France
France: Fasting during Ramadan soon to be banned for under 16s?
The deputies of the Les Républicains (LR) party have recently tabled a bill aimed at banning fasting during Ramadan for minors under the age of 16 in France.
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Sport
CAN Maroc 2025: The Frenzy of French Supporters, Over 100,000 Tickets Already Sold
By the end of October, more than 100,000 French fans have already purchased tickets for the final matches of the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) starting on December 21 in Morocco, according to data from the Confederation of African Football (CAF).
Morocco
Morocco: a scandal erupts over the rental of luxury cars
In Morocco, a large-scale audit on contracts worth more than 75 million dirhams reveals irregularities in the rental of high-end vehicles within about thirty municipalities spread across three major regions of the kingdom.
Spain
20,000 euros for the harassed driver: the justice system comes down hard on the Moroccan consulate
On November 10th, the court in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria ordered the Moroccan consulate in the Canary Islands to pay Amir (a pseudonym), a driver for the institution, the sum of 20,000 euros in damages, finding Consul Fatiha El Kamouri guilty of "degrading treatment" and unfair dismissal.
Sport
Yassir Zabiri knocks on the door of Walid Regragui
Yassir Zabiri, one of the main architects of Morocco’s historic triumph at the U20 World Cup held in Chile, dreams of playing in the next Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Morocco 2025. The 20-year-old striker says he "feels ready" to participate in this continental tournament with the Atlas Lions.
Morocco
I lost a friend": the confidences of Juan Carlos I on Hassan II
In his memoirs published this week under the title "Reconciliation", the King of Spain Juan Carlos I looks back on his friendship with King Hassan II of Morocco and recounts how their relationship helped maintain stability between the two countries for decades. He notably reveals the pragmatic position of the Moroccan monarch on the cities of Ceuta and Melilla, located on the North African coast.
Morocco
Morocco: Moroccans Residing Abroad (MRE) Claim Nearly a Quarter of Housing Assistance
Fatima Zahra El Mansouri, Minister of Territorial Planning, Urbanism, Housing, and City Policy, recently took stock of the housing assistance program, indicating that the number of beneficiaries currently stands at 75,760, including Moroccans from the diaspora.
Spain
Morocco blocks the customs of Ceuta and Melilla
Entrepreneurs from Ceuta and Melilla express their frustration with the inaction of the Spanish authorities to relaunch the commercial customs. They point the finger at the lack of willingness of Morocco, which claims the two autonomous cities and considers them as occupied territories.
Morocco
Royal Air Maroc is the most punctual on flights departing from Paris
While many airlines are experiencing more and more delays, some like Royal Air Maroc stand out for their punctuality, particularly on routes departing from Paris.
Morocco
Morocco: record seizure of 30 tons of cannabis resin in Safi
The customs services and elements of the regional command of the Royal Gendarmerie of Safi thwarted on Sunday an attempt at international drug trafficking. No less than 30 tons of cannabis resin were seized.
Spain
Morocco: an investigation opened on "abnormal" transfers from France
The National Financial Intelligence Authority of Morocco has opened an investigation into massive transfers from Europe, after three Moroccan banks reported unusual financial movements on accounts of individuals and entities in the country. The investigations, carried out in collaboration with Spain and other European countries, concern transfers of more than 15 million euros.
Morocco
Morocco: As the holidays approach, alert on counterfeit alcohol
A few weeks before the end-of-year holidays, consumer associations are sounding the alarm about the marketing of counterfeit alcohol , calling on Moroccans to be vigilant and cautious.