A final kiss on the coffin, prayers and deep emotion. On Wednesday, October 7, Malta’s Moroccan community gathered to pay tribute to 31-year-old Abdellatif Oumakhlouf, who was killed a few days earlier. His body is now to be returned to his family in Morocco.
Spain has decided to postpone its summit with Algeria, scheduled for October after an eight-year hiatus. The decision comes days before Felipe VI’s visit to Sebta and Melilla. Madrid cites the upcoming elections, but also acknowledges the impact of tensions with Morocco.
The daughter of a Moroccan migrant worker, Samira Bouharrou grew up in a modest family in Rotterdam. After taking on a series of odd jobs, including cleaning, she now runs eight childcare centres. To mark the release of her book, she tells the story of how she built her success without family wealth or a professional network.
MoroccoKeeping summer time (GMT+1) all year round in Morocco has revived the winter debate. While the government prioritizes economic considerations, specialists highlight the harmful effects of this schedule on students’ biological rhythms.
MoroccoRyanair has tightened its policy on boarding passes , under threat of immediate financial penalties. For travelers heading to Morocco, a specific procedure can help avoid these fees, which can reach 64 euros at the airport.
MoroccoThe city of Essaouira has won the prestigious “Best Creative Living Heritage Destination” award. This international distinction recognizes a development strategy focused on culture and craftsmanship rather than mass tourism.
MoroccoThe American envoy Massad Boulos said that the United States wants a swift resolution to the Sahara conflict. Acting as a mediator within the UN framework, Washington warns that the talks recently held in Madrid will not drag on indefinitely.
SportThe Premier League and the English Football League (EFL) are reactivating their specific system for the month of Ramadan. British referees will once again be able to briefly interrupt matches to allow Muslim players to eat and drink.
MoroccoFollowing the exceptional floods of December 14, 2025 , the government is rolling out an emergency assistance program in Safi. The initiative provides compensation for affected households, support for traders, and repairs to local infrastructure.
MoroccoThe decision to authorize alcohol sales to foreign tourists during Ramadan in Fès has reignited the debate. Writer Ahmed Assid welcomes a “totally logical and realistic” measure, calling for it to be extended to all tourist areas.
FranceNamed in the sprawling Epstein investigation, an alleged recruiter is accused of orchestrating a trafficking network. During a stay in Morocco, he reportedly sought to recruit young Moroccan women on behalf of the billionaire.
MoroccoAs the month of Ramadan approaches, King Mohammed VI ordered the opening of 157 mosques . These facilities, representing a total investment of 647.3 million dirhams, provide combined capacity for 160,000 worshippers.
SpainConfronted with systematic discrimination in their search for an apartment , tenants of Moroccan origin living in Spain decided to fight back. Armed with evidence, they denounced agencies’ illegal practices and secured unprecedented financial penalties.