Sport
Ajax Star Hakim Ziyech Set to Extend Contract After Transfer Speculation
After several months of waiting for offers from major European clubs, Moroccan international Hakim Ziyech is about to finally extend his contract with Ajax Amsterdam.
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Morocco
Casablanca's Hassan II Mosque Opens Luxurious Ocean-Fed Hammams to Public
The bath services of the "Hassan II" Grand Mosque, located in Casablanca, officially opened their doors to the public on Wednesday, August 7, 2019. The peculiarity of this religious building is that it offers both Moorish baths and modern "health baths" equipped with aquatic animations drawing their water directly from the natural wealth of the Atlantic Ocean.
Spain
Controversy Erupts as Malaga Metro Construction Threatens 11th Century Islamic Ruins
The construction of a metro line, which crosses 11th century Islamic ruins in Malaga, is causing controversy. Despite objections from the Andalusian Ministry of Culture, the metro company is pursuing its development work.
Morocco
Morocco's Prison Authority Denies Inmate Death Rumors at El Arjat Facility
The information, widely relayed on social networks and reporting the homicide of a detainee at the local prison of El Arjat, is false. The General Delegation for Prison Administration and Reintegration (DGAPR), while providing its denial, warns the authors of this "fake news".
France
Laurent Blanc in Talks to Coach Morocco's National Football Team
The French technician, Laurent Blanc, could be the very next coach of the Moroccan national football team and, therefore, the successor to Hervé Renard. This new twist comes due to details related to the salary or the technical staff of the Atlas Lions.
Morocco
Mother Sentenced to 8 Years for Taking Children to ISIS-Controlled Syria
A mother was sentenced to eight years in prison for having stayed for nine months in Syria with her three children, in 2017. This sentence, accompanied by a two-thirds security period, is higher than the prosecution’s requisitions, which had requested six years in prison against the Italian-Moroccan mother, Rajae Moujahid, tried for criminal conspiracy with a terrorist aim and abduction of children.
Morocco
Morocco's Passport Ranks 83rd Globally, Grants Visa-Free Access to 61 Countries
The 83rd most powerful passport in the world is Moroccan, out of 109 countries. It ranks behind Tunisia (77th) and ahead of Algeria (94th). This ranking, established by the global citizenship consulting firm Henley & Partners, opens 61 borders to Moroccans.
France
Swiss Islamic Scholar Tariq Ramadan to Face Rape Accuser in French Inquiry
Facing three rape complaints in France and a fourth in Switzerland, Swiss theologian Tariq Ramadan will be heard in France this fall and confronted with his accuser.
Morocco
Record-Breaking Influx: Over 560,000 Moroccans Enter Through Tangier Port During Marhaba 2019 Campaign
On August 5, 2019, two months after the launch of the 2019 edition of this major humanitarian operation, the Marhaba campaign recorded a new record of arrivals. 567,932 passengers entered Morocco through the Port of Tangier.
Morocco
Moroccan Police Seize 840 kg of Cannabis Hidden in Export Pottery at Tanger-Med Port
Elements of the National Security of the Port of Tanger-Med proceeded, on Monday, August 5, 2019, to the arrest of a Moroccan driver. He is accused of attempting to traffic 840 kilograms of cannabis resin, on board a utility vehicle registered in Morocco, according to a press release from the General Directorate of National Security (DGSN).
Morocco
Parking Dispute Turns Deadly: Attendant Killed in Saïdia Beach Altercation
The dispute that broke out in the city center of Saïdia actually caused the death of the parking attendant, contrary to the information disseminated by the media, reporting the death of a young motorist. It was rather a fight, with the use of a bladed weapon, which degenerated, over a trivial matter of parking fee.
Spain
Six Arrested in Spain for Alleged Gang Rape of Teen in Bilbao Park
The Bilbao police in Spain announced the arrest of six men, "all of Moroccan and Algerian nationalities". They are accused of raping a young girl on Thursday, August 1, 2019, around 11 p.m.