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Air Travel Costs Set to Rise: France Announces Tax Hike on Flights to Morocco and Beyond
Airfares departing from France will rise in the coming months, French Transport Minister François Durovray recently confirmed. Morocco will be affected.
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Between Morocco and Algeria, Emmanuel Macron chooses his camp
In crisis with Algeria since he expressed his support for the Moroccan autonomy plan for the Sahara last July, Emmanuel Macron has just closed the door to any possible reconciliation with this country by making a state visit to Morocco.
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Yassine Belattar responds to his detractors
Criticized by the far right because of his presence in the delegation accompanying Emmanuel Macron to Rabat, the comedian Yassine Belattar expressed his "pride" at having been invited, as a "French and Moroccan artist", to take part in this trip alongside the French head of state.
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France officially publishes the map of Morocco with the Sahara
The French ministry published on its official website on Tuesday a map of Morocco integrating the Sahara. A strong act that follows France’s recognition last July of the kingdom’s sovereignty over this territory.
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Moroccan Call Center Fined €50,000 for Solar Panel Scam Targeting French Residents
A call center based in Casablanca was sentenced to a heavy fine for having conducted an illegal telemarketing campaign with many residents in the Lyon region.
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Fire Damages Amiens Mosque, Community Shaken by Suspected Arson Attack
Amazement and consternation at the Assounnah mosque in south Amiens this Tuesday, October 29. Arriving for the morning prayer, the faithful discovered the rear facade of the building blackened by the flames.
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Moroccan Students Flock to France: Over 45,000 Enrolled Despite Growing Anglo-Saxon Appeal
France remains the top destination for Moroccan students, despite a growing preference for Anglo-Saxon countries in recent years. Some 45,162 Moroccan students enrolled in engineering and business schools in the country in 2023.
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Franco-Moroccan Comedian's Presence in Macron's Morocco Visit Sparks Controversy
Some French political actors and writers take a dim view of the participation of Franco-Moroccan comedian Yassine Belattar in the diplomatic trip of French President Emmanuel Macron to Morocco. The comedian’s attire has also caused a stir.
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Nursing Assistant Files Complaint Over Alleged Racist Slurs at B&M Store in Beauvais
Targeted by racist insults, a 34-year-old nursing assistant has filed a complaint against the manager of a store in Beauvais. An investigation is underway.
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92-Year-Old Woman Evicted from Montpellier Social Housing Over Drug Trafficking Allegations
Aïcha, a 92-year-old woman has been evicted from her social housing in Montpellier (Hérault). And for good reason, the apartment would have been used for drug trafficking. The person concerned categorically denies it.
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Muslim Schools in France Call for Equal Treatment Amid Funding Disparities
The National Federation of Muslim Private Education (FNEM) points out that in France, "the Muslim community remains largely underequipped with private schools" and calls for "equal treatment" with other networks.
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Elderly Moroccan Tenant Evicted in Bordeaux Rent Dispute, Sparks Housing Debate
An 88-year-old disabled Moroccan man was evicted from his home in Bordeaux for unpaid rent and is currently in a CCAS center.