A Spanish shipping giant wants part of a university study on Morocco’s port ambitions withdrawn. At issue is its planned €80 million alliance with Marsa Maroc, which has drawn sharp criticism in the Canary Islands. The request has sparked controversy in Spain’s maritime sector.
A 79-year-old Moroccan man living in France wanted to bring his three sons, who remained in Morocco, to join him. But his monthly income of 881 euros led the Vaucluse prefecture to refuse family reunification. The courts have now upheld the decision, also citing insufficient evidence of family ties.
In Italy, a lawmaker from Matteo Salvini’s party drew a connection between the words “Moroccan” and “crook” to explain the nickname of a bill on citizenship. He gave the surprising explanation at a news conference about young people from immigrant backgrounds.
SportMoroccan international Hakim Ziyech is a signatory to a petition calling for the exclusion of Israeli national teams and clubs from participating in continental and international events, due to the aggression committed by Israel in Gaza.
MoroccoMany young Moroccans responded this weekend to the call to demonstrate by the GenZ 212 group. These demonstrations, which took place in at least 11 cities of the kingdom, were harshly repressed by the police. Dozens of protesters were arrested over these two days.
SpainThe Audiencia Nacional has decided to withdraw Spanish nationality from a Moroccan residing for more than 20 years in Villamante, in the Community of Madrid, with his Spanish wife and children, considering that he has not provided proof of his success in the Spanish language proficiency exam (DELE).
MoroccoThe Moroccan police arrested Younes El Ballouti, long wanted for international cocaine trafficking, in a shisha café in Tangier. He is incarcerated in the Casablanca prison.
SportWhile leads in Spain and the Netherlands did not materialize, a new interest would emerge for Moroccan international Hakim Ziyech and this time in Italy, where a Serie A club would seek to strengthen its offensive sector.
SpainAfter the acquisition of Trasmediterranea, Baleària has decided to suspend the line connecting the port of Motril to Tanger Med in Morocco, a line that has transported more than 1.2 million tons of goods since its launch in December 2022.
MoroccoIn less than 24 hours, the elements of the Royal Gendarmerie arrested an individual suspected of having assaulted a British tourist in the tourist area of Taghazout, on the outskirts of Agadir.
FranceFive men from the Margeride region, just a stone’s throw from Auroux (Lozère), have joined forces to create a camel farm. A unique project that they implemented after a trip to Morocco.
SportThe defeat of Spain against Morocco (0-2) in their opening match of the U20 World Cup has sparked reactions on social media. While some praise the Moroccan performance, the majority of reactions from the Spanish side oscillate between anger, irony, and a deep questioning of the system.
MoroccoThe services of the prefecture of the province of Mediouna have been active since Saturday to prepare a warm welcome for King Mohammed VI, who is expected in Tit Melill and in the commune of Sidi Hajjaj Oued Hassar.