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Moroccan Boats Pursue Swimmer Into Spanish Waters Before Catching Him
Two Moroccan boats pursued a man who tried to swim back to Sebta on Monday, October 26. He was intercepted after crossing the Tarajal buoy, in Spanish waters.
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A Night at Rabat’s Waldorf Astoria Costs €859 — Breakfast Is Another €41
A 54 m² room overlooking the Bouregreg, a view of Rabat and a non-refundable booking. A price check dated October 26 shows what a November night costs at the Waldorf Astoria, housed in the Mohammed VI Tower.
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Moroccans in Europe can receive insurance payouts for accidents in Morocco
After an accident in Morocco, a Moroccan living in Europe can receive compensation owed by a Moroccan insurer abroad. The Foreign Exchange Office authorizes the transfer, provided specific supporting documents are submitted before payment.
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Moroccan Officer Granted Stay in Spain Amid Asylum Appeal Over Alleged Discrimination
On Thursday, the administrative chamber of the Audiencia Nacional authorized the Moroccan police officer who requested asylum at the Tarajal border post on May 19, to remain in the autonomous city, while a decision is made on his appeal against the rejection of his asylum application.
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Spanish PM's Visit to Melilla Stirs Tension with Morocco
Pedro Sánchez will visit Melilla this Monday to inaugurate the new university hospital in the autonomous city. This is the first visit by the Spanish Executive Chief since the reopening of customs with Morocco, which will certainly not view this trip favorably.
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Drug-Related Shooting Near Tangier Leaves One Seriously Injured
The theory of a settling of scores between drug trafficking networks is favored after a new shooting occurred in the suburbs of Tangier.
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Antwerp Man Fatally Stabbed While Defending Woman from Harassment
Ilyes Zairi, 32, a young man from Antwerp, was stabbed to death on Sunday in a square in Seefhoek, while coming to the aid of a young woman who was being harassed.
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Morocco Unveils Ambitious Plan to Combat Doctor Shortage, Including Foreign Recruitment
Faced with a structural shortage of doctors and nurses, the Moroccan government had to adopt a comprehensive strategy: opening up to foreign practitioners, more training, new bonuses, and statutory reform.
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Morocco Bans Sheep Sales in Markets Ahead of Eid al-Adha, Prices Surge
Local authorities in several provinces and communes in Morocco have prohibited the introduction of sheep and goats into weekly souks. In other words, their sale for Eid al-Adha
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New Ferry Boosts Marseille-Morocco Route: La Méridionale Expands Mediterranean Service
The shipping company La Méridionale, based in Marseille and belonging to the CMA CGM group, has announced the acquisition of a new ship, the Massalia. This purchase aims to strengthen its presence in the Mediterranean and develop its connections with Morocco.
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Cryptocurrency Kidnapping Ring Busted: 25 Suspects Face Paris Judges, Alleged Mastermind at Large
While the alleged mastermind of the wave of kidnappings targeting the cryptocurrency community, a 40-year-old Franco-Moroccan, is believed to be in Morocco, the investigation has made a major breakthrough in France.
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Morocco Launches $60 Million Tender for Key Viaducts on Rabat-Casablanca Highway Project
The project for the new continental highway connecting Rabat to Casablanca takes a decisive new step. The company Autoroutes du Maroc (ADM) has just relaunched a major call for tenders for the construction of two strategic viaducts, for a total estimated cost of over 600 million dirhams.
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Morocco's Prime Minister Reports Labor Shortages Amid Economic Growth
The Prime Minister, Aziz Akhannouch, delivered a rather unexpected observation before the Chamber of Advisors: despite positive economic dynamics and projects sprouting across the country, Morocco is struggling to find labor.