Moroccan truck drivers are of interest to European companies facing a shortage of drivers. But recognition of their professional qualifications remains an obstacle. An assessment by the International Labour Organization (ILO) highlights the difficulties they face and the steps being taken to make it easier to recruit them.
Aircraft flying over Morocco have transmitted data showing occasional declines in GPS accuracy. The latest observations concern areas around Agadir and Tangier, among others. A specialist platform tracks these anomalies using navigation data broadcast by aircraft.
Spain has approved more than €3.16 billion in contracts to modernize its S-80 submarines and equip them with new missiles. The Spanish government approved two funding packages on November 10 as part of efforts to strengthen the capabilities of its navy.
SpainThe lifeless body of Ilyas El Antabi, a 24-year-old Moroccan, was found in Algerian waters, after several days of searching. His family is asking for his repatriation to be buried with dignity in Morocco.
SportMohamed Hamony is one of the revelations of the U-17 World Cup Indonesia 2023. The Moroccan striker wants to be inspired by the historic run of the Atlas Lions at the Qatar 2022 World Cup to make Moroccans "even prouder". The Cubs won Tuesday’s round of 16 match against Iran (1-1, p.s.o. 4-1), securing their ticket to the quarterfinals.
SportMo Touchassie , better known as "Baby Badr", will participate in a month’s time in Glory 90. The Moroccan-origin kickboxer had lost his fight a few days ago against Donegi Abena for the light heavyweight title.
MoroccoThe spokesperson for the US State Department, Matthew Miller, reaffirmed Washington’s support for Morocco’s autonomy plan for the Sahara, which is considered "realistic" and "credible".
MoroccoWhile Moroccans are increasingly abandoning French for English, Morocco is still lagging behind in mastering the language of Shakespeare.
SpainThe alleged murderer of Younès Bilal , the 38-year-old Moroccan killed in Mazarrón (Murcia) in June 2021, was found guilty of the facts, but the racist nature of the crime was not established.
MoroccoThe Wilaya of Casablanca -Settat is currently carrying out an operation to free public spaces and unsanitary habitats that are illegally occupied. Drones are now being used.
MoroccoThe Moroccan tax administration will carry out an operation to control dormant assets at home in order to ensure better financial and tax transparency.
MoroccoThe remarks made by Khaled Meshaal, leader of the Palestinian Hamas movement, against Morocco and its people during a meeting of the Justice and Development Party (PJD) in Rabat are not to the liking of the Popular Movement (MP), one of the three opposition political parties.
SpainKhaldoune, Oualid and Wassim, three Algerian migrants from Fnideq, Morocco to Ceuta by swimming, were rescued at sea by the Guardia Civil on November 14. After being taken care of by the Red Cross, they were expelled to their country of origin.