Belgium
Hero Passenger Thwarts Deadly Bus Rampage in Antwerp, Saving Lives
Terki Nacer Eddine, 63, has been hailed and celebrated by the residents of Antwerp for having saved several people during a deadly assault on a bus.
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Controversial Imam Returns to Belgium: National Security Debate Reignites
Expelled to Morocco three years ago, Imam Mohamed Toujgani returned to Belgium on Monday.
Belgium
Belgian Police Officer Convicted for Leaking Photo in Forest Murder Case
The Brussels Criminal Court has convicted the police officer who sent the photo of Mohamed-Amine Dardour, the alleged perpetrator of the murder of Soufiane Benali, a 23-year-old man nicknamed "Nana" killed in July 2020 in Forest, to neighborhood delinquents known as "sheriffs", for violation of professional secrecy and investigation confidentiality.
Belgium
Pro-Hamas Performance at Brussels Festival Sparks Outrage and Calls for Action
In Belgium, a scene glorifying Hamas Palestinian movement fighters that allegedly promotes terrorism is causing general outrage. Political actors are calling on authorities to intervene.
Belgium
Flanders Mandates Pre-Arrival Integration Course for Immigrants
In Flanders, the integration process for foreigners now begins in their country of origin. The measure takes effect this autumn.
Belgium
Belgium Urges Travelers to Update Vaccines Amid Measles Outbreaks in Morocco, Romania
Belgium has issued recommendations for its travelers wishing to go to Morocco and Romania.
Belgium
Moroccan Immigrant Faces Trial for Domestic Violence After Pandemic Lockdown Strains
The life of a Moroccan residing in Belgium took a turn during lockdown. Today, he finds himself in court for physical violence against his wife and children.
Belgium
Brussels Politician Fouad Ahidar Advocates for Service Neutrality, Addresses Religious Diversity in Public Roles
The Fouad Ahidar Team created a surprise in the last regional elections, managing to win three seats in the Brussels parliament. Invited on Thursday to the show Bonsoir Le Club on LN24 channel, its president, Fouad Ahidar , addressed several current topics without mincing words.
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Gad Elmaleh Sells Out Brussels Shows with New Stand-Up Special "Himself"
After selling out on Thursday and Friday, Moroccan comedian Gad Elmaleh will perform again on stage this Saturday evening at Forest National to present his new show "Himself".
Belgium
Brussels Police Rescue Two Sheep from Illegal Eid al-Adha Slaughter During Wedding Procession
Two sheep destined for slaughter for Eid joined a wedding procession in Molenbeek-Saint-Jean. Authorities were alerted to "save" the two animals.
Belgium
Belgian Imams Face Low Pay and Cultural Disconnect, Expert Warns
Michaël Privot, an Islamologist, theorist and promoter of liberal Islam, and former member of the board of directors of the Muslim Council of Belgium (CMB), believes that the development of an Islam of Belgium "will also have to involve an improvement in the status of ministers of worship."
Belgium
Drug Network Leader Charged in Fatal Mistaken Identity Shooting in Brussels
The assassination of Khalid, a 31-year-old young man mistakenly shot with 17 Kalashnikov bullets on September 14, 2023, on Wayez Street, a busy commercial thoroughfare in the municipality of Anderlecht, will not go unpunished. The person who ordered the hit has been charged.