The PAM comes out on top in Morocco’s legislative elections, the RNI loses 36 seats and the PJD returns to the political arena. But from Madrid to Berlin and Doha, another figure dominates the analyses: nearly 62% of registered voters did not turn out.
Four Moroccan F-16 fighter jets are already at Orange-Caritat Air Base in southern France. Starting Monday, their crews will train with Rafale pilots for five days as part of the bilateral ORYX 26 exercise.
Morocco promises its “full cooperation” in organizing the return of migrants who have remained in Ceuta since the mass crossings at the end of July. Nasser Bourita renewed this commitment to José Manuel Albares during a meeting in New York.
MoroccoDepartures are multiplying in the wiring and automotive components factories in the Tangier-Tétouan-Al Hoceïma region. According to a union, the reasons are: wages deemed too low, high production rates and persistent job insecurity.
MoroccoThe Moroccan government has just set a maximum duration for an allowance integrated into the direct social assistance system. Its payment cannot exceed twelve months, even when compensation periods are not consecutive.
BelgiumRyanair will remove five planes from Charleroi and eliminate two million seats in Belgium during winter 2026-2027 and summer 2027 . The airline has not yet specified which routes will be affected, but this massive reduction is concerning the many MREs who use the Walloon airport to travel to Morocco.
MoroccoA Moroccan who has returned to live in the country may continue to owe money to a foreign bank without being automatically authorized to transfer dirhams to it. For a consumer credit taken out before the return, regulations reserve this possibility to a specific category of former MREs.
MoroccoMore and more Moroccans are turning to the Kingdom’s Ombudsman to address their difficulties with public services. However, once cases are submitted, some administrations are slow to respond, sometimes requiring follow-ups several months after the initial complaint.
MoroccoA religious influencer known as "fqih Redouane" claims that urban bus drivers in Tétouan receive a "haram salary". The reason: advertisements for gambling games displayed on certain vehicles.
MoroccoSpanish purchases of fresh fruits and vegetables from Morocco reached 710 million euros between January and April 2026, up 5.6% year-on-year. The Kingdom remains by far the leading supplier to Spain by value .
BelgiumA marriage celebrated in Morocco is not always automatically registered in Belgian records. To produce its full effects in Belgium, the Moroccan act must meet several conditions and go through administrative procedures that are sometimes poorly anticipated.
MoroccoThe Moroccan government is further opening the national market to livestock and red meat imports. Customs duties will be suspended on live sheep and several categories of meat, as previous measures failed to bring prices down to expected levels.
SportTwo Saudi clubs are competing for Sofyan Amrabat. Al-Qadisiyah has already reportedly proposed 20 million euros to Fenerbahçe , while Al-Ittihad is preparing an offer of the same amount to attract the Moroccan international midfielder.