Belgium
Belgian ISIS Member Detained in Turkey with Three Children
Arrived in Syria in 2013, a Belgian militant of the Islamic State (IS) has been intercepted in Turkey. Her country has not yet been officially informed.
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Belgium
TUI Fly Extends Morocco-Belgium Flights Until October 10 Amid COVID-19 Travel Restrictions
The airline Tui Fly announced on Wednesday the extension of its special flights between Morocco and Belgium until October 10. In this context of Covid-19, it had been operating them since August 27 to allow citizens of the two countries to return to their permanent place of residence and reunite with their loved ones.
Belgium
Belgian-Moroccan Family Accused of Multi-Million Euro Money Laundering Scheme
Nine members of the same Moroccan family appeared on Thursday before the investigating judge at the Antwerp court in Belgium. They are accused of having laundered millions of euros in real estate projects in Europe and Morocco.
Belgium
Brussels Airport Opens COVID-19 Test Center for Travelers from High-Risk Areas
Moroccans residing abroad (MREs) and people of other nationalities arriving from a red zone will be required to undergo a PCR test at Brussels Airport, where a Covid-19 screening center called Test Centre opened this Monday, September 14.
Belgium
EU Court Advisor Opposes Flanders' Ban on Ritual Slaughter, Muslim Groups Welcome Opinion
The Executive of Muslims of Belgium (EMB) and the Coordination Council of Islamic Institutions of Belgium (CIB) have expressed their satisfaction following the opinion of the Advocate General of the Court of Justice of the European Union (EU) on the ban in Flanders on ritual slaughter.
Belgium
EU Court Weighs Religious Freedom vs. Animal Welfare in Belgian Slaughter Ban
The Flemish and Walloon regions adopted decrees in 2017 requiring the stunning of animals before slaughter in order to reduce their suffering. Several Jewish and Muslim associations have filed an appeal with the Belgian Constitutional Court to have these decrees annulled, on the sole ground that they go against the slaughter methods prescribed by religious rites.
Belgium
Cold Case Stalls: Belgian Justice Struggles with Belliraj Murder Investigation After 31 Years
In Belgium, the Belliraj affair concerning the murder of seven people, including a doctor in Anderlecht, continues to stagnate much to the dismay of the victims’ families. Abdelkader Belliraj, meanwhile, is still incarcerated in Morocco .
Belgium
Moroccan Star Nabil Dirar in Talks for FC Bruges Return from Fenerbahçe
Will Nabil Dirar be back on the FC Bruges bench? Persistent rumors indicate that the Atlas Lion, tired of going around in circles at Fenerbahçe, is seriously considering returning to Belgium.
Spain
Belgian Prison Helicopter Escapee Extradited to Spain from Ceuta
Europe’s most wanted Moroccan has been extradited to Spain. He had escaped from a prison in Belgium aboard a helicopter.
Belgium
Belgian Police Investigate Racist Chants at Ostend Protest March
Racist slogans such as "Muslim parasites" were heard at the "march against impunity" organized on Sunday in Ostend following some violent incidents that occurred on the coast this summer. The local police have opened an investigation.
Spain
Dangerous Belgian Fugitive Extradited to Spain After Arrest in Ceuta
Less than a week after his arrest in Ceuta, a Belgian of Moroccan origin was transferred this Monday morning by the police to Spain. Nordin Benallal is described as a very dangerous prisoner.
Belgium
European Nations Vie for Young Moroccan Soccer Talents Ahead of U20 Euro Qualifiers
As the European U20 selections are about to play the Euro qualifiers, the various football federations of European countries are trying to convince young Moroccan talents to play for their host countries.