Morocco
Transavia France Expands Summer Routes, Adds Bastia-Oujda Flight to Morocco
The low-cost airline Transavia France plans to launch four new routes, including one to Morocco from Bastia, as part of its summer 2023 program.
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France
Morocco
French Air Traffic Strike Disrupts Royal Air Maroc Flights to Paris
Royal Air Maroc (RAM) has just announced the cancellation of several flights to and from France tomorrow Tuesday, March 7, as well as Wednesday, March 8, due to a national strike planned during these two days. The mobilizations against the pension reform and the postponement of the legal retirement age to 64 continue.
Morocco
French Ambassador Downplays Tensions with Morocco, Citing 'Misunderstandings'
Christophe Lecourtier, the current French ambassador to Morocco, assures that there is no diplomatic crisis between the two countries, but rather "misunderstandings", "misunderstandings", or even "small turbulences".
Morocco
Macron's Morocco Visit Set for Early 2023, Says French Ambassador
After a postponement, the visit of French President Emmanuel Macron to Morocco will indeed take place during the first quarter of 2023. This is at least what Christophe Lecourtier, the new French ambassador to Morocco, affirms.
Sport
French Runner Azeddine Habz Clinches Bronze in 1500m at European Indoor Championships
French athlete of Moroccan origin Azeddine Habz won the bronze medal, Friday, March 3, in the 1500m event at the European Indoor Championships in Istanbul, Turkey. A first for France.
France
Moroccan Father Fatally Shot at Home in Paris Suburb, Children Present
Moustapha, a 57-year-old Moroccan, was shot dead in front of his daughters, around ten years old, at his home in Garges-lès-Gonesse (Val-d’Oise). Investigators are conducting investigations to find the alleged killers.
Morocco
French Air Traffic Strike Threatens Morocco-France Flights Amid Pension Reform Protests
Many flights between Morocco and France could be canceled next week due to a nationwide strike. Protests against the pension reform and the postponement of the legal retirement age to 64 continue in France.
France
Franco-Moroccan Youth Secretary Embraces Dual Heritage, Emphasizes French Identity
The Franco-Moroccan Sarah El Haïry , Secretary of State for Youth and Universal National Service with the Minister of the Armed Forces and the Minister of National Education, says she is proud to be French and assures that she is not in opposition to her Moroccan culture.
France
Morocco Disputes Macron's Claim of 'Good' Relations with France
French President Emmanuel Macron stated on February 27 that he has "friendly" and "good" relations with Morocco. A claim denied by an official Moroccan source.
France
ISIS Midwife Sentenced to 12 Years for Terrorism in France
Opened on Monday, February 27, the trial of Moroccan jihadist Douha Mounib, a midwife who became a follower of the Islamic State (IS), ended on Wednesday with her conviction to 12 years in prison.
Morocco
Morocco Surpasses Spain as EU's Second-Largest Tomato Supplier
In 2022, Morocco became the second largest supplier of tomatoes to the European market, ahead of Spain. The kingdom has increased its tomato exports by 71.33% over the past ten years, while the Netherlands and Spain have reduced them by 25.22% and 28.42% respectively.
Sport
World Cup Record Holder Just Fontaine Dies at 89: French Soccer Legend Scored 13 Goals in 1958
The Franco-Moroccan footballer Just Fontaine died on Wednesday, March 1, 2023 at the age of 89. To this day, no player has been able to erase the record of goals (13) at the World Cup of the striker born in Marrakech.