Belgium
Tragic Heroism: Father Drowns Trying to Save 5-Year-Old Daughter in Belgian Canal
In Belgium, a tragedy has struck a Moroccan family. Abdellah Hosni died drowned while trying to save his daughter Bouchra, who did not know how to swim.
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Housing Fraud Scandal Rocks Belgium: Lawyer's Double Life Sparks Nationwide Crackdown
The housing fraud revealed this week and concerning a Brussels woman of Moroccan origin who was benefiting from social housing while working as a lawyer in Morocco since 2003 has prompted a reaction from the Walloon authorities, who plan to take measures to avoid such abuses.
Belgium
Belgium Tightens Nationality Rules: Fees Skyrocket and Citizenship Test Introduced
Bad news for Moroccans wishing to obtain Belgian nationality. Belgium is tightening the conditions for granting it.
Belgium
Belgium Tightens Family Reunification Laws: Income Thresholds Rise, Age Limits Increase
The Belgian House of Representatives approved, during the night from Thursday to Friday, the bill that makes the conditions for access to family reunification more stringent. The text, presented by the Minister of Asylum Anneleen Van Bossuyt, was supported by the majority of Belgian parties.
Belgium
Brussels Lawyer's Double Life: Disability Claims in Belgium, Thriving Career in Morocco
A Brussels woman who claimed to be incapable of working in Belgium was benefiting from social housing and receiving social benefits while working as a lawyer in Morocco since 2003.
Belgium
Moroccan Wedding Convoy Chaos: 7 Drivers Lose Licenses in Belgian Traffic Standoff
The procession of a Moroccan wedding from Charleroi blocked traffic on Saturday in Puers-Saint-Amand, in the province of Antwerp. The police intervened and the licenses of seven drivers were revoked.
Belgium
Second Arrest Made in Brutal Anderlecht Narco-Assassination Case
The police have managed to arrest a second suspect in the "narco-assassination" of Nordine, a 49-year-old father shot dead at the foot of his building in Anderlecht on June 5th.
Belgium
Dubai Drug Lord Extradited: Belgium Cracks Down on Cocaine Kingpin's Luxurious Hideout
The 38-year-old drug baron Othman El Ballouti, who made his fortune in Dubai where he was arrested at the end of 2024, was handed over to the Belgian authorities this Sunday, along with two other traffickers: Giorgi Faes and Mathias Akyazili.
Belgium
Moroccan Man in Belgium Jailed for Brutal Domestic Violence and Attempted Rape
A Moroccan residing in Liège (Belgium) has been convicted for subjecting the mother of his son to scenes of violence for years.
Belgium
Dubai to Belgium: 'The Boss' Drug Lord Faces Justice After €25M Real Estate Empire Crumbles
The United Arab Emirates has agreed to extradite the Moroccan drug trafficker Othman El Ballouti, arrested in early December in Dubai, to Belgium.
Belgium
Eviction Looms for Single Mother: Social Housing Controversy Sparks Community Outcry in Molenbeek
For several years, Khadija, 50, and her family have been subject to an expulsion order due to the behavior of her sons. Currently, the mother is relying on the support of the CPAS, José Garcia from the Tenants’ Union, and various housing rights associations to secure decent housing.
Belgium
Tragic Parkour Stunt Gone Wrong: Young Man Dies in Brussels Social Housing Fall
Abdel, a 23-year-old man, died after falling from the window of an apartment located on the Rue de la Querelle, in the Marolles neighborhood of Brussels.