Morocco
Moroccan Court Acquits Driver, Rejects WhatsApp-Based Traffic Report
The Court of First Instance in Ouarzazate acquitted a driver accused of speeding, considering the report of the offense, established via WhatsApp, to be irregular.
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Betty de G.
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France
French Court Allows Moroccan Sahara Produce Imports, Rebuffing Polisario Challenge
Morocco can continue to export its Charentais melons and cherry tomatoes produced in its southern provinces to France. This is the result of a recent decision by the French Council of State, which sounds like a setback for the Polisario and its allies.
Morocco
Coca-Cola Recalls Products in Europe; Morocco Unaffected, Officials Say
Coca-Cola recently carried out a massive recall of its products in Europe due to excessive chlorate. Morocco is not affected by this decision, reassured the National Office of Food Safety (ONSSA).
Morocco
EU Plans Crackdown on Moroccan Expat Money Transfers
Faced with the continuous increase in fund transfers from Moroccans residing abroad (MREs) to Morocco, the European Union is preparing to issue a directive to reduce these transfers through Moroccan banks established in Europe.
Morocco
Marrakech to Install Surveillance Cameras Ahead of Major Soccer Events
The Wali of Public Security in Marrakech announced the upcoming installation of surveillance cameras in the streets of the ochre city in order to strengthen security, in the perspective of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations and the 2030 World Cup.
Morocco
Spanish Woman Recovers Stolen iPhone in Morocco After Madrid Theft
A Spanish woman named Cristina Díaz had her mobile phone stolen on December 15 during a night out in a nightclub in Madrid. She was able to recover the device in Morocco thanks to the intervention of the Moroccan police, whom she did not fail to thank for their "incredible" help.
France
Ryanair Sells Flights During Airport Closure, Leaving Passengers in Limbo
Ryanair has sold tickets departing from Dole-Jura airport, to Morocco, while the airport will be under construction between May 26 and July 11. Passengers are wondering if they will be able to travel.
Spain
Spanish Police Uncover False Paternity Scheme in Melilla Nationality Case
A 24-year-old Spaniard residing in Melilla accepted, for a payment of more than 1,000 euros, to recognize the paternity of the baby of a Moroccan woman who gave birth at the regional hospital of the autonomous city. The young man was arrested by the Unit for the Fight against Illegal Immigration Networks and Forged Documents (UCRIF).
Morocco
Morocco Evaluated on Anti-Money Laundering Measures by European Council
A report by the Conference of the Parties to the Council of Europe Convention on Laundering, Search, Seizure and Confiscation of the Proceeds of Crime and on the Financing of Terrorism, published this week, evaluates Morocco for the first time. Recommendations are made to help the kingdom improve its performance.
Morocco
Spanish Children's Fashion Brand Mayoral Expands Operations in Morocco
Mayoral is strengthening its presence in Morocco. The company specializing in children’s fashion has just opened a new subsidiary in Tangier.
Sport
Morocco Gears Up to Host Largest-Ever Africa Cup of Nations in 2025
Morocco is hosting the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, which will take place from December 20, 2025 to January 18, 2026. The kingdom is pulling out all the stops to give a special character to this 35th edition of the continental tournament.
Morocco
Morocco-Spain Underwater Tunnel Faces Decade-Long Delay
The tunnel connecting Spain and Morocco under the Strait of Gibraltar will not be built by 2030 as planned. According to experts, the work on this mega-project, which is still at the study stage, can only be completed by 2040.