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Belgium25 Apr 2020

Brussels Youth Groups Seek Dialogue with Mayor After Anderlecht Riots

After the riots in Anderlecht and the massive arrests, the non-profit organizations "Le foyer des jeunes des Marolles" and "Jeunes ambition Marolles" have, in a letter, requested a meeting with the mayor of Brussels-City, Philippe Close, and the divisional commissioner of the police or the head of the Brussels-Capital/Ixelles police zone. The aim will be for the parties to engage in constructive dialogue in order to ease tensions.

Belgium24 Apr 2020

Belgian Muslims Adapt Ramadan Traditions Amid COVID-19 Lockdown

The month of fasting for Ramadan began this Friday, April 24, 2020 in Belgium, in a particular context. Some practices will change during this month due to the health crisis and the lockdown imposed on the population.

Belgium23 Apr 2020

Ramadan Begins April 24 for Belgian Muslims, EMB Announces

As in most European countries, Muslims in Belgium will begin Ramadan this Friday, April 24, 2020.

Belgium23 Apr 2020

Belgian Muslims to Announce Ramadan 2020 Start Date on April 23

It is this Thursday, April 23 that we will know exactly the date of the beginning of Ramadan 2020 in Belgium.

Belgium21 Apr 2020

Politicians Call for Investigation into Teen's Death During Police Chase in Brussels

On Monday, April 20, Deputy André Flahaut (PS) and Ecolo called for the referral of the Permanent Committee for the Supervision of Police Services (the P Committee). It will be responsible for examining, in addition to the judicial investigation, the circumstances of the death of the young Adil, last Friday, April 10, in a chase with the police, in the Cureghem district of Anderlecht.

Belgium20 Apr 2020

Molenbeek Prepares for Ramadan Under COVID-19 Restrictions

A few days before the start of the month of Ramadan, the local authorities of Molenbeek, in collaboration with the police, want to strengthen their system on the ground in order to ensure compliance with the confinement.

Belgium20 Apr 2020

Belgian Muslim Council Issues Ramadan Guidelines Amid COVID-19 Lockdown

In a poster published for the faithful, the Executive of Muslims in Belgium (EMB) has provided some useful advice to be observed during the upcoming Ramadan, in this period of confinement.

Belgium19 Apr 2020

Moroccan Soccer Star Mehdi Carcela Donates €33,000 for Ventilator to Belgian Hospital

Moroccan international Mehdi Carcela has donated 33,000 euros to a hospital in Belgium as part of the fight against the coronavirus pandemic.

Belgium19 Apr 2020

Brussels Man Arrested for Brutal Attack on Ex-Wife During Lockdown

Mohamed Daly, a repeat offender, is in custody for having disfigured for life his ex-wife with a bladed weapon in Molenbeek. Prosecuted for intentional assault and battery, he will appear on Monday, April 20, before the council chamber.

Belgium19 Apr 2020

COVID-19 Claims Lives of Nearly 100 Moroccan Nationals in Belgium

Morocco has lost 97 nationals, victims of the coronavirus, in Belgium, including 75 in Brussels, 15 in Liège and 07 in Antwerp. This was specified on Saturday, April 18, 2020, by the Moroccan ambassador Mohamed Ameur.

Belgium18 Apr 2020

Molenbeek Youth Group Launches Food Drive to Aid Community During Lockdown

Members of the Futsal Espoirs Molenbeek association, in collaboration with the young people of the neighborhood, are helping people in need during this confinement period.

Belgium18 Apr 2020

Brussels Police Car Speeding Without Siren Before Fatal Collision with Teen, Investigation Reveals

The police car that had hit Mehdi Bouda, a 17-year-old boy, on Ravenstein Street in Brussels, near the central station, on August 20, 2019 was driving at high speed and without the siren activated.