A Moroccan drone that remained on the other side of the border delayed the landing of an Iberia flight in Melilla. Madrid is now asking Morocco to change the altitude of its surveillance aircraft to avoid further interference with commercial planes.
Since September 23, Hapag-Lloyd has required a letter of indemnity before accepting shipments to Morocco of 14 categories of food products. Without this signed document, the container booking may be suspended.
The Court of Cassation has ordered a third trial for Mohamed Lamine Aberouz. However, the Franco-Moroccan will not be retried for the double murder in Magnanville: his guilt on that count is final, and his life sentence remains applicable.
MoroccoMoroccan automotive exports reached 93.7 billion dirhams in the first half of 2026. They now represent more than double the sales of phosphates and derivatives.
MoroccoLong-term singlehood is becoming more common in Morocco. In 2024, 12.4% of women reached the age of 50 without having married, a proportion that has risen sharply since the previous census.
SpainIn Spain, a young person without a work permit cannot freely choose their job. They often depend on an intermediary, accept endless working days and can barely protest. The accounts of Moroccan workers reveal the other side of the dream sold before departure.
BelgiumMoroccans applying for a long-stay visa for Belgium must now pay 250 euros, compared with 180 euros previously. The increase applies to all applications submitted since 1 July 2026.
MoroccoMoroccan imports of aircraft and other airborne or spacecraft vehicles more than doubled in the first half of 2026. Their value reached nearly four billion dirhams.
SpainThe migration crisis in Sebta has triggered a new diplomatic clash between Madrid and Tel Aviv. Israel’s ambassador to the UN attacked Spain over its presence in Sebta and Melilla, prompting a response from a Spanish minister.
MoroccoMorocco’s purchases of foreign olive oil collapsed in the first half of 2026. This spectacular drop coincides with the return of a record national harvest, driven by improved climate conditions and water resources.
FranceRoyal Air Maroc ranks among the most punctual airlines departing from France this summer . Its rate of delayed flights stands at 18.30%, compared with 42.68% for Air Algérie.
SpainHundreds of MREs and travelers from Operation Marhaba found themselves blocked after the closure of the Beni Enzar crossing. The measure was taken following several simultaneous entry attempts into the city of Melilla.
WorldA Moroccan woman was claiming a Dutch allowance after the death of her husband, who had been living in Morocco for nearly thirty years. The courts upheld the refusal: receiving money or healthcare from the Netherlands does not mean remaining insured in the country.