Spain
Moroccan-Plated Car Clocked at 204 km/h: Spanish Police Arrest Malaga Resident in High-Speed Highway Drama
The Civil Guard arrested a 31-year-old man in El Ejido (Almería) for speeding with a Moroccan-registered car on a highway near Motril.
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Morocco
Morocco Cracks Down on Summer Gold Smuggling Ring at Major Airports
The Moroccan customs service wants to tighten controls at ports and airports to combat gold trafficking during the summer season, a period when there is a significant increase in precious metal smuggling activities.
Belgium
Controversial Imam Returns to Belgium: National Security Debate Reignites
Expelled to Morocco three years ago, Imam Mohamed Toujgani returned to Belgium on Monday.
Morocco
Drought Crisis Deepens: Ouarzazate Bans New Well Drilling as Water Tables Plummet
The persistent drought, combined with the scarcity of water resources and the worsening deficit of groundwater tables, have prompted the Ministry of Equipment and Water to prohibit the Drâa-Oued Noun Hydraulic Basin Agency from issuing drilling permits for wells to agricultural investors on collective lands in the province of Ouarzazate.
Spain
Operation Marhaba Kicks Off with Mixed Results as Thousands Cross to North Africa
More than 11,400 Moroccans from Europe and 3,000 vehicles transited through the ports of Cadiz, Algeciras and Tarifa on June 15, the start date of Operation Marhaba.
France
Red Line Warning: France and Spain Crack Down on Dangerous Overtaking with Heavy Fines
Notice to vacationers in France or Spain. It is strictly forbidden to overtake on roads with a continuous red center line. Offenders are liable to heavy fines.
Sport
Mourinho Blocks En-Nesyri's Exit: Fenerbahçe's $40M Striker Saga Unfolds
Fenerbahçe coach José Mourinho has firmly opposed the departure of Youssef En-Nesyri . The Moroccan striker recently expressed his desire to leave the Turkish club after being the victim of insults from some supporters.
Morocco
Coastal Crackdown: Moroccan Authorities Demolish Illegal Villas and Restaurants in Skhirat-Témara
The local authorities of the prefecture of Skhirat-Témara launched a large-scale demolition campaign of villas and restaurants located along the Sehb Eddahab coastal road this Monday.
Morocco
Boeing Expands Moroccan Aerospace Footprint: Figéac Aéro to Produce 737 MAX Parts in Casablanca
In partnership with Boeing, the Figéac Aéro group will produce aluminum parts for the 737 MAX short-haul aircraft from the Casablanca Aéronautique site.
Morocco
Israel Strikes Iran's Nuclear Facilities: Moroccan-Israeli Jews Defend 'Necessary' Action Against 'Iranian Threat'
Many Moroccan-born Jews living in Israel have welcomed the recent Israeli attack on Iran, considering these strikes necessary to protect the security of the "Hebrew state" in the face of the "hostile intentions of the Khamenei regime in Tehran" and what they have described as the "growing Iranian threat".
Morocco
Royal Air Maroc Expands Global Reach: New Routes and 6.6 Million Seats for Summer Travel Boom
Royal Air Maroc (RAM) is offering new flights to facilitate the return of Moroccans in Europe during the summer period. The airline plans more than 6.6 million seats, or more than 700,000 additional seats compared to last summer, and to serve 95 destinations worldwide.
Morocco
Coastal Tourist Havens Grapple with Rising Child Begging Crisis, Authorities Silent
The proliferation of beggars, including children, in M’diq, Fnideq and Martil is worrying human rights defenders. They denounce the lack of reaction from the authorities to put an end to this phenomenon, which is damaging the tourist image of these cities during the summer season.