Europe wants to block transfers of MREs The European directive on foreign banks operating in the European Union (EU) worries the Moroccan authorities and banks who fear a drastic drop in transfers from Moroccans living abroad (MRE) as a result of this measure. Negotiations are continuing between Moroccan authorities and stakeholders in the EU for […]
“Your country above all”: Morocco tries to retain its youth Morocco is facing an unprecedented wave of illegal emigration, particularly from its youth. Faced with this phenomenon, the kingdom is deploying a shock awareness campaign to dissuade young people from attempting the crossing to Europe. Billboards display strong messages: “Your country above all… Corruption and […]
Casablanca: the troubling role of real estate developers The connection of the areas of Nouaceur and Bouskoura, on the outskirts of Casablanca, to public transport is reportedly behind schedule due to a lobby of real estate developers. A “lobby” of real estate developers would have succeeded in isolating economic housing projects in areas of Nouaceur […]
In Assilah, a ghost station While it was built with the aim of reducing congestion on National Road Number 1, which experiences heavy traffic jams, particularly during the summer season when traffic towards Assilah increases, the bus station attracts very few passengers. travelers. Inaugurated in February 2020, the Asilah city bus station is struggling to […]
Crisis in Lebanon: Moroccans call for help The fate of Moroccans stranded in Lebanon, which has become the scene of a tragedy, concerns Rachid Hammouni, president of the Progress and Socialism group in the House of Representatives. He addresses a written question to Nasser Bourita, Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccans living abroad, […]
King Mohammed VI expected at a summit in Paris At the invitation of Emmanuel Macron, President of the French Republic, King Mohammed VI, who is staying in Paris as part of a private visit, could participate in the summit of the International Organization of La Francophonie (OIF) which will take place in France, for the […]
Algeria imposes visas, should Morocco respond? Calls are increasing in Morocco for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to impose visas on Algerian citizens. This request follows Algeria’s sudden announcement to impose visas on Moroccans, thus breaking with an exemption policy in force since 2004.
Why a bridge between Spain and Morocco remains an unattainable dream Connecting Spain and Morocco by road, a dream that has yet to come true. Indeed, the distance between the two countries at their closest point is only 14.4 kilometers, a seemingly affordable distance for engineers. But this project never saw the light of day, […]
King Mohammed VI comes to the rescue of flooded areas King Mohammed VI has just ordered the launch of a program to rehabilitate areas affected by floods in southeastern Morocco. This program, with a forecast budget of approximately 2.5 billion dirhams, aims to support and accompany the reconstruction and rehabilitation of damaged buildings and homes, […]
Tangier Airport: everything you need to know about the extension work Work to extend Tangier Ibn Battouta airport will be able to start. The National Airports Office (ONDA) announced the final award of the contract to two groups and three companies. This project aims to increase the airport’s handling capacity from 1.2 million to 4.4 […]