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.
MoroccoAs the conflict between Israel and the Palestinian Hamas movement intensifies in the Gaza Strip, Israelis and Moroccan nationals are calling on King Mohammed VI , president of the Al Quds Committee "working to safeguard the Holy City and preserve its historical and legal status", for help.
SportMany Moroccan Internet users are questioning the real age of the Iranian players who are facing the Atlas Cubs in Surabaya, Indonesia, for the round of 16 of the U17 World Cup.
FranceThe mother of Nahel Merzouk , the 17-year-old killed by a police officer during a traffic stop in June in Nanterre, organized a protest march on Sunday against the provisional release of the police officer and to demand justice for the death of her son.
MoroccoThe Moroccan dirham depreciated by 0.98% against the euro and appreciated by 0.73% against the US dollar during the period from November 9 to 15, according to Bank Al-Maghrib (BAM) .
MoroccoAcciona has been awarded the contract for the construction, management and maintenance of the large desalination plant in Casablanca, with a capacity of 548,000 cubic meters per day, and which will require an investment of around 800 million euros.
MoroccoGlobal rail giants will fiercely compete for the mega-contract of the National Railway Office (ONCF). It has launched a call for competition to acquire 168 new trains, including 18 high-speed trains.
FranceHundreds of people responded on Sunday to the call of Nahel’s mother , the 17-year-old killed by a police officer in Nanterre in June during a traffic stop. They all demand justice for the teenager.
SportAchraf Hakimi is in the running for the 2023 African Ballon d’Or. The winner of the prestigious trophy will be known on December 11 in Rabat.
SpainThe trial of the Spaniard who stabbed to death a Youssef El Gartif in Jaén in November 2021 will open on Monday before the city court. While the prosecution pleads self-defense, the civil party is demanding the conviction of the accused to 12 and a half years in prison.
SportThe captain of the Spanish national team, Alvaro Morata, has lavished praise on the Moroccan-origin striker, Lamine Yamal , the youngest player and scorer for La Roja.