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.
MoroccoMorocco is giving itself the means to better strengthen coastal surveillance, but also to fight crime in the maritime environment. The kingdom has received Super Interceptor 52 Fearless patrol boats, an ultra-fast model from the American shipbuilder Metal Shark.
MoroccoIn the Moroccan Parliament, opposition groups have proposed amendments to the 2024 Finance Bill (PLF), one of which aims to encourage engagement in the organized economy and improve the attractiveness of the self-employed system.
MoroccoMajority parliamentary deputies disapprove of the increase from 2.5% to 30% in customs duties on imported smartphones, provided for in the 2024 Finance Bill (PLF). Some advocate a tax on luxury phones, particularly high-end iPhones and Samsungs.
SportThe coach of the Spanish team, Luis de la Fuente, spoke about the case of Brahim Diaz , a player he did not call up for the matches against Cyprus and Georgia, and who is also highly coveted by Morocco.
MoroccoThe Secretary General of the Party of Justice and Development (PJD), Abdelilah Benkirane, demanded on Thursday the severing of relations between Morocco and Israel. The leader of the Islamist party supports Palestine in the conflict in Gaza and calls for large demonstrations in support of the Palestinians on the streets of the kingdom.
MoroccoThe price of lentils has risen considerably in Morocco, reaching 32 dirhams per kilo at retailers, compared to 25 dirhams for imported lentils.
FranceInfluencer Warda A., at the center of a controversy related to her ironic video on the alleged death of an Israeli baby in an oven during the Hamas attacks in October, was taken into custody for apology of terrorism.
SportThe Amsterdam police arrested a 25-year-old man suspected of being involved in the burglary of the home of former professional footballer Oussama Assaidi .
SportThe Moroccan national football team will ultimately not face the Eritrean team. This is what FIFA has just confirmed on its website.
MoroccoThe National Brigade of the Judicial Police of Casablanca is currently investigating a suspected case of document forgery related to a real estate project in the city.