Belgium
Belgium: Could residence permits be withdrawn from unemployed foreigners?
The Belgian Parliament is examining the possibility of withdrawing residence permits from unemployed foreigners receiving benefits.
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Belgium
Baby Seriously Injured by Falling Phone at Belgian Fair Ride
Oussaid, a 13-month-old baby, was seriously injured on the forehead by a phone that fell from a ride, while he was enjoying the fairground attractions set up in Saint-Ghislain for the Ascension festivities with his family. The little boy is still hospitalized.
Belgium
Teen Influencer Sentenced to 17-Year Driving Ban for High-Speed Stunts in Brussels
The Brussels police court has sentenced by default Adil B.H., an influencer, to six driving bans, for a total duration of 17.5 years. A conviction that the young man royally mocks.
Spain
Spain Tightens Rules on Second Home Rentals, Impacting Foreign Property Owners
In Spain, property owners, including Moroccans, are affected by new legislation regulating the rental of second homes, which is already causing concern.
Belgium
Antwerp Man Fatally Stabbed While Defending Woman from Harassment
Ilyes Zairi, 32, a young man from Antwerp, was stabbed to death on Sunday in a square in Seefhoek, while coming to the aid of a young woman who was being harassed.
Belgium
Belgian-Moroccan Ex-Councillor Cleared in Antwerp Drug Trafficking Case
The former socialist municipal councillor of Molenbeek-Saint, Belgian-Moroccan Hicham Chakir, obtained a dismissal on Tuesday before the Brussels correctional court in a drug trafficking case at the port of Antwerp.
Sport
Morocco Lures Another Belgian Prospect as El Ouahdi Chooses Atlas Lions
Zakaria El Ouahdi, player for KRC Genk, has chosen to respond favorably to his call-up with the Moroccan team. A new departure that adds to that of Talbi, without an official reaction from the RBFA, but in an already tense climate.
Belgium
Belgian Muslim Council Announces Eid al-Adha 2025 Date: June 6
The date is now known to Muslims in Belgium. The Feast of Sacrifice, or Eid al-Adha, will be held this year on Friday, June 6. The Muslim Council of Belgium (CMB) made the official announcement through a press release, thus setting one of the most important dates in the Islamic calendar.
Belgium
Bruges City's Arabic-Language Video Sparks Political Backlash Over Integration
The political parties N-VA and Vlaams Belang criticize the use of Arabic language by the City of Bruges to communicate with residents.
Morocco
Ryanair Faces Legal Action Over Hand Luggage Fees in EU Consumer Rights Dispute
The Belgian Consumer Protection Organization accuses the airline Ryanair of violating European consumer rights by imposing additional fees for hand luggage and files a complaint against it.
Belgium
National Strike to Disrupt Flights from Brussels Airport to Morocco and Beyond
In Belgium, flights departing from Brussels Airport, the airport of the Belgian capital Brussels, to Morocco and other countries will be disrupted due to a new national strike.
Belgium
Belgium's Public Service Minister Faces Backlash Over Headscarf Inquiry
The collective Les 100 diplômées denounces a letter dated April 24, addressed by the Minister of Public Service, Vanessa Matz, to federal senior officials, which it perceives as a request to "map Muslim women wearing headscarves".