Belgium
Belgian Police Hunt for Dangerous Fugitive Convicted of Armed Robberies
The Belgian federal police are searching for Ismaïl Ouchen, a potentially dangerous young man who was recently convicted on several sentences.
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Moroccans Lead in Acquiring Belgian Citizenship, New Data Shows
Moroccans living abroad (MREs) top the ranking of citizens who have obtained Belgian nationality.
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Far-Right Party Targets Moroccan Immigrants in Belgian Social Housing Controversy
The New Flemish Alliance is campaigning against Moroccans benefiting from social housing in the Flemish region of Belgium and owning real estate in Morocco. These Moroccans living abroad (MREs) are now threatened with expulsion.
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Belgian Lawmaker Urges Right to Renounce Dual Citizenship Amid Detention Concerns
Deputy Nahima Lanjri, from the Christen Democratisch en Vlaams (Christian Democrats and Flemish, CD&V) party, wished that Belgium would plead for its citizens, holding dual nationality, to be able to renounce one of them so as not to be bound by obligations in one of the two countries.
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Belgian Customs Officer Suspended Over Controversial YouTube Videos
The Federal Public Service Finances has suspended a Belgian customs officer, who has been in office for a week, for posting anti-Muslim, homophobic and conspiracy videos on YouTube.
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Belgium to Honor Moroccan World War II Soldiers in 80th Anniversary Tribute
To the Moroccan soldiers who fell with weapons in hand during World War II, Belgium wishes to be grateful. Motonobu Kasajima, general delegate of the Wallonia-Brussels Federation in Morocco , announced this country’s intention to pay tribute to these brave soldiers.
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Belgium to Honor Moroccan WWII Soldiers in 80th Anniversary Commemoration
Belgium will pay tribute to the Moroccan soldiers who fell on the battlefield during World War II. This was announced on Thursday, January 9, 2020 in Rabat by the General Delegate of the Wallonia-Brussels Federation in Morocco, Motonobu Kasajima.
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Belgium Ordered to Repatriate 10 Children from Syria, Faces Daily Fines
The Belgian government is ordered to work on the repatriation of ten children who are in Syria. Belgium takes note of this judgment, handed down on December 11 in summary proceedings by the Brussels Court of First Instance, said Foreign Minister Philippe Goffin on Wednesday.
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Berber New Year 2970 Celebrated in Molenbeek with Ancient Amazigh Traditions
The Marbel association is extending the New Year’s festivities by organizing the Berber New Year in Molenbeek. This will be on Friday, January 10 at the Karreveld Castle.
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Moroccan Retiree's Pension Slashed Due to Decades-Old Divorce Oversight
Hakim*, a 65-year-old Liège resident of Moroccan origin, strangely receives half of his pension due to a separation by repudiation, effective for 41 years, but not recognized by the federal administration.
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Belgian-Moroccan Jiu-Jitsu Prodigy Amal Amjahid Clinches 8th World Title at 24
At 24 years old, Amal Amjahid is a Belgian-Moroccan ju-jitsuka who makes the pride of the kingdom. Over the years, she has been able to establish herself in this combat sport.
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7-Year-Old Boy Injured in Brussels Ice Rink Accident, Father Blames Organizers
Christmas in tears for little Zaid, aged 7, who, wanting to have fun at the ice rink on the Place de Brouckère, ended up with several stitches on his face. His father condemns the organizers of the Winter Pleasures who, according to him, are solely responsible for his son’s injuries.