Hakim Ziyech’s future at Galatasaray darkens Hakim Ziyech’s future at Galatasaray seems compromised. According to information reported by the Turkish press, the management of the Istanbul club has decided not to extend the contract of the Moroccan international during the next transfer window. Two main reasons would motivate this decision: the player’s performances considered insufficient […]
Falsified driving licenses for Moroccans Two individuals are accused of having falsified driving licenses for the benefit of some 90 Moroccan nationals in Sebta. They risk two to three years in prison. The facts date from 2016-2017. The accused were arrested for their involvement in a driving license falsification network, following an investigation by the […]
Collision between two tankers in the strait, near Moroccan waters Two oil tankers, the chemical tanker Southern Puma and the bulk carrier Louisa Bolten, collided on Friday morning in the waters of the Strait of Gibraltar, off the coast of Morocco. The incident occurred about 20 miles southeast of Punta Europa and just over 15 […]
Floods in Spain: the toll increases for MREs A second death has been confirmed among Moroccan nationals in Spain, bringing the number of victims among MREs to two, following the devastating floods which hit the south and east of the country. The Consul General of Morocco in Valencia, Saïd El Idrissi Bouzidi, announced this new […]
From Amsterdam, ticket prices to Morocco will be more expensive Bad news for travelers heading to Morocco from Amsterdam: Schiphol airport, a KLM hub, has announced an increase in its airport fees of 37% over three years. This decision, which aims to finance a vast modernization plan, will have a direct impact on the price […]
A large French group could leave France for Morocco Threatened by a new tax, the French maritime transport giant CMA-CGM plans to relocate part of its activities to Morocco. This decision could have serious consequences for employment in France. The French government plans to introduce an “exceptional contribution” which would only affect CMA CGM. This […]
Morocco: casinos under close surveillance As part of the fight against money laundering and the financing of terrorism, the competent services of the Ministry of the Interior carried out control missions in seven casinos between April and September 2024, and dismantled several terrorist cells during the recent months. This is indicated in the 2024 activity […]
New drones for the Moroccan army Since 2021, Morocco has shown its interest in drones. The kingdom has acquired various models from China, Israel and Turkey and is preparing to order new Turkish drones. Morocco continues to strengthen its defense capabilities and is working to modernize its drone fleet for greater effectiveness and efficiency in […]
Macron’s visit to Morocco: what are the challenges for Franco-Moroccan cooperation? Emmanuel Macron’s state visit to Rabat, from October 28 to 30, “marked the start of a new chapter in bilateral relations,” said Nasser Bourita, Minister of Foreign Affairs. During this historic trip, the French President and King Mohammed VI signed a declaration relating to […]
Spanish prisons: a quarter of foreign prisoners are Moroccan Moroccans represent the largest nationality in Spanish prisons, with 3,841 individuals, or 27% of the total. This figure places Morocco far ahead of other nationalities, exceeding the number of Colombian, Romanian and Algerian detainees combined. Colombians constitute the second most represented nationality with 1,502 detainees (11%), […]