Belgium
Teen Fighting for Life After Brutal Gang Attack in Molenbeek, Belgium
Soufyane, a 19-year-old man, is between life and death after being violently assaulted by a group of individuals in Molenbeek. An investigation is underway.
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Molenbeek
Belgium
Controversy Erupts Over Veiled Muslim Woman's Appointment as Molenbeek Alderman
Voices have been raised from the Belgian Reformist Movement (MR) to denounce the appointment of Saliha Raiss, a young veiled woman, to replace the Molenbeek alderman Jef Van Damme (Vooruit).
Belgium
Moroccan-Style Fountain Unveiled in Brussels' Molenbeek District, Honoring Cultural Ties
The Brussels municipality of Molenbeek-Saint-Jean paid tribute to its Moroccan community by inaugurating a traditional Moroccan-style public fountain. This fountain, made by artisans from Fez with traditional zellige , was specially shipped from Morocco and installed in the heart of the municipality thanks to the initiative of the associations "Akhbarona Aljalia" and "Espoirs et sourires", in collaboration with the Council of the Moroccan Community Abroad (CCME) and the municipality.
Belgium
Molenbeek Family Faces Eviction Crisis Amid Affordable Housing Shortage
Abdel Fattouche, a Molenbeek family man, is under threat of eviction from the apartment he rents for 600 euros, at the end of his notice period on March 31. The Molenbeek resident is urgently looking for affordable housing before this deadline, while he has been waiting for social housing for 13 years.
Belgium
Belgian Politician Sparks Controversy Over Arabic Teaching in Molenbeek Schools
Teaching in Arabic in Molenbeek is not to the liking of Vooruit president Conner Rousseau. The latter says he does not feel at home there and also calls for improving conditions in these neighborhoods by investing in language, childcare and education.
Belgium
Molenbeek Seeks New Identity Six Years After Brussels Terror Attacks
Even though they are trying at all costs to turn the page, to write a new story, far from radicalism, the people of Molenbeek remember the Brussels attacks as if it were yesterday, which left 32 dead (excluding suicide bombers) and 340 injured.
Sport
Morocco World Cup Win Sparks Celebrations and Arrests in Belgium
A total of 18 people were arrested on Thursday evening in Brussels for public disorder. They were part of the crowd that took to the streets to celebrate Morocco’s qualification for the World Cup round of 16 in Qatar.
Belgium
Belgian City Bans Riffian Protest March, Sparking Freedom of Expression Debate
Following the ban on a march by the municipality of Molenbeek, the Gathering of Riffians of Belgium reacted, denouncing a serious violation of the right to freedom of expression. An urgent appeal to the Council of State has been announced.
Belgium
Belgian Councilor Released on Bail Amid Corruption Investigation
Placed under arrest warrant on September 22nd, the Belgian municipal councilor of Moroccan origin, Hicham Chakir, has been released under conditions. He had been arrested for serious but unproven facts of corruption.
Belgium
Belgian Councilor Arrested at Brussels Airport in Money Laundering Probe
Hicham Chakir, municipal councilor of Molenbeek, in the Brussels region, would have spent several days in prison before being released.
Belgium
Belgian Hospital Acquitted in 2011 Death of 14-Year-Old Patient
In 2011, the Saint-Luc University Clinics (Woluwe) were indicted for involuntary manslaughter following the death of the young Imane Jellal aged 14. 11 years after the events, the Brussels Court of Appeal acquits, arguing that "no shortcoming nor disorganization" can be blamed on the clinics.
Belgium
Brussels Court Halts Eviction of Moroccan Mother in Molenbeek Social Housing Dispute
The Moroccan-origin Molenbeekoise, Khadija Chaou, under threat of eviction, will be able to remain with her four children in her social housing in Molenbeek-Saint-Jean, until the case is heard on appeal. This is the decision of the Brussels Court of First Instance.