Jalil Laaboudi
Morocco, usually a supplier of onions to West Africa, had to import massively this season. Poor harvests, low stocks, and rising prices have reversed trade flows in favor of the Netherlands, Spain, and France.
A man receiving unemployment benefits in Spain was sanctioned after an undeclared stay in Morocco to the State Public Employment Service (SEPE ). The court reduced the penalty, but he will still lose three months of benefits.
Moroccans in Belgium who travel to Morocco can benefit from coverage of certain medical care during their stay. However, this protection is not automatic: it requires specific conditions, a specific document, and does not cover trips organized solely for medical treatment.
The city of Tangier has been ordered to pay a substantial sum of money to a woman injured after falling into an unsecured concrete pit . The administrative court held the municipality responsible.
Moroccans who have worked in Belgium can, under certain conditions, continue to receive their Belgian pension after moving to Morocco. The social security agreement between the two countries prevents a return home from erasing acquired rights.
Once a popular and affordable fruit, the prickly pear is now selling for up to 6 dirhams per unit in certain Moroccan cities. This price increase is reigniting the debate over pricing, even as production is beginning to recover.
The Spanish Army has launched new air defense exercises in Ceuta , with 35/90 cannons and Mistral missiles. Officially, it is an annual training. But the location, just facing Morocco, gives these maneuvers a particular significance.
The bill on stray animals is worrying animal rights defenders in Morocco. They fear that feeding, caring for or sheltering street dogs and cats in public spaces could expose citizens and volunteers to penalties.
The battle to host the 2030 World Cup final is intensifying between Morocco and Spain. According to Spanish press, Casablanca has now gained a serious advantage thanks to an influence campaign conducted among several blocs within the FIFA Council.
Spain still needs to beat Belgium in the World Cup quarterfinals on Friday night. But Lamine Yamal is already looking ahead, envisioning a very special possible semifinal against Morocco.
French authorities are preparing for an evening under high surveillance for the France-Morocco quarter-final. A note from the Territorial Intelligence services alerts to a heightened risk of public disorder , particularly after the final whistle.
A Moroccan supporter from Brussels accuses a bar near the Stock Exchange of making entry paid only for Morocco-Canada . Yassine claims he refused to pay 10 euros, before noticing that France-Paraguay was then broadcast for free.