Spain
Major Drug Bust: Nearly 1 Ton of Moroccan Cannabis Seized from Polish Truck in France
French customs officers arrested a Polish truck driver on Friday, September 6, transporting 917 kg of cannabis resin.
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France
France
Teen Burglary Suspects Arrested in Versailles for Pharmacy and Restaurant Break-ins
Two 14-year-olds were indicted by a juvenile judge in Versailles. They are suspected of having, in the night from Monday, September 2 to Tuesday, September 3, in Coignières, burgled a pharmacy and three restaurants. Pending their appearance before the judge, they have been placed in a foster home.
France
Historic First: Female Imams Lead Mixed-Gender Muslim Prayer in Paris
On Saturday, September 7, far from the eyes and in a rented room for the occasion, the French capital experienced its first progressive and mixed Muslim women’s sermon, where the wearing of the veil was not mandatory.
France
Body of Missing Franco-Algerian Journalist Found in French Field, Autopsy Pending
Missing since the end of July, it is finally the body of the Franco-Algerian journalist, Khaled Melhaa, which was found in a fallow area, far from the road axes in France. The autopsy is awaited to identify him, as he was found in a field in Villemoirieu, a commune located about twenty kilometers north of Bourgoin-Jallieu (Isère).
France
Macron's Ex-Bodyguard Challenges Brazilian MMA Champ to Fight After Presidential Insult
Verbally attacked by Renzo Gracie, a Brazilian MMA champion, Emmanuel Macron received the support of his former bodyguard, Alexandre Benalla, who said he was ready to challenge him in the ring.
France
Montpellier's 'Arabesques' Festival Celebrates Arab Culture with 30,000 Spectators
Great moments of valorization of artists and the culture of the Arab world, the "Arabesques" Festival is organized in several places each year in Montpellier. Initiative of Habib Dechraoui, the event brings together around 30,000 spectators and more than 200,000 visitors.
France
Journalist Sparks Controversy with Comments on Immigrant Integration in France
The issue of integration in France was at the heart of a program on LCI on Wednesday, September 4. Invited to speak on the matter, the journalist Zineb El Rhazoui stated: "Sometimes, there is not really a willingness to integrate on the part of those who come."
France
Mohamed Enters Top 20 Most Popular Baby Names in France for First Time
Mohamed appears, for the first time ever, in the top 20 most popular names in France.
France
Asylum-Seeking Families Evicted from Nantes Squat, Aid Group Steps In
Moroccan families and their children, asylum seekers and originally from Morocco, were evicted from a squat located in Nantes. Originally from other African countries, they were immediately taken care of by the Association, "The Other Canteen".
France
Arsenal's Guendouzi Gets First France Call-Up, Dashes Morocco Hopes
The coach of the French national team, Didier Deschamps, has called up the young player, Mattéo Guendouzi, who plays for Arsenal. His wish to join the Blues is now a reality.
Spain
Spain Tightens Rules on Transit Vehicles, Impacting Moroccan Expats
The French Consulate General in Spain has published on its website important information concerning the circulation of vehicles with temporary registration plates. This concerns primarily Moroccans residing abroad, some of whom have been forced to pay taxes of up to 20,000 euros by Spanish customs.
France
Activists in Burkinis Protest Paris Pool Ban, Causing Closure
Feminist and Muslim activists angry at the ban on wearing full-body swimsuits stormed an establishment in the 11th Arrondissement to swim in the pool. This attitude provoked some clashes that led to the closure of the swimming area.