Morocco
Moroccan Watermelon Prices Expected to Surge as Harvest Nears
The selling prices of watermelons, mainly from the Zagora regions, will reach 10 dirhams per kilogram during this marketing campaign, which will start in a few days.
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Spain
Dutch-Moroccan Man Wanted for Drug Trafficking Arrested at Spanish Border
The Spanish police arrested at the Ceuta (Tarajal) border post a Dutch national of Moroccan origin wanted by Interpol for drug trafficking.
Morocco
Major Casablanca Bank Embroiled in Real Estate Loan Fraud Scandal
The internal control services of a major banking group based in Casablanca have uncovered irregularities in the granting of real estate loans to certain clients. Branch managers, client managers and loan analysts would be involved in this case of forgery.
Sport
Morocco Courts 13-Year-Old Barcelona Prodigy for National Team
Morocco continues to search for young talents to strengthen its national team. The Royal Moroccan Football Federation is closely following Adam Qaroual, the barely 13-year-old gem from La Masia, Barcelona’s academy, and is said to have initiated negotiations to convince him to represent Morocco, his country of origin.
Spain
Spain Bolsters Military Presence in Melilla Amid Territorial Tensions
Spain has deployed units in Melilla to carry out surveillance and deterrence missions aimed at ensuring the security and defense of the autonomous city in the face of Morocco’s persistent claims.
Morocco
Morocco Acquires Israeli-Made Precision Attack Drones
Morocco continues to strengthen and modernize its army. It recently acquired the SpyX kamikaze drone from BlueBird Aero Systems, a subsidiary of Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), and plans to produce it locally.
France
Ryanair Flight Lands at XCR Airport Despite Previous Cancellation Announcement
While it had announced last month the cancellation of its lines to Vatry airport (Marne) from Porto (Portugal) and Marrakech (Morocco), Ryanair continued to serve XCR Airport.
France
Moroccan Student Faces Deportation After Nazi Salute at French Synagogue
A high school student of Moroccan origin filmed himself giving a Nazi salute in front of a synagogue in Valencia (Drôme). An act that earned him a police custody and an Obligation to Leave the French Territory (OQTF).
Sport
DAZN Threatens to End French Football Deal Over Piracy Concerns
The British broadcaster DAZN threatens to break its contract with the Professional Football League (LFP) as early as next summer, notably due to piracy (IPTV) from Morocco.
Morocco
Morocco Advances Dirham Liberalization to Boost Economic Flexibility
Initiated several years ago, the process of liberalizing the exchange rate regime in Morocco is progressing. The ultimate goal is to strengthen the flexibility of the dirham and economic resilience.
Morocco
Morocco Raises Cigarette Prices, Local Brands Most Affected
In Morocco, cigarette prices have seen a new increase since Tuesday, April 1st. The brands produced in Morocco, in particular those held by the Moroccan Tobacco Company (SMT), are the most affected by the measure.
Belgium
Syensqo CEO Receives Record-Breaking $28 Million Bonus in Belgium
Ilham Kadri , the CEO of Syensqo, has obtained a bonus of 25.7 million euros over the past two years. A cash bonus never awarded in Belgium. The manager of Moroccan origin could also benefit from a retention bonus of 7.5 million euros by 2026.