In the last year alone over 400 young Belgians have traveled to Syria. “My Jihad” investigates why so many young Belgians are becoming radicalized, and how leaders of the Muslim community are attempting to combat it. As violence continues to …
What’s it like living in jihadi haven?
Well, after graduating in June 2011, I packed my bags and came to Brussels. Spent the summer living with three girls in St Gilles. However, at the end of August I had to move out and find a place of …
The Art-Pirates Fighting For Migrant Rights
Pozzallo Pirates: The Belgian artist who made headlines with his installation designed to raise awareness about the plight of Mediterranean migrants. A Belgium artist has created an installation that serves as a wake-up call for Northern Europe: the immigrants who …
The New Flemish Alliance joins the ECR group
The New Flemish Alliance (N-VA), which won the largest share of the vote in the Belgian federal elections in May, has traditionally combined a pro-EU platform with calls for greater autonomy for Flanders. Benjamin Leruth writes on the party’s decision to join …