France
French Air Traffic Rebounds as Morocco Reopens Borders, DGAC Reports
The reopening of Moroccan borders has had a positive impact on air traffic in France. Traffic saw a slight rebound in February 2022.
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French Expats in Morocco Feel Overlooked in Presidential Election Campaign
While the candidates for the French presidential election are counting on the votes of the French abroad, particularly in Morocco, the latter complain about this attitude which consists in thinking of them only during the elections, said M’jid El Guerrab, deputy of the 9th constituency of the French established in the Maghreb and West Africa.
France
New Ferry Service to Repatriate French and EU Citizens from Morocco
A new ferry connecting Tanger Med to Marseille has been chartered, in order to allow French, European citizens and permanent residents in France, traveling in a vehicle registered in Europe, to return home. The boat will depart on March 26.
France
Romainville Councilor Salah-Eddine Belattar Dies Suddenly at 43
Romainville municipal councilor, French of Moroccan origin Salah-Eddine Belattar, died last Monday, at the age of 43.
France
Far-Right French Candidate Zemmour Proposes Mass Deportation Plan
A candidate for the presidency, Eric Zemmour has made proposals that are rather shocking on immigration. He proposes in particular the creation of a "Ministry of Remigration" and the deportation of "100,000 undesirable foreigners per year".
France
Study Reveals Widespread Racial Bias in French Real Estate Agencies
People of Maghreb and sub-Saharan African origin are discriminated against by real estate agencies in France, according to the results of a survey published by SOS Racisme.
France
France Reaffirms Support for Morocco's Sahara Autonomy Plan as UN-Led Talks Continue
France renewed, on Monday, its support for Morocco’s autonomy plan, describing it as a "serious and credible basis" to help resolve the dispute over the Sahara.
France
Police Seek Public's Help in Finding Missing 64-Year-Old Woman with Schizophrenia in Yvelines, France
The police have issued a call for witnesses in an attempt to find Nazha Faqir, a sexagenarian with psychiatric disorders, who has been missing since March 19, 2022, after passing through the police station in Les Mureaux (Yvelines).
France
Moroccan Artist Wins Courage Award at Angoulême Comics Festival for Challenging Taboos
The Moroccan cartoonist Zainab Fasiki received, on Saturday, March 19, the Courage Award at the Angoulême Comics Festival. A consecration for the young woman known for her commitment to defending the cause of women.
France
Franco-Moroccan Author Leïla Slimani Rejects Potential Ministerial Role in French Government
The Franco-Moroccan writer Leïla Slimani has declined the offer of French presidential candidate Valérie Pécresse, who mentioned her name to join her future government as a potential Minister of Francophonie.
France
GIGN Seizes 558 Kilos of Moroccan Cannabis in Major Highway Drug Bust
The elements of the National Gendarmerie Intervention Group (GIGN), assisted by gendarmes from Orléans and Eure-et-Loir, intercepted, on March 10, two cars (a "scout" and a "carrier") transporting 558.4 kilos of Moroccan cannabis resin on the A10 at the level of Châtellerault.
Spain
Saharan Dust Cloud Carrying Trace Radioactivity Reaches Europe
The Saharan sand dust that had crossed several European countries, including France, Spain and Portugal, arrived in Belgium on March 16th. It is slightly radioactive.