The six Belgian locations of the Tanger Marché chain, three of them in Brussels, have been closed following a major police inspection. Sixteen undocumented workers were identified and more than 14 000 euros in cash were seized.
A group of Spanish, French, Italian and Portuguese producers has formed a united front against Moroccan tomato imports . They denounce unfair competition linked to social and environmental standards, threatening European agricultural sovereignty.
Major Belgian retailers such as Delhaize, Colruyt and Lidl are extensively adapting their shelves for Ramadan 2026. This commercial strategy responds to growing local demand, driven by a significant increase in sales of halal and traditional products.
Since the start of the holy month on 19 February 2026, Belgium’s retail giants have been showcasing “ethnic” aisles experiencing explosive growth . Lidl, Colruyt and Carrefour are no longer limiting themselves to a few dates, but are now adapting their entire strategy to a new sociological reality.
The air traffic between Belgium and Morocco risks a total shutdown on Thursday, 12 March. A nationwide general strike could force Brussels-Zaventem Airport to cancel all departing flights for 24 hours.
As youth violence rises in Brussels, Sammy Mahdi, president of the Flemish Christian Democratic party (CD&V), is calling for tougher security measures. He cites the Moroccan model as an example of respect for authority to follow.
The threat of line cancellations is receding for the summer season. Following the abandonment of a local tax project by the Walloon government, the low-cost company Ryanair has confirmed the maintenance of its entire program at the Brussels-Charleroi airport , thus securing the previously threatened connections to Morocco.
The Brussels Enterprise Court ordered the blocking of illegal Internet Protocol television (IPTV) services following joint legal action by broadcasters RTL Belgium and RTBF. The decision requires internet service providers to cut access to these platforms, which are used by more than 650,000 Belgians.
Clashes broke out in several neighborhoods of Brussels and Antwerp following the Africa Cup of Nations final between Senegal and Morocco. The situation was particularly agitated around the Étangs Noirs metro station and in the Borgerhout district, requiring interventions to contain the disturbances. Nine arrests were reported as hundreds of people had gathered.
The qualification of Morocco for the semi-finals of the 2025 CAN had immediate repercussions in the Belgian capital. On Friday evening, on police orders, the STIB proceeded to the preventive closure of the Étangs Noirs metro station in Molenbeek, fearing disturbances on the sidelines of the celebrations.
A scene of terror in Anderlecht. Moustapha, a well-known jeweler on Rue Wayez, lived through a hellish evening this Wednesday. Kidnapped by a heavily armed squad , he was forced to hand over the contents of his safes to save his wife and children, who were threatened with death by accomplices.
The celebration was short-lived in the Belgian capital. While the qualification of Morocco for the round of 16 of the CAN was celebrated with joy by the majority of supporters, Monday evening was marred by serious disturbances in the municipalities of Koekelberg and Molenbeek.