Spain
Spain Urges Algeria to Maintain Gas Pipeline Amid Diplomatic Tensions
Spain hopes for the reactivation of the Maghreb Europe gas pipeline (GME) suspended by Algeria for a year, due to diplomatic tensions with Morocco.
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Morocco
Morocco Boosts Road Safety with 120 New High-Tech Mobile Radars
120 new radars will soon be deployed in several Moroccan cities, to strengthen road safety. This equipment was handed over on Tuesday to the Royal Gendarmerie and the General Directorate of National Security (DGSN) (Police).
France
PSG's Hakimi Refutes Mbappé Exit Rumors, Says Star 'Happy' at Club
Moroccan international Achraf Hakimi denied the rumors that his friend and teammate Kylian Mbappé was unhappy at PSG. He assured that the latter remains attached to the club.
Morocco
Ryanair Expands Winter Routes from Toulouse, Adds Flights to Rabat and 6 European Cities
The airline Ryanair will launch a new connection to Rabat from Toulouse airport, as part of its winter 2022 program.
Morocco
Saudi National Dies After Massive Casino Loss in Tangier, Morocco
A Saudi national died in a casino in Tangier. He is said to have succumbed to a heart attack after losing a large sum. An investigation has been opened to clarify the circumstances of the tragedy.
France
Omar Raddad Case: Court to Review New Evidence in Decades-Old Murder Conviction
The fate of former gardener Omar Raddad, who has requested a new trial in the Ghislaine Marchal murder case, will be examined this Thursday by the courts. Convicted at the time, the Moroccan had been pardoned but not exonerated.
Morocco
Court Rules Tiznit Murder Suspect Mentally Unfit for Trial, Ordered to Psychiatric Care
The murderer of the French national in Tiznit will not be tried in court, as the Rabat Court of Appeal has confirmed his criminal irresponsibility. A thorough examination of his health has revealed that he suffers from mental disorders .
Morocco
Morocco to Raise Retirement Age to 65 in Pension System Overhaul
Morocco has embarked on the path of reforming its pension system to restore the financial balance of the schemes. And one of the main provisions of the new text is the increase in the retirement age to 65 years. The Minister of Finance, Nadia Fettah, provided details on the roadmap and the implementation deadline.
Morocco
IMF Slashes Morocco's Growth Forecast to 0.8% for 2022, Predicts Rebound in 2023
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has revised downward its growth forecasts for Morocco. This year, it stands at 0.8% and should rise to 3.6% in 2023, then rebound to 3.4% in 2024.
Belgium
Belgian Party Expels Former MP Ahmed El Khannouss Over Controversial Facebook Post
The former Belgian-Moroccan MP Ahmed El Khannouss has been excluded from the ranks of the party Les Engagés. The information was given by its president, Maxime Prévot, to the Parliamentary Assembly.
Morocco
Study: Nearly Half of Moroccans Face Mental Health Challenges
According to a recent study published by the Economic, Social and Environmental Council, 48.9% of Moroccans suffer from mental illness.
France
California High-Speed Rail Project Loses SNCF to Morocco Amid Political Challenges
The French National Railway Company (SNCF) had abandoned a high-speed rail project in California , in favor of Morocco, considering that the state is more "politically dysfunctional" than the kingdom.