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Belgian school inequality: Moroccan students' unequal chances revealed
A study conducted in Flanders shows how some young Belgian-Moroccan students describe a school where displayed equality does not always guarantee equal opportunities .
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Drug Baron Extradited Dubai Antwerp Trial Belgium
Sentenced in absentia to 27 years imprisonment for drug trafficking, Othman El Ballouti appeared Thursday in Antwerp . Extradited from Dubai, he firmly contests the accusations and denounces proceedings based solely on his family’s reputation.
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Mouscron Tragedy: 5-Year Prison Sentence for Stepfather in Fatal Chase
The Tournai correctional court has demanded five years in prison against a motorist involved in a high-speed chase. In 2021, this road tragedy that occurred in Mouscron claimed the lives of his two stepchildren of Moroccan origin .
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Belgium sham marriages fraud detection system National Register
Nearly a thousand marriages of convenience are recorded each year in Belgium to obtain papers. Facing this fraud, the government deploys a new digital counterattack to permanently block cheaters.
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Belgian-Moroccan students school equality opportunities Flanders
A study conducted in Flanders shows how some young Belgian-Moroccan students describe a school where displayed equality doesn’t always guarantee the same opportunities in their educational journey.
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Belgium police chase deaths: justice delayed 8 years for Sabrina Ouassim
Eight years after the death of Sabrina and Ouassim during a chase in Brussels , a police officer’s trial opens this Thursday in Nivelles. Their loved ones are demanding justice over a tragedy that raises questions about intervention methods.
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Mohamed Reda Football Star Dies in Buggenhout Bus Tragedy
In the aftermath of the deadly collision between a school bus and a train in Buggenhout, emotion overwhelms the school. Among the victims, Mohamed Reda, 15 years old. His teachers mourn a cheerful, well-adjusted teenager and passionate football fan.
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Cyclist wins unfair fine case against Belgian police
Wrongly accused of running a red light, a sixty-year-old man stood his ground against law enforcement all the way to court. Facing a fine of 547 euros, Ali ultimately won his case before Belgian justice.
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Moroccan Entrepreneur Luxury Beauty Institute Brussels Success Story
At 19 years old, a prestigious avenue in Brussels closed its doors to her because of her accent. Today, this entrepreneur of Moroccan origin is opening her luxurious beauty center there, celebrating a success built on hard work and perseverance.
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Moroccan Parents Belgium School Injustice Generational Gap
A study conducted in Flanders reveals a generational gap. Several parents of Moroccan origin say they perceive, in their children, a more painful relationship with school and a stronger sense of injustice.
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Fatal Buggenhout collision: experienced driver Nordine tragedy explained
The tragedy that occurred at a level crossing in Buggenhout claimed the lives of Nordine, 49, and his companion. Their minibus was transporting nine children to a school. The investigation is attempting to clarify this brutal tragedy.
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Belgian-Moroccan students Flemish system school discrimination
A study conducted in Flanders shows that certain school decisions are not always experienced as individual cases. For young Belgian-Moroccan students, they can affect their sense of belonging.