Morocco
Honest Act Backfires: Wallet Return Leads to Arrest in Tangier
In Tangier, a man was arrested after returning a wallet he had found, not far from the courthouse. It turns out he was wanted for issuing bad checks.
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Betty de G.
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Morocco
Citroën's Formul'Ami: Racing-Inspired Electric Microcar Set to Electrify City Streets
After presenting its Formula E single-seater on the Champs-Élysées, Citroën created a surprise with the "Formul’Ami". The enthusiasm generated by this sporty version produced in Morocco is pushing Xavier Chardon, the brand’s CEO, to consider its commercial launch as a special series.
Spain
High-Seas Hashish Heist: Spanish Guards Thwart Massive Drug Smuggling Operation
The Civil Guards recently seized 1.7 tons of hashish from Morocco after a spectacular high-speed chase in the strait.
Sport
Barcelona Prodigy Sparks National Identity Debate
Although Lamine Yamal has chosen to play for Spain to the detriment of Morocco, Yassine Bounou, the goalkeeper of the Atlas Lions, still considers him a Moroccan.
Morocco
Morocco's Tax Revolution: Big Business Faces New Withholding Rules
The 2026 Finance Bill provides for the extension of the withholding tax system to banks, insurance companies and companies with a turnover of more than 50 million dirhams. An expected reform, but one that could spark debate.
Morocco
Revolut's Moroccan Debut: Digital Banking Revolution Looms
The arrival in Morocco of Revolut, the 100% digital British neobank, could lower the costs of financial services and disrupt the traditional banking sector in the kingdom.
Morocco
Beachside Brawl Turns Deadly: Moroccan Man Jailed for Cousin's Killing
Soufiane B., 31, a Moroccan residing in Rotterdam, has just been sentenced by the courts to five years in prison for the murder of his cousin Hicham, which occurred on a beach in Morocco on May 31, 2023.
Sport
Morocco's Young Lions Roar: U20 World Champions Honored by King
Mohamed Ouahbi, coach of the Moroccan U20 team who have just been crowned world champions, described the royal welcome reserved for the "Lionceaux" (young lions) as a "historic moment", stressing that this gesture by Mohammed VI illustrates his "constant attention and benevolence towards national sport and Moroccan youth".
France
Tragic World Cup Celebration Turns Fatal: Driver Faces 20 Years for Teen's Death
William C., 23 years old, is accused of having fatally hit Aymen, 13 years old, during the celebrations in Montpellier for France’s victory against Morocco in the semi-finals of the 2022 World Cup. The young man faces up to 20 years in prison.
Morocco
RE/MAX Expands to Morocco, Eyeing Real Estate Boom Ahead of Major Sports Events
RE/MAX, one of the world’s leading real estate companies, launched its operations in Morocco on Wednesday, October 22, through a regional franchise based in Casablanca and led by Rachida Khalil and Bilal Dabri, experts in business development and marketing.
Morocco
Moroccan Court Hands Down 260-Year Sentence in GenZ 212 Protest Crackdown
The Agadir court sentenced 33 people involved in the violence that occurred during the recent demonstrations of the GenZ 212 collective to a total of 260 years in prison on Tuesday.
Sport
Ziyech's Wydad Gambit: Morocco Star's Bold Move for AFCON Glory
Without a club for a few months, Hakim Ziyech has just joined Wydad Athletic Club. The Moroccan international, who left the Qatari club Al-Duhail last season after only four months of collaboration, wants to gain consistency in order to hope for a call-up to the national team for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.