Belgium
Belgian Muslim Groups Oppose Mandatory Sex Education in Schools
The sex education courses that will be given to all students in the Fédération Wallonie-Bruxelles throughout the school year do not please Muslim institutions in Belgium.
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Morocco
Belgian Man's Rape Conviction in Morocco Overturned, New Trial Set
The annulment by the Court of Cassation of the conviction to eight years in prison of the Belgian, tried on appeal in Morocco for rape of his son and stepchildren, paves the way for a new trial that will begin shortly.
Morocco
Belgian-Moroccan Man Arrested at Ceuta Border for Drug Smuggling
Moroccan customs, assisted by the police, arrested this week a Moroccan from Belgium for drug trafficking. Several dozen kilos of drugs were found in his car, at Bab Sebta.
Belgium
Brussels Police Chase Death: Adil Case Hearing Delayed to January
The Adil affair, named after the young man from Anderlecht who died after being hit by a police car in April 2020, has been postponed to January 9, after the hearing on Tuesday at the Brussels council chamber.
Belgium
Moroccan Royal Family Sues Woman Claiming to be King Hassan II's Hidden Daughter
Jane Benzaquen, a 70-year-old Belgian-Israeli woman, continues her fight to be recognized as the hidden daughter of King Hassan II. For its part, Morocco has just filed a criminal complaint for defamation.
France
France: a Moroccan from Belgium arrested for trafficking rare animals
A Moroccan from Belgium, returning from vacation in Morocco, was arrested on Wednesday for animal trafficking during a check at the Sorigny toll booth. He was transporting Greek tortoises and European goldfinches, protected species.
Belgium
Undocumented Immigrant Hailed as Hero After Saving Woman from Train Tracks in Brussels
Abderraouf, known as Abdel, is considered a hero after saving a woman who attempted suicide at the Midi station in Brussels. The video of his rescue has gone viral on social media.
Spain
Moroccan Couples Arrested in Ceuta with 200kg of Hashish, Children in Tow
Two couples of Moroccans residing in Belgium were arrested on Sunday in Ceuta in possession of more than 200 kilos of hashish hidden in their vehicles. They were accompanied by their minor children (four each), aged 1 to 15 years, who were taken care of by the Child Protection Service of the autonomous city.
Belgium
Italian Owner Battles to Evict Squatters from Multimillion-Euro Belgian Property
While he has put his multi-million euro property up for sale, an Italian is surprised to learn that a group of people are occupying it. Faced with the police’s inability to make them leave, he is launching legal proceedings to evict the squatters.
Sport
Belgian Footballer Jackson Tchatchoua Survives Near-Fatal Car Crash in Morocco
The Belgian-Cameroonian player of Charleroi, Jackson Tchatchoua, was the victim of a road accident in Morocco, which could have cost him his life. Considering himself "lucky" and "happy", he hopes to regain his strength and return to playing football.
Belgium
Former Belgian MP Hicham Imane Pivots from Politics to Airport Career
Charleroi municipal councilor Hicham Imane , former Walloon Belgian MP from the Socialist Party (PS) who sat in the Walloon Parliament between 2014 and 2016 in replacement of Paul Magnette, has found a job that he practices with passion, far from the political sphere. However, he does not give up on his political commitment.
Morocco
Ryanair Pilots' Strike Threatens Morocco-Belgium Flights Next Week
Flights operated between Morocco and Belgium by the Irish low-cost airline Ryanair could be disrupted next week due to a new strike by its pilots. They are demanding better working conditions.