came into effect on (…)
Belgian Muslims Navigate Eid al-Adha Amid Ritual Slaughter Restrictions
26 July 2020
In Belgium, the Muslim community is preparing to celebrate Eid al-Adha from Friday, July 31 to Sunday, August 2, 2020. But this year again, it will have to face the questioning (…)
Passenger Blacklisted by Tui Fly After Questioning Mask Policy on Flight to Malaga
26 July 2020
While she wanted to understand why a passenger did not wear a protective mask on board a Tui Fly flight to Malaga, Amina, a Brussels resident, was blacklisted by the airline. (…)
Belgium Mandates Digital Health Form for All Returning Travelers Starting August 1
24 July 2020
Belgium does not want to take any risks in the case of post-coronavirus preventive measures. As of August 1st, any traveler returning from abroad will have to fill out a (…)