Morocco is taking a new step in developing its military industry. Starting in March 2027, locally made turrets will equip the country’s army vehicles. Two factories, Moroccan engineers and plans to export to Europe are driving this expansion.
Prosecutors sought eight months in prison for the motorcyclist who fatally struck Amir at an illegal gathering in the Netherlands. The Lelystad court instead handed down a community service sentence. The young man’s parents, who buried him in Morocco, will also receive 37,500 euros in compensation.
At 15, Sallah Eddine Dassy entered university, to the astonishment of those around him. Five years later, the young Belgian-Moroccan has just earned his master’s degree with highest distinction in Brussels. And he has no intention of stopping there: a doctorate in artificial intelligence now awaits him.
BelgiumThe air traffic between Belgium and Morocco risks a total shutdown on Thursday, 12 March. A nationwide general strike could force Brussels-Zaventem Airport to cancel all departing flights for 24 hours.
BelgiumFour years after a balcony collapse that claimed a life, the Liège hotel Ryad Mogador has received a Booking.com award for excellence. As a court ruling is expected next week, the establishment now boasts a rating of 8.9 out of 10 from its guests.
SportThree million dogs could face slaughter before the World Cup. The era of brutal urban cleansing is over, with FIFA now demanding ethical and sustainable management to avoid tarnishing the competition.
MoroccoBasket overturned and passengers injured : a British influencer’s flight in Marrakech turns into a crash. The era of tourist attractions without guarantees is over, as certified safety is now the only condition for preventing a dream from turning into a tragedy.
BelgiumIKEA Belgium is rolling out a special culinary offering for Ramadan, serving a meat- and alcohol-free menu until 19 March. The initiative aims to strengthen inclusion and accessibility at its establishments across the country.
SpainSpanish courts overturned Allianz’s conviction, exempting the insurer from paying 106,000 euros to Fraikin Assets over the disappearance of six trucks in Morocco . The judges ruled that the theft had not been proven.
MoroccoWhile some countries, such as the United Arab Emirates, deploy drones and AI to observe the moon, the Kingdom remains the guardian of a centuries-old tradition. In Morocco, the beginning of the holy month of Ramadan relies on a network of 800 observers spread across 83 centers, certifying the appearance of the crescent without any reliance on technology.
SportThe Moroccan international winger is enjoying the best season of his career under Manuel Pellegrini. More mature and clinical in front of goal, Abdessamad Ezzalzouli is now attracting attention from the Premier League after taking his tally to nine goals.
SpainA Moroccan national was sentenced by the Audiencia of Ceuta after attempting to bribe a civil guard at the Tarajal border crossing. The man hoped to bring in a shipment of unauthorized food products in exchange for a simple 50-euro bill.
MoroccoThe Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs announced Wednesday evening that the holy month of Ramadan will officially begin in Morocco on Thursday, February 19, 2026 . The decision follows the sighting of the lunar crescent across the Kingdom.