Sport
French Senate Bans Religious Symbols in Sports, Including Muslim Veil
The French Senate this week passed a law banning the wearing of religious symbols, including the veil, by Muslim women in sports competitions and swimming pools.
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France
Morocco
Measles Outbreak in Morocco Prompts France to Issue Travel Advisory and Vaccination Warning
Due to the increase in imported measles cases in France from Morocco, where measles is raging, the French authorities have asked healthcare professionals to be vigilant when caring for patients returning from Morocco, and travelers wishing to go to the kingdom to get vaccinated.
France
Béziers Mayor Faces Trial for Refusing to Marry Couple Over Immigration Status
Prosecuted for refusing to marry, in July 2023, a French woman and an Algerian under an obligation to leave the territory (OQTF), Robert Ménard, mayor (DVD) of Béziers (Hérault) will be summoned before a criminal court after rejecting, on Tuesday, February 18, the "plea bargain" proposed by the Montpellier prosecutor.
France
Charred Bones Found Near Cabin in Missing Woman Case in Ariège, France
The investigation into the disappearance of Fadila B., a 53-year-old woman living in Ariège, is taking a new turn after the discovery of charred bones near the home of her neighbor, a former alpine soldier living in self-sufficiency.
France
12-Year-Old in Critical Condition After School Choking Incident in Dijon
Seriously injured after a choking game in a school in Dijon, Hakim, a 12-year-old student, is in poor condition. His mother plans to file a complaint.
Morocco
Algeria Condemns French Minister's Visit to Disputed Western Sahara
Algeria looks askance at the visit of Rachida Dati, the French Minister of Culture, to the Moroccan Sahara, describing this trip as "particularly serious".
Morocco
Algeria Claims Media War Waged by Morocco, France, and Others
Algeria accuses Morocco, France and other countries of waging a "media war" against it.
Morocco
Algeria Tightens Rules for Deported Nationals Amid Diplomatic Tensions with France
Algeria still cannot digest France’s recognition of Morocco’s sovereignty. It is using its nationals in an irregular situation under OQTF (Obligation to Leave French Territory) as a means of pressure on Paris, but it could be caught in its own trap.
Morocco
French School in Morocco Sparks Debate Over Ramadan Accommodation
A French high school finds itself at the heart of a controversy after giving a deadline to personnel of the French education system in Morocco who plan to participate in a training in March to indicate if they intend to observe the Ramadan fast or not.
Morocco
Franco-Moroccan Comedian Booder Reveals Childhood Health Struggles
Invited to the Portrait of the Week in the "Sept à Huit" program on TF1, the Franco-Moroccan actor and comedian Booder looked back on his health problems, which he has been dealing with since birth in Morocco.
Morocco
Former Moroccan Royal Castle in France Listed as World's Most Expensive Property
The former castle of King Mohammed VI, inherited from his father, the late Hassan II, located in the commune of Gretz-Armainvilliers, in Seine-et-Marne, is the most expensive in the world. The jewel has been put up for sale at a high price.
Morocco
Morocco Snubs Alstom in Major Train Contract, Favors Asian and Spanish Firms
The French industrial group Alstom failed to convince the National Railway Office (the Moroccan railway operator) to entrust it with the manufacture of 150 conventional trains.