France
French Expat Found Dead in Marrakech Massage Parlor, Suicide Suspected
In Marrakech , a French woman was found dead in a massage parlor located in the Al Kanaria district last Tuesday. Suicide is the preferred hypothesis.
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France
France Recognizes Sinopharm COVID-19 Vaccine for Health Pass, Easing Travel for Expatriates
The French government has just published in the official journal a new decree relating to the obtaining of the French health pass for people vaccinated against Covid-19. According to this decree, the Sinopharm vaccine taken by many expatriates and which had been rejected by France, is finally recognized.
France
Morocco Debates Shift from French to English as Primary Foreign Language
Many Moroccans are calling for the replacement of French by English as the country’s first foreign language due to its importance and use in the sciences. In this sense, they are conducting a massive campaign on social media.
France
Corsica Police Bust Visa Fraud Ring Charging Moroccans €8,000 for Entry to Europe
The border police in Corsica managed to dismantle an illegal immigration network between Morocco and Europe. In total, 11 people were taken into custody.
France
Morocco Overtakes China as Top Recipient of French Schengen Visas Amid Pandemic Travel Slump
In France, Morocco is the first country whose citizens have benefited the most from Schengen visas in 2020, dethroning China. This is indicated by data from the French Ministry of the Interior.
Spain
Shipyard Workers Allege Racism and Abuse at Major French Shipbuilder
Detached Spanish workers of Moroccan, Peruvian or Senegalese origin say they are victims of racist insults, harassment, and humiliation at the Chantiers de l’Atlantique in Saint-Nazaire. Fired, seven workers complained to Pine’s management. An internal investigation is underway.
France
Multi-Vehicle Crash on French A7 Highway Injures International Travelers
An accident involving three cars occurred on Saturday, September 18 in the Drôme (southeastern France). Moroccans are among the injured.
France
Controversy Erupts as Public Art Institute in Essaouira Transferred to French School
In Essaouira , the teachers’ unions, through a sit-in organized on Friday, September 17, expressed their anger at the transfer of a public art institute to a French school.
France
French Government Moves to Dissolve Islamist Publisher Accused of Promoting Jihad
The French Minister of the Interior, Gérald Darmanin, has initiated a procedure to dissolve a publishing house "legitimizing jihad". A measure to freeze the assets targeting the association and its leaders has also been taken.
France
Moroccan Man Jailed for Domestic Violence and Animal Abuse in France
The Chartres court sentenced a 30-year-old Moroccan in an irregular situation in France to one year in prison for violence against his partner and serious abuse of an animal.
France
Moroccan Star Mehdi Benatia Nails Viral 'Window Shot' Challenge in Hometown
Moroccan international Medhi Benatia , 34, brilliantly took up the famous "lucarne d’Evry" challenge in his hometown. He is now on the short list of stars of "the old man", the initiator of the challenge.
France
France Imposes Quarantine on Foreign Travelers with Sinopharm Vaccine, Exempts French Citizens
Moroccan and other foreign travelers vaccinated with the Chinese Sinopharm vaccine will be subject to mandatory quarantine upon arrival on French territory. French citizens who have received the same vaccine are not affected by this measure.